Village Table Nutrition Curriculum
Lesson 5: Foods that help me grow: Protein
Lesson 5 of the Village Table nutrition curriculum exposes the children to protein foods. They will learn about the different sources (plant and animal) and how they help our bodies grow. We use real images to increase exposure, which has been shown to increase familiarity and the likelihood that children will consume them.
This package contains:
- Recommended book and materials list
- Lesson overview:
- Background information for teachers
- Lesson objectives
- Circle time discussion points and questions
- Follow-up lesson questions
- Circle time cards – 5 discussion picture cards with real-life images that will help teachers discuss key lesson objectives with students
- Activity song (lyrics are sung to a popular tune) – Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
- Activity 1: Green Eggs
- Individual/Group Activity
- Activity instructions
- Activity 2: Sources of Protein
- Group Activity
- Activity instructions, printables, and food image sheets for activity
- Activity 3: Going Fishing
- Individual Activity
- Activity Instructions and activity image
- Activity 4: Counting & Sorting Beans
- Individual Activity
- Activity Instructions and printable
- Movement Activity: Bean Bag Toss
- Individual/Group Activity
- Activity Instructions
- Movement Activity: Egg-cercises
- Group Activity
- Activity Instructions
- Family Take-Home Sheet