The Food Explorers Wellness Fair
For After-Schools and Community-Based Organizations
The Food Explorers Wellness Fair is a one-day activity-packed fair for children to explore elements of taste, food groups, and food sourcing while learning how to make healthy food choices.
At the fair, children become “Food Explorers” as they journey through five stations and learn about each topic through hands-on and physical activities. Once children arrive at the fifth and final station, children will receive a Food Explorers kit to encourage children to continue learning at home.
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity as there are a limited number of fairs for the school year. If you are interested in bringing the 1-day fair to your after-school program, Sign up today and secure your children a chance to participate in becoming a Food Explorer with Spoons Across America.
Station 1 – Explore the Elements of Taste:
Certain elements of taste influence what we like and dislike about the foods we eat. This station teaches children to accurately describe what they taste beyond the standard “yuck” or “yum”.
Station 2 – Combining Elements of Taste:
Children will learn how to change the flavor of their foods and how recipes are created though flavor combinations.
Station 3 – What Are Micronutrients:
Children play a game named, “Go, Slow, Woah”. This game is used as a physical representation of how different foods affect our energy levels.
Station 4 – How to Make Healthy Choices:
Children will identify healthy foods by shopping in a mini food market. At the end of the station, they will have to determine what is healthy and unhealthy in their purchase.
Station 5 – A New Relationship with Food:
Children will celebrate having completed the Food Explorers Wellness fair and collect their Food Explorer Kits.