Food Group Frenzy: Group Activities
Food Group Frenzy - Group Activities
A variety of group activities are included that incorporate cooking, science, art, and games.
Small Group Activities are a great way to build a positive classroom climate and teach social interaction skills. Providing structure during these activities will create clear expectations for students and promote independence. Refer to the Small Group Activity routine ideas located in the STAR Media Center for additional ideas.
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GAME: FOOD GROUP SORT(Classification game using food group images and concepts) |
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GAME: FOOD FRENZY MEMORY(Memory matching game using food group images and concepts) |
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GAME: GROCERY STORE BINGO(Bingo game using food group images and words) | |
GAME: SUPERMARKET SWEEP(Scavenger hunt with food group images and words) |
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ART: BUBBLE WRAP GRAPES(Art project in which students craft and paint grape bunches with bubble wrap) |
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ART: CHEF’S HAT(Art project in which students create their own chef hats) |
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ART: EATING THE RAINBOW(Art project in which students create a rainbow made of different colored food) |
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ART: PAPER PLATE FRUIT BASKET(Art project in which students create fruit baskets out of paper plates) |
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COOKING: APPLE BUTTERFLY(Students assemble apple snacks modeled after butterflies) |
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COOKING: BANANA IN A BLANKET(Students create a fruity snack with bananas) |
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COOKING: FOOD FACE(Students make vegetable snacks modeled after faces) |
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COOKING: FRUIT PIZZA(Students prepare pizzas with fruit toppings) |
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SCIENCE:(Food-themed science inquiry lessons) |
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LIFE SKILLS:(Students work on lessons about table manners) |
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THEME-RELATED BOOKS | Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens Banana Moon by Janet Marshall At the Supermarket by David Hautzig |