Field Trip to the Kitchen! – Coming Soon!

Everything you need for your School Nutrition team to lead an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of their kitchen and connect with students to promote healthy eating! Host a fun-filled field trip at your school and inspire kids to go for the healthy foods you’re serving!

This comprehensive kit provides everything school nutrition teams need to lead engaging and educational behind-the-scenes tours of their kitchens. A perfect tool to help connect with students and teach them about the effort and care that goes into preparing their school meals. And, in the process, children will learn all about the MyPlate food guide and how the breakfasts and lunches served every day provide them with the essential nutrition they need to grow, have long-lasting energy, and stay healthy. With a special emphasis on farm-fresh fruits and veggies.

Coming Soon! Contact us to learn more: info@foodplay.com or 413.247.5400

The Field Trip to the Kitchen Kit features:

Colorful Posters: Bright and eye-catching visuals for each station to captivate and inform students.
Fun Scripts: Entertaining and educational scripts with fun food facts and enlightening discussion questions that make learning about nutrition fun and engaging.
Follow-up Activities: Exciting activities and lessons that reinforce learning and keep the experience memorable.
Name Tags: Personalized name tags for staff and students so that each gets the chance to get to know each other and build connections.
Letters to School Personnel: Informative letters to help coordinate and promote the kitchen tours.
Handouts: A variety of informative materials that help kids understand how school meals meet their nutritional needs daily.

Make learning about nutrition an adventure with The Field Trip to the Kitchen Kit!

Benefits

Establish positive relationships between school nutrition staff, students, and teachers.
Connect what is served at breakfast and lunch with nutrition education in the classroom.
Encourage students to cook and think about cooking as a cool profession.
Educate children about the efforts and processes that it takes to make a nutritious meal.
Teach children why fruits and vegetables are so important for their health.
Help students understand what makes up a well-balanced and healthy meal.
Encourage children to try new foods and eat the foods on their plates.
Build team spirit among food service staff and raise their profile as “Chefs”.

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