*French resource and books available and included *
Overview
Five fictional read-aloud books and classroom activities that weave elements of foods, nutrition and cooking along with cross-curricular learning connections!
These books have been developed by the team of Registered Dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada. They strive to make food and nutrition education fun and engaging. They provide credible, evidence-based information about all types of foods. Their mission is to nurture a love of food through learning!
Curriculum Outcomes
Exploration Time K-2
- Strand: Well-Being – Big Idea: Physical Health and Active Participation – Skill Descriptor: Define personal safety and healthy practices.
Personal Wellness 3-5
- Strand: Wellness – Big Idea: Healthy Lifestyle – Skill Descriptor: Explore personal health habits that contribute to wellness.
- Strand: Career Connected Learning – Big Idea: Thinking about potential career pathways – Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate an informed vision for the future linked to own interests, preferences, values, and abilities.
English Language Arts K-2
- Strand: Reading – Big Idea: Reading Comprehension – Skill Descriptor: Construct meaning from oral stories and when being read to.
English Language Arts 3-5
- Strand: Reading – Big Idea: Reading Comprehension. – Skill Descriptor: Construct meaning from printed text when reading independently.
What You’ll Need
Saturday at the Dragon House – Kindergarten
Book kit to help spark interest in food and confidence in cooking for kindergarten students.
Kit includes:
- Read-aloud book
- 12 food-related activities + 5 kid-friendly recipes (at the end of the book)
- 32 puppets
Order your free book kit here!
English: https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/teachnutrition/maritimes/preschool-kindergarten-book
French: https://producteurslaitiersducanada.ca/fr/educationnutrition/maritimes/livre-pour-le-prescolaire-et-la-maternelle
My Wiggly Tooth – Grade 1
Read aloud book and cross-curricular activities to help grade 1 students learn how to take care of their teeth.
Order your free book here!
English: https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/teachnutrition/maritimes/grade-1-book
French: https://producteurslaitiersducanada.ca/fr/educationnutrition/maritimes/livre-1re-annee
Career Day – Grade 2
Read aloud book and cross-curricular activities to help students in grade 2 learn about the concept of careers, jobs, and what they might want to do when they grow up.
Order your free book here!
English: https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/teachnutrition/maritimes/grade-2-book
French: https://producteurslaitiersducanada.ca/fr/educationnutrition/maritimes/livre-2e-annee
The Mysterious Ingredient – Grade 3
Read aloud book and cross-curricular activities for students in grade 3 that focuses on cooking together and highlights the role of food in culture and traditions.
Order your free book here!
English: https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/teachnutrition/maritimes/grade-3-book
French: https://producteurslaitiersducanada.ca/fr/educationnutrition/maritimes/livre-3e-annee
Vroom! Vroom! – Grade 4
Read aloud book and cross-curricular activities to help students in grade 4 learn that food is fuel for their body.
Order your free book here!
English: https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/teachnutrition/maritimes/grade-4-book
French: https://producteurslaitiersducanada.ca/fr/educationnutrition/maritimes/livre-4e-annee
Career Connections
Identify the different careers within each read aloud. Discuss: “If I have a passion for nutrition and health, what careers might I consider?” (dietitian, chef, personal support worker, physical trainer, etc.) Look for people in your community who are already in these fields of work.
Reflection Activity
Please see the attached PDF for several choices on how you and your learners can reflect upon today’s activity.
