
Below are lesson resources for Kindergarten students:
MyPlate
1. CookShop Student Pre-Survey
This survey should be administered BEFORE students begin the CookShop program. All responses will be private and the survey does not ask for information that can personally identify you or your student. The results of the survey will be used to assess the effectiveness of the CookShop program.
2. MyPlate: Lesson Background – Video
MyPlate is a healthy way to fill our plates. Most of the food we eat belongs to one of the 5 food groups. People need to eat foods from all five food groups and drink water every day. Eating a variety of colorful foods is one way to get the tools we need to grow strong and stay healthy!
When you watch this video think about:
- How many colored sections are there on MyPlate?
- How many food groups do we need to eat every day?
- What types of foods do you know belong to the Vegetable group? Fruit? Grains? Dairy? Protein?
- What colors of vegetables and fruit have you seen or tried before?
3. MyPlate: Where Does Your Lunch Come From – Worksheet
To edit, save a copy to your school’s Google Drive.
If using Google Classroom, ensure you select “Make a Copy for Each Student.”
Explore and name the foods in school lunch and. Match each food with a MyPlate food group. Explore and understand where the foods we cook and eat come from.
4. MyPlate: Identify Colorful MyPlate Foods – Worksheet
To edit, save a copy to your school’s Google Drive.
If using Google Classroom, ensure you select “Make a Copy for Each Student.”
Classify foods from the five food groups into different colors and match each food with its MyPlate food group. Highlight the most colorful food groups — fruit and vegetables!
6. MyPlate Physical Activity: Race to MyPlate – Video
Move along with us when you watch this physical activity video and learn about the different food groups in MyPlate!
7. MyPlate: Explorer Activity Discovery Bag – Video
When we eat we use our senses–sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste–to explore a variety of healthy foods.
8. MyPlate Recipe: Pita Pizza – Video
This recipe shows how to make a fun snack, Pita Pizzas, which uses foods from several food groups. If you try it at home, make sure you have an adult help you. And don’t forget to wash your hands before cooking!
9. MyPlate: Physical Activity Heartbeat Dance – Video
Watch this video and dance along! Healthy foods give us energy to move and play! This is a dance that you will complete each unit to use the energy from food to get your hearts pumping!
Fruit
2. Fruit: Lesson Background – Video
Focus On Fruit! Fruit Is The Part Of A Plant That Holds Or Protects Seeds. Fruit Has Natural Sugars That Make It Sweet To Eat.
What Are Your Favorite Fruits To Eat?
4. Fruit: Physical Activity Heartbeat Dance – Video
Watch This Video And Dance Along! Healthy Foods Give Us Energy To Move And Play! This Is A Dance That You Will Complete Each Unit To Use The Energy From Food To Get Your Hearts Pumping!
5. Fruit: Farmer’s Letter – Video
This Is A Letter From Farmer Joy Who Works On An Apple Farm In New York. Find Out What It’s Like To Be At An Apple Orchard!
6a. Fruit Physical Activity: Ready, Set, Go! Or Whoa! – Video
Do You Know The Difference Between GO! Foods And WHOA! Foods?
What Are Your Favorite Fruits To Eat?
6b. Fruit Activity: Ready, Set, Go! Or Whoa Sing Along! – Video
Do You Know The Difference Between GO! Foods And WHOA! Foods?
What Are Your Favorite Fruits To Eat?
7. Fruit Explorer Activity: Dissecting Fruit – Video
Watch This Video To See A Fun Fruit Explorer Activity!
8. Fruit Recipe: Apple Dippers – Video
Apple Dippers Recipe
9. Fruit Physical Activity: Heartbeat Dance – Video
Watch This Video And Dance Along! Healthy Foods Give Us Energy To Move And Play! This Is A Dance That You Will Complete Each Unit To Use The Energy From Food To Get Your Hearts Pumping!
Vegetables
2. Vegetables: Lesson Background- Video
Color Your Plate With Vegetables! Vegetables Are Any Part Of A Plant That That Isn’t Fruit Or Seeds. Vegetables Can Be Lots Of Different Colors And We Can Eat Them Cooked Or Raw.
Different Colored Vegetables Help Our Bodies In Different Ways. Try To Have Lots Of Different Colors On Your Plate At Every Meal!
5. Vegetables: Farmer’s Letter – Video
This Is A Letter From Cassie. She Grows Vegetables In A Community Garden In New York City. Find Out What It’s Like To Work With A Garden!
6. Vegetables Physical Activity: Guess That Veggie – Video
Different Colored Vegetables Help Our Bodies In Different Ways. Watch This Fun Physical Activity And Move With Us While We Learn About Different Vegetables.
7. Vegetables Explorer Activity: Build A Colorful Plate – Video
Color Your Plate With Vegetables! Vegetables Are Any Part Of A Plant That That Isn’t Fruit Or Seeds. Vegetables Can Be Lots Of Different Colors And We Can Eat Them Cooked Or Raw.
Different Colored Vegetables Help Our Bodies In Different Ways. Try To Have Lots Of Different Colors On Your Plate At Every Meal!
8. Vegetables Recipe: Colorful Carrot Salad – Video
Watch This Recipe Video To Learn How To Make A Tasty And Colorful Carrot Salad. Make Sure You Get Help From An Adult If You Want To Try It At Home. And Don’t Forget To Wash Your Hands!
Different Colored Vegetables Help Our Bodies In Different Ways. Try To Have Lots Of Different Colors On Your Plate At Every Meal!
9. Vegetables Physical Activity: Heartbeat Dance – Video
Watch This Video And Dance Along! Healthy Foods Give Us Energy To Move And Play! This Is A Dance That You Will Complete Each Unit To Use The Energy From Food To Get Your Hearts Pumping!
Grains
2. Grains: Lesson Background- Video
Go With Whole Grains! Whole Grains And Whole Foods That Look Like They Do In Nature Are Healthier For Us.
What Are Some Of Your Favorite Grains Foods?
5. Grains: Farmer’s Letter – Video
This Is A Letter From A Farmer. Watch This Video To Learn More About Wheat!
6. Grains Physical Activity: Whole Grains Grooving – Video
Different Foods Help Our Bodies In Different Ways. Watch This Fun Physical Activity And Move With Us While We Learn About Whole Grains.
7. Grains Explorer Activity: Whole Wheat Inspection – Video
There Are Two Types Of Grain Foods: Whole Grains And Refined Grains. Whole-Grain Foods Contain The Entire Grain Seed And Are Closer To How They Are Found In Nature.
This Video Looks At Different Things Made From Wheat And Inspects What Whole Grains Look And Taste Like.
8. Grains Recipe: Wheat Snacks With Berry Mash – Video
Watch This Recipe Video To Learn How To Make Wheat Snacks With Berry Mash. Make Sure You Get Help From An Adult If You Want To Try It At Home. And Don’t Forget To Wash Your Hands!
9. Grains Physical Activity: Heartbeat Dance – Video
Watch This Video And Dance Along! Healthy Foods Give Us Energy To Move And Play! This Is A Dance That You Will Complete Each Unit To Use The Energy From Food To Get Your Hearts Pumping!
11. Grains: Wrap Up – Wordsearch11. Grains: Wrap Up – Wordsearch
Ensure You Select “Make A Copy For Each Student”.
Review What You’ve Learned About Grains And Find The Words In This Wordsearch!
Dairy
2. Dairy: Lesson Background-Video
Move To Low-Fat And Fat Free Dairy! Dairy Foods Are Good For Your Bones And Teeth Because They Have Calcium. But You Can Also Get Calcium From Vegetables!
What Are Your Favorite Dairy Foods?
4. Dairy: Identify Dairy Foods – Worksheet4. Dairy: Identify Dairy Foods – Worksheet
Ensure You Select “Make A Copy For Each Student”.
Classify Foods Into Different Groups And Pick Which Foods Are Dairy.
5. Dairy: Farmer’s Letter – Video
This Is A Letter From Farmer Seth. He Has A Dairy Farm In New York. Find Out What It’s Like To Work On A Dairy Farm!
6. Dairy Physical Activity: A Farmer’s Tale – Video
Listen To This Story About Annie Provolone And When You Hear Certain Words, Exercise With Us!
7. Dairy Explorer Activity: Investigate Calcium – Video
There Are Two Types Of Grain Foods: Whole Grains And Refined Grains. Whole-Grain Foods Contain The Entire Grain Seed And Are Closer To How They Are Found In Nature.
This Video Looks At Different Things Made From Wheat And Inspects What Whole Grains Look And Taste Like.
8. Dairy Recipe: Apple Parfait – Video
Watch This Recipe Video To Learn How To Make A Tasty Snack: Apple Parfait! Make Sure You Get Help From An Adult If You Want To Try It At Home. And Don’t Forget To Wash Your Hands!
9. Dairy Physical Activity: Heartbeat Dance – Video
Watch This Video And Dance Along! Healthy Foods Give Us Energy To Move And Play! This Is A Dance That You Will Complete Each Unit To Use The Energy From Food To Get Your Hearts Pumping!
Protein
2. Protein: Lesson Background-Video
Go Lean With Protein! We Can Get Healthy Lean Protein From Plant Foods, Like Nuts And Beans.
5. Protein: Farmer’s Letter – Video
This Is A Letter From A Farmer In New York. Find Out What It’s Like To Work On A Farm!
6. Protein Physical Activity:Lean Energy Match- Video
Food Gives Us Energy. Watch This Fun Physical Activity And Move With Us While We Learn About How Protein Gives Us Energy To Move!
8. Protein Recipe: Rainbow Salad – Video
Watch This Recipe Video To Learn How To Make A Tasty Rainbow Salad. Make Sure You Get Help From An Adult If You Want To Try It At Home. And Don’t Forget To Wash Your Hands!
Different Foods Help Our Bodies In Different Ways. Try To Have Lots Of Different Colors On Your Plate At Every Meal!
9. Protein Physical Activity: Heartbeat Dance – Video
Watch This Video And Dance Along! Healthy Foods Give Us Energy To Move And Play! This Is A Dance That You Will Complete Each Unit To Use The Energy From Food To Get Your Hearts Pumping!












