March Tip of the Month
Fruits & Veggies – Every Day the Tasty Way!

Eat at least 5 servings (and up to 9) of fruits and veggies each day.
Help kids learn “More Matters”!


Activity Idea: “My Choice”

  
Source: Healthy Kids Challenge, Food Museum booklet
Description: Kids choose a fruit and/or veggie they like or
would try eating
Grades: K-2

Supplies:

 

• Magazine cutouts of fruits and veggies
• Paper plates
• Glue
Preschoolers see and
hold a rainbow of fruit
and veggie colors

Directions:
1. Before beginning the activity, cut out fruit and veggie picture examples from magazines.
2.  Have each child:
a.  Choose a magazine picture of a fruit and/or veggie they like or would be willing to try.
b.  Write the name and glue the fruit and/or veggie picture on a paper plate. (Assist with spelling and writing as needed.)
3. Ask kids to see how many times they can find THEIR fruit and/or veggie at the Food Museum (grocery store) the next time they go with an adult. Encourage them to report back to the class.
 
*Later, use the fruit and veggie paper plate creations to build a “More Matters” bulletin board display!
   


This activity is found on page 12 of the Food Museum booklet. For more activity ideas like the one above, check out HKC resource materials. See the order page for descriptors and to view the Table of Content and booklet sample pages.