I Can Eat Orange

LESSON 3

Children explore a variety of orange fruits and vegetables using their 5 senses, then create a collage using orange painted paper.

Prepare a variety of orange fruits and vegetables to observe and taste (e.g. oranges, carrots, peaches, nectarines, pumpkin).
Plates
Paper or chalkboard to record child’s observations and comments.
Cardstock paper
The orange paper you painted in lesson one.

Facilitate the exploration of orange foods.
Guide children in using their senses to describe the characteristics of orange foods.
Assist children in cutting out orange fruits and vegetables.
Lead a discussion about the health benefits of eating orange fruits and vegetables.
Provide guidance and supervision during the preparation of a snack or meal using orange foods.

Children identify different types of orange fruits and vegetables.
Children explore orange foods using their senses of touch, smell, and taste.
Children describe the texture, flavor, and aroma of each orange food.
Children participate in cutting out orange fruits and vegetables and glue them onto paper.
Children learn about the health benefits of eating orange fruits and vegetables.

Collect and Connect

Rainbow Stew Activity

Watch the video here and sing along with your own fruits and vegetables if you made some.

Rainbow Stew Song

Take a carrot

Put it in the pot

Stir it, stir it, stir it a lot.

Take it out. What will it be?

The prettiest orange you ever did see.

(continue with foods of choice)

Begin by displaying the prepared fruits and vegetables and ask them to name the different types of orange foods they see.
Invite the children to explore the orange foods by touching, smelling, and tasting them. Encourage the children to use their senses to describe the texture, flavor, and aroma of each food. Write down the words they use to describe each fruit and vegetable they try.
Ask your child to share what foods were their favorite and why, as well as their least favorites and why.
Next, cut out orange fruits and vegetables from the orange painted paper created in lesson one, and glue them onto a piece of cardstock paper. If your child isn't able to cut yet, you can do the cutting, and they can assist in gluing the shapes onto the paper.
While you are cutting and gluing, discuss the health benefits of eating orange fruits and vegetables.

They keep us healthy and fight off sickness! Many orange fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C, which is important for immune function and skin health.
They help our eyes! Orange fruits and vegetables are rich in carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for maintaining healthy vision.
They help our hearts! Some orange fruits and vegetables, such as sweet potatoes and carrots, are rich in potassium, which can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
They help our tummies feel good! Many orange fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, which can help promote healthy digestion and prevent constipation.
6. Write down the words they used to describe the fruit or vegetable next to it or on the back of the paper.
Extension activity: Prepare a snack or meal using orange fruits or vegetables with your child. Here is a link to recipes and ideas.