March is National Nutrition Month, offering a great chance to educate your little learners about making healthy food choices for a lifetime of good eating habits. Kick-start this journey with this **FREEBIE** Nutrition Month Activity for Little Learners.
Schools are encouraged to sprinkle some nutrition magic into their lesson plans throughout the year. But hey, March is no ordinary month! It’s National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to dive deep into the world of healthy eating and fun workouts. Think outside the box, take those lessons outdoors, and why not throw a picnic party with your little learners? Let’s make learning about nutrition a delicious adventure!
Educating about food groups is not just informative, it’s a blast! Grab this awesome **FREEBIE**, head out for a picnic, and watch your little learners complete their nutrition checklist in the great outdoors!
More Fun Nutrition Month Ideas
- Healthy Food Group Sorting: Create a game where your students sort pictures of different foods into food groups like fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. This activity can help them understand the importance of eating a variety of foods for a balanced diet.
- Food Rainbow Craft: Create a rainbow using different colored fruits and vegetables cut out of paper. This can be a fun way to teach them about eating a colorful variety of foods for better nutrition.
- Cooking Class: Organize a simple cooking class where your little learners can help prepare a healthy snack like fruit kebabs or yogurt parfaits. This hands-on experience can make them more interested in trying new healthy foods.
- Story Time: Read books about healthy eating and nutrition. Thus, teaching nutrition in a fun and engaging way. (The Hungry Bear Alphabet Book or Becoming a Food Explorer)
- Food Group Song: Create a catchy song or chant about the different food groups and the importance of each group in a balanced diet. This can help reinforce their learning in a fun and musical way.
