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Learn with fun! A collection of DIY ideas for food education materials useful in childcare

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.

Preschool and kindergarten children are full of curiosity.

This is a time when they want to learn many things.

Food education is an important step.

To help them feel how fun it can be, why not try using homemade teaching materials? Here, we introduce ideas for food education materials that you can easily make with familiar items.

Spend a fun time together learning about food and nutrition through play! Help spark children’s own interest in food and support food education that nurtures their healthy bodies.

Learn While Having Fun! A Collection of DIY Nutrition Education Ideas Useful for Childcare (11–20)

food education apron

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food education apron

Learn with an apron theater! Here are some ideas for a food education apron.

These ideas are recommended for anyone who wants to teach the importance of meals and the characteristics of ingredients through an apron theater.

This time, let’s learn words that express taste.

In the story, the main character “Takkun” takes a bite of an ingredient and chews well, then asks the children questions like, “I wonder what it tastes like?” As you go along, engage in dialogue so children can learn expressions such as “sweet,” “salty,” and “sour.” It will be a wonderful opportunity for interactive learning.

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In conclusion

How was it? Food education that nurtures children’s curiosity is also essential for building healthy bodies. Try creating opportunities to learn about food and nutrition through handmade teaching materials using familiar ingredients, letting them learn as they play. By giving children a chance to develop their own interest in food, be sure to spend an enjoyable time together with fun food education.