Mini Rainbow Heroes
A toddler-focused nutrition program
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
Suitability: Up to 12 children a session
Age: 2-3 years
Mini Rainbow Heroes provides a safe, supportive and interactive introduction to fruits and vegetables, encouraging children to use their sense to discover new foods, identify colours and engage in joyful learning.
Your service will receive a Certificate of Participation. Each child receives a I can EAT a rainbow certificate.
Why this program works
We know that positive food experiences start early. Introducing colourful foods through fun, pressure-free exploration helps children build curiosity and confidence around healthy choices.
Mini Rainbow Heroes has been carefully designed to align with early childhood learning frameworks and developmental milestones, focusing on:
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Sensory engagement
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Movement and rhythm
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Shared language around colours and food
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Social interaction and cooperation
Children are encouraged to explore, describe and connect- fostering a joyful and confident relationship with food.
We know that toddlers learn best through:
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short engaging activities
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frequent movement
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simple, repetetive language
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hands-on sensory exploration
This program introduces fruits and vegetables using colour as an engaging framework, creating positive early food experiences.
What can I expect?
Mini Rainbow Heroes is structured for toddler attention spans, with a continuous flow of short activities and playful transitions.
In each Mini Rainbow Heroes session, your educators and children will experience:
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A warm welcome with movement and music
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Complete a fun "colour hunt"
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explore sensory colour tubs (with educator support)
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build a rainbow using food cards
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"meet" real fruits and vegetables through sight, touch and smell
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finish with warm goodbyes and certificates
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