The purpose of this lesson is to introduce a new food to the children in your classroom. The more times children are exposed to new foods, the more likely they are to eat and enjoy these foods in the future.
Overview
In this lesson, children will describe what a bell pepper looks like under a magnifying glass. Children will also share if they like how a bell pepper feels, smells and tastes.
Learning Objectives
Children will complete the first of four kiwi tasting experiences.
Children will describe what a kiwi looks like under a magnifying glass.
Teaching Objectives
Teachers will model healthy eating behavior for children.
Teaching Tips
Young children are more likely to try a new food if the behavior is modeled by an adult.
Children may not want to try a new food. Encourage each child to take one bite.
Prep Info
Equipment Required
Materials/Supplies
* Optional
Before the Lesson
Select one whole kiwi for children to closely examine with magnifying glasses. Prepare samples of kiwi for children to taste.
Activity
Introduction
This activity will work well as a circle time activity and at tables, in small groups, for tasting.
Words to Use
Activity Description
Gather the children in a circle and explain that everybody is going to be a food detective. Remind children that a good food detective uses his or her eyes, ears, hands, and mouth to collect clues.
Pass the kiwi around the circle and encourage each child to touch the kiwi and look at the kiwi with his or her own magnifying glass.
Ask the children what a kiwi looks like and if they like the way kiwi feels on their hands.
Ask the children to wash their hands and go to their tables.
At the tables, provide each child with a sample of kiwi. Encourage children to smell the kiwi before tasting it.
Summary
Enrichment
Using a food scale, weigh one kiwi. Encourage children to select other objects in the classroom that weigh less, more, and the same as a kiwi.
Attention Teachers!
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
Weekly Log
Attention Teachers!
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
