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Farm to Table Day / Food Origins Scavenger Hunt

Food Origins Scavenger Hunt

Children hunt for food items or pictures around the room and sort them by whether they came from a plant, an animal or a farm.

How to run it

  1. Hide food items or picture cards around the space.
  2. Give teams a checklist to find each one.
  3. Bring finds back to sort into plant, animal and processed food groups.
  4. Talk about how each food gets from farm to table.

You will need

  • food items or picture cards
  • checklists
  • pencils
  • sorting hoops
Make it easier or harderUse pictures for younger children; older children can map each food's journey.
SafetyUse packaged items or pictures to avoid allergen contact.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children learn where food comes from and classify their findings.

Fits these theme days

Farm to Table DayFruit and Veggie DayDown on the FarmTreasure Hunters Day

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