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Did You Hear?
Your Child is a Food Explorer! 

Your child’s teacher is participating in Small Bites Adventure Club — which helps children discover, eat, and love fruits and veggies through hands-on cooking.

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What is Small Bites Adventure Club?

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Every month, your child’s teacher receives materials for a featured recipe activity.

Kids learn to make new recipes with a veggie or fruit.

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Your child tries it and celebrates being an adventurous eater!

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You can make the recipe at home with your child.

Click the Recipes Below!

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Book Nook

Our educator, Ms. Jenna’s favorite fruit and veggie-based books

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Kit for teaching safe-knife skills to young children

MyPlate Resources

Now that your child is excited about fruits and vegetables go check out free resources at MyPlate.gov!

Use the MyPlate Plan below to get personalized food group targets showing you or your child what and how much to eat! Simply press Start below, fill in the information, and click on the recommended food pattern for more detailed information.

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