At a glance
Duration: 50 minutes
Group size: Up to 25 children
Age: 3-6 years
A fun, interactive introduction to fruits and vegetables designed to help children feel confident exploring new foods.
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Each child receives a I can EAT a rainbow certificate
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Your service will receive a Certificate of Participation
Why this program works
Children are more likely to try and enjoy healthy foods when they are exposed to them in a positive, pressure-free way.
Research shows:
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Early eating habits carry into adulthood
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Repeated exposure increases acceptance of new foods
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Encouragement is more effective than pressure
Children often need multiple exposures before accepting new foods.
This program gives children a fun and supportive way to explore fruits and vegetables- helping build confidence with healthy food.
Did you know?
Less than 1% of children in Australia eat the recommended 4.5 serves of vegetables each day!*
What children experience
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Meet Wanda the Watermelon, our special helper
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Learn how colourful foods help their bodies grow strong
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Explore real fruits and vegetables using the Mystery Box
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Work together to create a class "rainbow"
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Learn how to try a new food with confidence
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Receive their own information certificate to take home
Learning Outcomes
This program supports children to:
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Build confidence and independence
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Develop a strong sense of wellbeing
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Engage in collaborative learning
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Explore and try new experiences
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Build awareness of healthy lifestyles
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