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

food education apron

Taste-Developing Food Education Apron <Taste / Dental and Oral Hygiene> [Preschool Teaching Material]

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.

miniature food

[Miniature Food] Even little kids can do it!!! Tips video ⭐

Make it with clay! Here are some miniature food ideas.

These unique ideas are perfect for children’s food education.

By crafting food that looks almost real with their own hands, kids can deepen their interest in and understanding of food and ingredients.

For example, as they observe to match the colors of vegetables and fruits to the real thing and look for shapes and features, natural conversations like “This one is green,” or “What kind of nutrients does it have?” are likely to emerge.

Through making miniature foods with clay, children may also cultivate an appreciation for eating and learn the importance of food.

snack rice ball

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Let’s make and eat! Here are some snack-onigiri ideas.

These are recommended for anyone planning a cooking activity that features rice as part of food education.

Simply forming your own rice balls is wonderful on its own, but mixing in seasonal and nutritious ingredients adds more steps to experience! There’s so much to learn from cooking—like points to watch out for when cutting ingredients and how much pressure to use when mixing.

It’s a fantastic idea to have everyone make onigiri together and enjoy eating them!

Let’s try making furikake!

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Exciting activity! Let’s make our own furikake! Here’s an idea to try.

Some children may already enjoy eating rice with furikake at home, right? This time, let’s mix ingredients together to make furikake.

Put the ingredients into a suribachi (mortar) one by one, and grind them with a surikogi (pestle) until they become fine.

It’s wonderful that each child can have the experience of mixing on their own.

By enjoying lunch or a snack with the homemade furikake, they’re likely to feel satisfied and accomplished!

Big Shokuiku Karuta

Big Food Education Karuta: A Nutrition Learning Game for Everyone

Get excited! Here are some ideas for a big Food Education Karuta.

Food Education Karuta is a great recommendation because children can have fun learning about food through play.

By using a “big karuta,” which is larger than regular karuta cards, their excitement will grow even more, don’t you think? The contents of Food Education Karuta typically help kids learn about table setting, dining manners, and balanced meals.

Be sure to try incorporating a unique, oversized Food Education Karuta!