September Monthly Action Idea
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"!

Boys holding veggies
Platte County boys pick healthy veggies at the Food Museum (grocery store)!

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
Grade: K-2
Supplies:
  • Magazine cutouts of fruits and veggies
  • Paper plates
  • Glue

Directions:

  1. Before beginning the activity, cut out fruit and veggie picture examples from magazines.
  2. Have each child:
  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 fruit & veggie "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 Online Store for descriptors and to view the Table of Content and booklet sample pages.