The Hungry Ears Workshop
The Course
Schools and nurseries play a critical role in encouraging children to eat healthily.
Hungry Ears Food Education is a 30-week course designed to teach children aged 3–5 about healthy eating through a unique series of stories, fun activities, and group tasting sessions.
Magnolia is a cute and lovable harvest mouse. Lost and alone, she finds her way into a human house, where she nibbles on leftovers and discovers something magical about every food she eats.
Over time, Magnolia befriends the humans, and they help her on her quest to find her family.
The Benefits
Through these humorous and heartwarming stories, children learn the benefits of fruits and vegetables in a memorable way.
They also gain an understanding of nature and the world around them while exploring the importance of family, friendship, and community.
Aligned with the Early Years framework, this course easily fits into the teaching week.
Group tasting sessions are a great way to encourage picky eaters to broaden their tastes.
In fact, in schools where this course has been running, 70% of teachers observed that children were more open to trying new foods as part of their school lunch, and school kitchens noticed a reduction in food waste.
The Resources
Upon accessing the course, you will find:
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30 short video stories about Magnolia the mouse
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A lesson plan accompanying each story
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30 downloadable activity worksheets
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Ideas for additional activities and learning
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Easy and budget-friendly recipes for parents to reinforce lessons at home
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Reward stickers for children
Please note that food for the tasting sessions is not included. However, the fruits, vegetables, and herbs are all seasonal and readily available at your local supermarket.
Some school kitchens have embraced the course by incorporating the featured foods into children’s snacks or school lunches.
For example, during "Apple Week," students might enjoy sliced apples and apple crumble, while "Sweetcorn Week" could feature tinned sweetcorn. Brussels sprouts may be served during "Christmas Week." This fun approach helps engage the whole school in the learning experience.
Together, we can inspire children to enjoy fruits and vegetables, setting them on the path to a healthy future.
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Testimonials
Happy children, parents and teachers