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Lunch & Dinner Ideas
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When preparing lunch, use this opportunity to teach kids how to follow directions and work together to build a healthy plate. Look for “teachable moments” such as measuring ingredients, talking about healthy choices, deciding how to fairly divide portions by (i.e. counting out one grape per person until they are all divided). Use the resources below to guide this learning experience.
Overview of Building a Healthy Meal: Use this overview as a discussion starter as you work together to build a healthy lunch.
Food Network Cooking with Kids: Here is a helpful resources when preparing to cook with kids. It provides recipes as well as playlists of kids cooking.
Google a Favorite Dish: Just google it! Anything from spaghetti to Vietnamese pho has a recipe online. Encourage kids to brainstorm a list of ideas for the week.
Food Math: Here are some ways to bring math into your lunchtime!