These resources are included in the SNAP-Ed toolkit of evidence-based interventions that support healthy eating on a limited budget.
Simple Tasting Lessons
Cooking Lessons
Videos
More Ways to Promote Healthy Eating
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Simple Tasting Lessons
Tasting lessons are easy and require no cooking!
Fresh fruit and vegetable tasting lessons invite kids to explore healthy foods in a fun, relaxed setting.
Lessons include:
- Step-by-step Instructions and Time Estimates for a 1-Hour Tasting Class
- Student Activities in English & Spanish*
- Suggestions for Enrichment Activities
- Take-Home Recipes for Families in English and Spanish
*Students Activities are aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and include:
- nutrition information
- food history
- farmer letters
- science and language arts activities
All Simple Tasting Lessons are available with customized activities for different ages—just click below to view and select your grade level (K-1, 2-3, or 4-6)
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Enrichment: Let’s Learn About Farmers Lesson Plan
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Getting Started with Cooking Lessons
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Tomatoes
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Sweet Peppers
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Seeds
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Salad
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Root Vegetables
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Peas
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Melons
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Grapes
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Dried Fruits
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Cucumbers
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Citrus Fruits
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Simple Tasting Lesson: Apples
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Cooking Lessons
Use BIG little Project cooking lessons to plan, organize, and cook together!
While they’re busy peeling and whisking or slicing and dicing, kids are also building the confidence and courage to try the healthy foods they are preparing.
Lessons include:
- Step-by-step Instructions and Time Estimates for a 2-Hour Cooking Class
- Classroom Recipes in English and Spanish
- Shopping Lists & Teaching Tips
- Student Activities in English & Spanish*
- Suggestions for Enrichment Activities
- Take-Home Recipes for Families in English and Spanish
*Students Activities are aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and include:
- nutrition information
- food history
- botanical, math, and language arts activities
All Cooking Lessons are available with customized activities for different ages—just click below to view and select your grade level (K-1, 2-3, or 4-6)
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Enrichment: Let’s Learn About Farmers Lesson Plan
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Getting Started with Cooking Lessons
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Cooking Lesson: Cuban Beans
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Cooking Lesson: Ethiopian Lentils
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Cooking Lesson: Indian Lentils
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Cooking Lesson: Japanese Rice Bowl
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Cooking Lesson: Minestrone
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Cooking Lesson: North African Tagine
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Cooking Lesson: Potato Pancakes
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Cooking Lesson: Stovetop Pizza
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Cooking Lesson: Vegetable Paella
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Cooking Lesson: Vegetable Tamales
$5.00 – $15.00
Videos!
How to Slice and Mince
Learn safe ways for children to use a knife and how to make a tasty cucumber salad, too! Starring Andrea and Dillan.
How to Measure
Learn how to measure with Andrea and Elizabeth.
How to Knead and Shape Dough
Learn how to make breadsticks with Dillan and Nathan!
How to Use Herbs and Spices
How to use herbs and spices—featuring students Nathan and Dillan.
How to Make Salad
Learn how to make a salad with Andrea and Sarah.
How to Make Salad Dressing
Learn how to make a salad dressing with Dillan and Nathan, and their Dad too!
Farmer Field Trip: A Visit to One Straw Farm
Farmer Field Trip: A Visit to Western Family Farm
More Ways to Promote Healthy Eating
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to try something new, here are some simple ways to:
- introduce healthy foods in a school or community setting,
- highlight what kids are learning in hands-on classes,
- and generate interest in healthy eating!
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Farmers’ Market Demos
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Lunchroom Promotion: Fruits & Vegetables
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Lunchroom Promotion: Pop-up “Farmers’ Market” Stands
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Lunchroom Promotion: Taste a Rainbow
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Lunchroom Promotion: VIP Guest
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School Lunch Recipes
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Special Tabling Events
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