About

Purpose

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 taste test pineapple.

Learning Objectives

  1. Children will complete the second of four pineapple tasting experiences.
  2. Children will describe how pineapple looks and if they like the way pineapple smells and tastes.

Teaching Objectives

  1. Teachers will model healthy eating behavior for children.

Teaching Tips

  • Some children may not want to try even small samples of pineapple. Encourage each child in your classroom to try one bite.
  • The more times children are exposed to new foods the more likely they are to like the new food.
  • Children are more likely to try a new food if you model the behavior!

Prep Info

knife and cutting board

Equipment Required

materials

Materials/Supplies

* Optional

Before the Lesson

  • Prepare a sample of pineapple for each child.

Activity

Introduction

This activity will work well at tables in small groups. Each table should have one plate with samples of pineapple.

Words to Use

Activity Description

  1. Gather the children in small groups at their tables after they have washed their hands.
  2. Ask the children what food is in the middle of the table. Remind the children of when they were food detectives. Ask the children to describe how the pineapple looks.
  3. Instruct each child to take a sample of pineapple.
  4. After every child has a sample, ask the children to smell the pineapple. Ask the children how the pineapple smells.
  5. Encourage each child to take at least one bite of pineapple.
  6. After everyone has smelled and tasted the sample, ask the class if they liked it.

Summary

Enrichment

Ask children to name other objects that are the same color (yellow) as the pineapple.

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.