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MyPlate
November Lesson:
Meet MyPlate — your students’ colorful guide to healthy eating! It shows kids how to balance fruits, veggies, grains, protein and dairy on their plates. With fun activities and hands-on snacks, this MyPlate lesson makes nutrition exciting, memorable and easy to bring into the classroom!
Scroll down to check out our monthly lessons and resources, taste test and material giveaway information, Harvest of the Month and more!
Instructional Video
An Inside Look at This Month’s Lesson
Each month, The Food Trust's team of nutrition educators gives teachers a sneak peek at our monthly lesson plan, as well as reminders for how to conduct taste tests.
Popcorn Snacks
Taste Test of the Month
This month’s taste test is popcorn snacks. Please check in with your school nurse for possible allergies.
Ingredients: Yellow corn, sunflower oil and sea salt
MyPlate Plate
Monthly Material Giveaway
Your second-grade student will discover how fun and delicious healthy eating can be with this MyPlate plate!
Note: Material may look slightly different than pictured.
Winter Squash!
Harvest of the Month:
Each month, we share a printable activity sheet focused on the Harvest of the Month, including nutrition facts, activities, recipes, suggested reading and more.
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