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Intermediate Explorers
2nd + 3rd Grade

Intermediate Explorers helps children build cultural awareness, nutrition knowledge, and kitchen confidence. Intermediate Explorers includes two curricula: 2nd Grade: Connecting Food to Cultures Around the World + Local Community and 3rd Grade: Food Labeling, Advertising + Nutrients. These units explore global and local food traditions and teach children how to read labels, understand nutrients, and make thoughtful food choices. Through simple recipes, tastings, and hands-on activities, children learn how food reflects community, culture, and health while practicing safe and age-appropriate cooking skills.

 

Educators receive the full printed curriculum along with a Food Explorers Kit that includes all essential non-disposable materials needed to teach the program. Our curriculum is designed for specific age groups and grade levels, but is flexible enough to adapt to your classroom and students' needs. You can access the curriculum through the printed books or online via the Educator Portal, which includes additional supportive resources.​

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Continue reading below to learn more about this program. 

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- 2nd Grade -

Connecting Food to Cultures Around the World + Local Community

Ten lessons to connect food from around the world and in their local community while exploring how the foods people eat reflect culture, time period, and area.
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  • All cold recipes with no skillet required, with a focus on simple recipes.

  • Recipes include a strawberry-shallot salsa, mango lassi, a cucumber-tomato gazpacho, and a tea party.

- 2nd Grade -

Explore Each Lesson of Connecting Food to Cultures Around the World + Local Community

- 3rd Grade -

Food Labeling, Advertising + Nutrients

Ten lessons emphasizing critical thinking with activities focused on understanding food labeling, advertising, and nutrients.​

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  • Skillet is used in some sessions with a mix of hot and cold recipes.

  • Recipes include honey-garlic green beans and carrots, chocolate oat milk, and a berry oat crisp.

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- 3rd Grade -

Explore Each Lesson of Food Labeling, Advertising + Nutrients

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What's included in the Intermediate Explorers  Kit

This program includes a Food Explorers Kit consisting of:​​

  • Curriculum Books:

    • 2nd Grade: Connecting Food to Cultures Around the World + Local Community

    • ​3rd Grade: Explore Each Lesson of Food Labeling, Advertising + Nutrients​

  • (25) Child Safe Knives

  • (25) Measuring Cups

  • (25) Measuring Spoons

  • (25) Tasting Cups

  • (5) Mixing Bowls

  • Branded Utility Tote

  • Curriculum Book

  • High Heat Spoon

  • Immersion Blender

  • Strainer Bag

  • Pitcher

  • Skillet

  • Tasting Sticks

  • USB Containing Handouts, Parent Newsletters, and Supporting Materials 

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Click Below to Apply

All of our programs are offered at no cost to educators. Apply below to bring food discovery, tasting activities, and simple lessons into your classroom.

Discover More of Our Programs

Beginning explorers
PreK/K + 1st Grade

This Program introduces young children to healthy food discovery through simple tastings, hands-on activities, and story-based lessons that build early curiosity, confidence, and foundational learning skills.

Advanced Explorers
4th + 5th Grade

This program helps children understand how food connects to the environment and their bodies while building confidence in cooking, exploring food-related careers, and creating their own flavorful, nutritious recipes.

Food Explorers
1st - 5th Grade

Twelve lessons covering a wide range of nutrition and culinary topics. Works great in locations where mixed-age groups are together and/or where repetition amongst various grades is desired.

Home Programs
All Ages

Our home programs bring food exploration into everyday life with easy activities, simple recipes, and engaging lessons that help children build confidence, curiosity, and healthy habits right in their own kitchens.

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