I can EAT a rainbow
Experience the hands-on fun of the our “Mystery Box” as we dive into the colourful world of fruits and vegetables. Learn about the super-powers each food gives our bodies.
At a glance
Duration: 50 minutes
Suitability: Up to 25 children a session
Age: 3-6 years
The program provides a safe and friendly introduction to fruits and vegetables in a fun, play-based way to encourage healthy living in children.
Your service will receive a Certificate of Participation. Each child receives a I can EAT a rainbow certificate.
Why does this program work?
It is well-known that most children are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. I can EAT a rainbow introduces healthy foods in a fun and friendly way.
Studies show:
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Exposing children to fruit and veg leads them to accept them at later ages
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Encouraging children to try and enjoy new foods is more effective than pressuring them to eat foods
You may have heard that children need lots of exposure to healthy food- sometimes 10-15 times before knowing if they like it!
I can EAT a rainbow is the perfect way to continue exposing children to healthy food and to reinforce the healthy eating messaging children are receiving at home or in care.
What can I expect?
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Children meet Wanda the Watermelon, our special helper (who becomes SUPER Wanda)
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Children learn how food that comes in each colour of the rainbow helps their bodies. Through fun actions, children learn about the human body
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The Mystery Box is revealed, and children each get a turn choosing real fruits and vegetables, and identifying colours
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A class "RAINBOW" of fruits and vegetables is created!
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Children receive their certificates and learn how to try a NEW fruit or vegetable
Did you know?
Less than 1% of children in Australia eat the recommended 4.5 serves of vegetables each day!*
Learning Outcomes
Each child who attends a Healthy Little Heroes incursion will work towards achieving the following:
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Developing a strong sense of wellbeing
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Becoming confident and involved learners
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Becoming effective communicators
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Cooperating and working collaboratively with others
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Being open to new challenges and discoveries
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Showing an increasing awareness of healthy lifestyles and good nutrition
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Being curious and enthusiastic participants in their learning
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 concepts the children were engaged with were age-appropriate and interactive. The children enjoyed the mystery box and were eager to share the information with their families in the afternoon.
We will definitely have Healthy Little Heroes back!"
Jacqui Filios, Richmond Preschool Kindergarten