Let’s Talk About Food
Explore how to talk about food and eating in the classroom. Learn how to use inclusive language rather than labelling foods as “junk food,”[...]
Elementary K-3
Explore and discover food with young learners using fun, experiential nutrition resources.
You’ll find inspiration and practical ideas for making food and nutrition come alive in the classroom. Everything has been designed by Registered Dietitians in collaboration with teachers and educators in Alberta.
Featured resources for elementary K-3
Elementary K-3
Food Explorers
Your Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will discover the mysteries of taste, texture,[...]
Early learning
Elementary K-3
A Guide to Cooking Techniques
This resource provides descriptions and visual demonstrations for techniques such as measuring,[...]
Early learning
Elementary K-3
Food Adventures with Felix the Farmer
Food, food, glorious food! We eat it every day, but what do we really know about it? With[...]
Elementary 4-6
Elementary K-3
Mealtime Roles in Elementary School Poster
Support students in learning to eat well and help everyone relax and enjoy meals and snacks[...]
All Levels
Lunch Box Guide
Educators and caregivers asked our team how to address, teach, and use Canada’s Food Guide.[...]
Elementary K-3
Elementary 4-6
Food Picture Cards and Study Prints
This free resource kit has everything you need to teach about Canada’s Food Guide[...]
All Levels
A Dietitian Visits a Dairy Farm in Alberta
Learn more about how milk and yogurt are made in this video of a local dairy farm.
Dietitian[...]
Elementary K-3
I Just Found a Kiwi in My Lunch
This video explores food using an engaging, and sometimes silly, karaoke sing-along to the[...]
All Levels
Simple printable recipes
Cooking in the classroom is so much more than just a fun activity for students; it’s an[...]
All Levels
10 Easy Snacks to Pack for School
Ten kid-approved (and nut-free) school snack ideas.