Where does the food come from? Visits on Saturday morning

Where does food come from?

Target: Children aged 2-8 and their parents

Activity Introduction

“Where Does Food Come From” is a parent-child experience designed for children aged 2 to 8, allowing children to explore the origins of food firsthand. The event will take children out of their homes and classrooms to visit local farms. Through games, stories, interactive activities and farm experiences, children will understand that food does not only come from stores or kitchens, but comes from nature and the hard work of farmers.

Course Content

• Visit a local organic farm and observe how vegetables and fruits are grown

• Learn about different types of fruits, vegetables and crops, and understand their appearance, smell, taste and texture

• Experience simple planting activities, such as sowing, watering, and harvesting (depending on the needs of the farm on the day of the activity)

• Learn about organic farming and the work of local farmers

• Participate in a food production workshop and learn how food is transformed from raw materials into delicious dishes on your daily table

• The game story guides children to actively ask questions and explore nature

• Parents and children participate together to enhance parent-child interaction and communication

Course Features

• Multi-sensory experience : Children can use their eyes to observe, hands to touch, nose to smell, mouth to taste, and fully understand food

• Life-oriented learning : connecting knowledge with daily life and enhancing children’s interest in food and nature

• Inspire thinking : Encourage children to ask questions actively and cultivate observation and curiosity

• Parent-child learning : Parents and children participate together to promote family relationships and common growth

• Cherish food : Let children understand that food is not easy to come by, and learn to be grateful and cherish it

Let children get close to nature from an early age, understand the true source of food, cultivate a grateful and cherishing heart, and develop a healthy and happy attitude towards eating and living!