Balancing the importance of academics and social learning can lead to a successful classroom environment.
Teach your students the importance of eating colorful fruits and vegetables every day through our "I Can Eat a Rainbow" activity! Included in this freebie are: 1. Directional Page with a step by step guide and ideas on how to complete this activity with your class. 2. Colorful Foods Chart (examples of fruits and vegetables for each color of the rainbow) 3. "I Can Eat a Rainbow" student printable *NOTE: This is one activity from our product Healthy Eating-Nutrition & Food Groups packs: Healthy Eating PreK-K Healthy Eating 1st-2nd To learn more about how we use this resource, read our blog post here. Enjoy! ~Curriculum Castle Connect with us! Follow our store here Pinterest Facebook Instagram Blog
Balancing the importance of academics and social learning can lead to a successful classroom environment.
Use this simple "Eat the Rainbow" chart as you teach healthy eating habits to preschoolers. Free printable chart to use at home or school.
Teach your kids healthy eating habits with these fun eat a rainbow worksheets. Challenge them to eat a rainbow every day and get them on the road to healthy food choices.
We are a family of healthy conscious eaters. That being said, the holiday sugar bug has bitten all of us and as a result almost all my kids are sick. We already eat a diet high in produce and we try to abstain from sugar, dairy, most meat, and processed foods but I got to thinking..... I spend almost all my time explaining and reminding my kids why we should try to refrain from those things instead of focusing on what we SHOULD be eating and why! Why not focus on the positive instead of the negative right?! So I tinkered in Photoshop until I came up with a way to encourage my children to eat more fruits and veggies and this is what I came up with: The punch card is 7 days worth of eating the entire rainbow every day. (I've included a list of suggested produce below) I combined blue and purple for 2 reasons: 1- There is a fine line between what produce is blue and what produce is purple. And 2- this is the hardest color to shop for (in my experience). Regardless- the Phytonutrients that come from either color are nearly identical regardless. Brown could also include white produce such as onions and cauliflower OR you could have that be their healthy grains if you eat them such as oats, barley, rye, rice, etc. Eating the Rainbow every day is the best way to ensure you are getting all the various vitamins and minerals Mother Nature has to offer as each color has different phytonutrients. - which in turn keeps your body healthy and capable of fighting off all the winter bugs that float around. What kind of foods make up a rainbow diet? The punch cards are $3 in my Etsy shop. 4 cards per page- print as many as you like:) However..... if you don't want to/can't purchase the punch cards I've included a free printable chart you can laminate and hang on a fridge or wall. (OR put in the Responsibility/Chore Binders I made!) This chart would be great for adults or older children! Here's to a healthy new year! Happy Parenting!
This week we started discussing healthy eating, as next week the entire school will participate in "Healthy Schools" week. We spoke about the Food Guide and what it meant to "eat a rainbow". Our poem this week focused on choosing a variety of colourful foods. To practice our fine motor skills, we set out this provocation, inviting the students to sort the plastic food by colour. They choose foods that they liked to eat and we took a picture. Lately, our students have had an interest in rainbows, as we have seen so many children drawing them daily. How perfect that this tied in so nicely with healthy eating! We invited the students to draw and paint a collaborative rainbow. Then we added the photos of all the students to our display - ready for the Healthy Schools challenge next week! This provocation invited students to create a story all about rainbows! Fine motor activities are a staple in our classroom. This week we set up this fun activity, inviting the students to pick up beads using tweezers and place them on suction cups. Our students love science experiments! The ECE I work with, Mrs. Petrone, has some amazing science experiments she has done in the past and wanted to try them with our students this year. How many pencils can you poke through the bag? Making a rainbow with a flashlight and a CD The students were eager to try them and document their findings! Coke and penny experiment Baking soda and vinegar colour explosion! Blowing up a balloon ***FREEBIE*** There are many different documentation sheets like the one above floating online. I created this one years ago when I first started with Full Day Kindergarten as I find the pictures of eyes, a thinking bubble and a speech bubble to represent "I see, I think, I wonder" the easiest for this age group. Click on the pictures below for the large of small version. Also be sure to follow me on Instagram where I have a giveaway on NOW! Hurry - it ends soon!
This mix-and-match sprouted rainbow salad recipe is perfect for kids! Totally customizable, super easy to make and a tasty way to eat healthy!
We are a family of healthy conscious eaters. That being said, the holiday sugar bug has bitten all of us and as a result almost all my kids are sick. We already eat a diet high in produce and we try to abstain from sugar, dairy, most meat, and processed foods but I got to thinking..... I spend almost all my time explaining and reminding my kids why we should try to refrain from those things instead of focusing on what we SHOULD be eating and why! Why not focus on the positive instead of the negative right?! So I tinkered in Photoshop until I came up with a way to encourage my children to eat more fruits and veggies and this is what I came up with: The punch card is 7 days worth of eating the entire rainbow every day. (I've included a list of suggested produce below) I combined blue and purple for 2 reasons: 1- There is a fine line between what produce is blue and what produce is purple. And 2- this is the hardest color to shop for (in my experience). Regardless- the Phytonutrients that come from either color are nearly identical regardless. Brown could also include white produce such as onions and cauliflower OR you could have that be their healthy grains if you eat them such as oats, barley, rye, rice, etc. Eating the Rainbow every day is the best way to ensure you are getting all the various vitamins and minerals Mother Nature has to offer as each color has different phytonutrients. - which in turn keeps your body healthy and capable of fighting off all the winter bugs that float around. What kind of foods make up a rainbow diet? The punch cards are $3 in my Etsy shop. 4 cards per page- print as many as you like:) However..... if you don't want to/can't purchase the punch cards I've included a free printable chart you can laminate and hang on a fridge or wall. (OR put in the Responsibility/Chore Binders I made!) This chart would be great for adults or older children! Here's to a healthy new year! Happy Parenting!
Balancing the importance of academics and social learning can lead to a successful classroom environment.
Eat the rainbow of plant foods with this beautiful collection of healthy, delicious, plant-based rainbow recipes in all categories of dishes.
Nurture your child's love for nutritious eating with our delightful and educational digital social story, "Eating Healthy is Yummy." This engaging 13-page PDF is a valuable resource designed to teach children the joys of making wholesome food choices in a fun and relatable way. Key Features: 🥦 Healthy Eating Explained: "Eating Healthy is Yummy" takes children on a colorful journey through the world of nutritious foods, highlighting the benefits of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. 🖼️ Vibrant Illustrations: Colorful and enticing illustrations accompany each page, making it easy for children to connect with and understand the concept of healthy eating. 📖 Child-Friendly Language: The story is written in simple and child-friendly language, ensuring it's accessible to young readers and ideal for parents, caregivers, and educators looking to promote a love for healthy foods. 🍏 Balanced Nutrition: This social story emphasizes the importance of balanced meals, helping children understand how different food groups contribute to their well-being. 🌟 Positive Reinforcement: "Eating Healthy is Yummy" reinforces the idea that eating nutritious foods is not only good for the body but also delicious and enjoyable. 📥 Instant Digital Download: Receive your 13-page PDF instantly upon purchase, allowing you to start instilling healthy eating habits in your child right away. Empower your child with the knowledge and excitement needed to embrace a healthy and balanced diet. Order "Eating Healthy is Yummy" today and embark on a journey toward nurturing lifelong healthy eating habits! Encourage your child to love nutritious foods with our "Eating Healthy is Yummy" social story. Order your digital download now!
Like most kids, my children would live on carbs and cheese. Cereal and milk for breakfast, grilled cheese for lunch and cheese pizza for dinner. Occasionally they throw in a quesadilla or some mac and cheese to mix it up. Nothing ruins family dinner faster than a knock down dra
FREE "I Can Eat a Rainbow" nutrition and healthy eating activity for kids. Teach children about the importance of eating colorful fruits and veggies.
With this coloring page, encourage your children to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in an array of colors.
Teach your kids healthy eating habits with these fun eat a rainbow worksheets. Challenge them to eat a rainbow every day and get them on the road to healthy food choices.
