Lesson Plan
What’s on Your Plate? Lesson Plan
Students will distinguish healthy vs. unhealthy foods and design a balanced meal by sorting food images and drawing their own healthy plate.
Early nutrition education helps children form healthy habits, understand food groups, and make informed eating choices.
Audience
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
4 minutes
Step 2
Food Sorting Presentation
8 minutes
Step 3
Plate Sorting Game
10 minutes
Step 4
My Healthy Plate Drawing
6 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Share
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Food Sorting Adventure!
What Makes a Food Healthy?
Candy 🍬
Apple 🍏
French Fries 🍟
Carrot 🥕
Soda 🥤
Broccoli 🥦
Awesome Job!
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