Want a fun way to preserve memories, inspire creativity, and whip up something delicious? What better way to achieve all of these aims than by letting your kids film their own cooking show! Pull out the cooking supplies and a digital video recorder and you are all set. Follow these tips to make the show […]
Thinking Outside the (Lunch)Box: Tips for Making Less Processed and More Delicious School Lunches
Thinking Outside the (Lunch)Box: Tips for Making Less Processed and More Delicious School Lunches
The start of school is synonymous with several things: fresh school supplies, full back packs, and lovingly packed school lunchboxes. What no one mentions about these those lovingly packed sack lunches is just how difficult packing school lunches can become day after day. Finding something easy to pack, nutritious, and that will actually be eaten […]
Make Your Own Placemats
Make Your Own Placemats
Cute as they are, kids tend to be crumb making machines. Enlist them to create some adorable placemats to help catch some of the mess with a fun placemat making activity. Spend some quality time with your little ones and add a little color to the kitchen table with this fun activity. This activity is […]
Our Favorite Beans (or Seeds) for Sprouting in the Classroom or at Home
Our Favorite Beans (or Seeds) for Sprouting in the Classroom or at Home
Have you ever wondered how to grow your own beans or seeds? It’s a great option to having organic, fresh vegetables without the stress and hassle of purchasing overpriced store versions. Growing your own sprouts is an excellent project that the whole family (or classroom) can get excited about. Here are Healthy Little Cooks’ favorite […]
Top 10 Cute Ideas to Teach Kids to Play with Their Food
Top 10 Cute Ideas to Teach Kids to Play with Their Food
How many times have you told your kids to stop playing with their food and to just eat it. With these ideas, you can encourage them to do both! Here are some fun food ideas that do just that. Encourage your kids to get hands-on with these ideas: 1. Ants-on-a-Log: Spread peanut butter on […]
3 School Activities to Help Kids to Eat Healthier Lunches
3 School Activities to Help Kids to Eat Healthier Lunches
#1. Host an Eat Your Colors Week in your school’s cafeteria. Challenge kids to swap out their favorite potato chips for a fruit or vegetable for 1 week. Help them plan ahead by reminding them to do the prep-work over the weekend. Learn more about our Eat Your Colors Program #2. Start a 30-day lunch-packing challenge. […]
Explore (and Eat) Green Fruit & Veggies with our Activity Guide
Explore (and Eat) Green Fruit & Veggies with our Activity Guide
Download Our Green Fruit & Veggie Activity Guide
Exploration Time! Yummy Green Fruits & Vegetables
Exploration Time! Yummy Green Fruits & Vegetables
Today, we are going to explore the color green! Our goal is to help our little cooks find some new green fruits and veggies they will want to eat as a healthy snack or add to their yummy meals. As always, you can download the corresponding activity sheet from our resources page. These activity sheets are […]
Create a Healthy Family Snack Plan
Create a Healthy Family Snack Plan
Our Healthy Little Cooks’ Activity this week is to create a family healthy snack plan. We’ve made it easy by creating a free Snack Planning Worksheet & Contract for you available in our resources page. This is designed in a brochure format to make it easy to carry with you or hang in your kitchen. […]