In Year One, the children and staff eat lunch together and are able to choose their meal from a variety of different foods. As teachers, we encourage them to take something from each main food group, simplified for our children into three colours:
- Red for meat, fish and other proteins
- Yellow for carbohydrates like pasta, rice and potato
- Green for vegetables and fruit
We have a Learning Unit later in Term 1a all about Healthy Eating, including a visit to a local Fruit Market. However, we have already started to talk with the children about eating a balanced diet and the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Please take the time to look at our plates this lunchtime and discuss with your child their choices…