Mini Rainbow Heroes | Nutrition Program for Early Learning Services
Introduce your toddlers to the colourful world of food and play in this fun, sensory-based nutrition education experience.
Mini Rainbow Heroes is pressure-free, developmentally appropriate and supports children to build positive early experiences with food, while having fun.
At a glance
Duration: 30-35 minutes
Group size: Up to 12 children
Age: 2-3 years
A play-based nutrition program designed specifically for toddlers, supporting early development through movement, sensory exploration and simple, engaging activities.
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Each child receives a Mini Rainbow Heroes certificate
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Your service will receive a Certificate of Participation
Why this program works
Positive food experiences start early.
When toddlers are introduced to food in a fun, pressure-free environment, they are more likely to build curiosity and confidence around healthy choices.
This program is designed to match how toddlers learn best- through:
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Sensory exploration
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Movement and repetition
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Simple, engaging language
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Play-based interaction
By using colour as a framework, children begin to recognise and explore fruits and vegetables in a way that feels safe, familiar and enjoyable.
What children experience
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A warm welcome with movement and music
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A playful "colour hunt"activity
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Sensory exploration using colour tubs (with educator support)
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Building a rainbow using food cards
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Exploring real fruits and vegetables through sight, touch and smell
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Calm, structured transitions designed for toddler attention spans
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A positive, supported group experience
Take-home value for families
Children receive a take-home certificate with simple guidance for families on how to encourage healthy eating habits for toddlers at home.
This helps extend learning beyond the session and supports families at home
Learning Outcomes
Mini Rainbow Heroes aligns with NQF 2.1.3 and supports EYLF Outcome 1 and 3 through play-based learning and wellbeing-focused experiences
Children are supported to:
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explore fruits and vegetables through sight, touch and smell
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identify colours and connect them with different food
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practice listening, turn-taking and following simple instructions
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participate confidently within a small group environment
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build early food awareness through movement and play
How the program helps
implement the NQF
This program directly relates to Standard 2.1
Health - Each child’s health and physical activity is
supported and promoted.
Element 2.1.3 states ‘Healthy eating and physical activity are promoted and appropriate for each child’
How the program helps implement the EYLF
EYLF Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity. Children will become more aware of healthy food choices and will experience pride, confidence and self-awareness.
EYLF Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing. This program encourages children to take increased responsibility for their own health and wellbeing.
"The program was really good. It was engaging, age-appropriate and taught in a way they understand. Perfect length for their attention spans as well!"
Caring 4 Kids Kindergarten North Richmond