When it comes to healthy eating, there are a lot of options out there. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or a way to get your child into healthy eating habits, there are a lot of games out there that can be a good inspiration.
There are many great games that inspire good nutrition. Some of these games include:
1. Planting Seeds
The best way to inspire a love of fresh foods is to grow your own! You can find packets of seeds at your local market, get some soil (or make your own), and have your kids help you plant. Encourage them to water and take care of their plants to learn the time and effort required for wholesome food to grow. Here is a list of our favorite fast-growing seeds for the classroom.
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2. Food Art Masterpiece
This food art activity is great for families to make a creative game out of eating colorful foods. A little chef food art competition can make the kitchen a place of exploration and fun experiences with a focus on healthy eating. Pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables and place them on the kitchen counter for your kids to use in their masterpieces.
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3. Sensory-Based Exposure to Food
There is a lot of research that suggests children who are exposed to a variety of foods will be more likely to have a balanced diet as they grow up. This education program encourages kids to use their five senses to experience their food before choosing to eat or not eat it. Ask your kids to describe what they see, smell, feel, and taste as they go.
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4. Farmers’ Market Fun!
Visiting your local farmers’ market is a great nutrition activity for the whole family to enjoy. Taking kids to the market allows them to see and taste an assortment of foods from their area. You can discuss the processes each food has to go through to get to their belly, practice food recognition for things they have never seen, and get some fresh air and movement as a family!
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5. Lead By Example
One of the most effective strategies to instruct your kids about nutrition is to be a role model of good habits yourself! Kids are constantly observing and learning from the people around them, so if they see you eat a balanced meal and healthy snacks, they are more likely to do the same. It also helps to keep unhealthy foods out of the house, so not only are you not tempted, but neither are your kids.
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