Educational resources to talk about Canada’s Food Guide

Discover our free educational resources. They provide a fun way to talk about Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) with preschoolers, while meeting several pedagogical objectives.

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5 fun and educational videos

These one-minute videos are a great way to initiate discussions about CFG and introduce the key messages that will help children complete the activities in What's Cooking in the Forest? activity book. They are sure to capture your students’ attention! (French only)

A free activity book

What's Cooking in the Forest? activity book lets preschoolers explore the food categories found in CFG and the foods that make up those categories. The book features a variety of games, including a food bingo game, a “Which one does not belong” activity, a recipe to make at school or at home, and more! 

There is an infographic to go along with the activity book to help illustrate the topics discussed by the teacher. It can also be used to introduce the CFG through pictures on an IWB. (French Only)

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Who can get this tool?

Preschool Education teachers (who teach kindergarteners aged 4 and 5) can order a free copy of the activity book for each of their students!

 
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Grade
Preschool
Language
French
Theme
Canada's Food Guide
Theme
Healthy eating

Tips from our team!

It is well documented that talking to children about food encourages the adoption of healthy eating habits. So talk to them about it regularly!

To ensure continuity at home, share the videos with parents.

Our website has other educational games to view online or download. Visit the Preschool section to check them out.

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