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States Day / Regional Food Tasting Stations

Regional Food Tasting Stations

Children taste foods grown or made in different Australian regions and talk about where food comes from.

How to run it

  1. Choose foods from different regions, such as Queensland mangoes or Tasmanian apples.
  2. Set up labelled tasting stations on a map.
  3. Children wash hands and taste small samples.
  4. Talk about where each food grows and why.

You will need

  • regional food samples
  • map of Australia
  • plates and serving tongs
  • labels
Make it easier or harderUse familiar foods for younger children, or have older children match foods to regions.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, supervise hand washing, and cut food to safe sizes.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 2Children explore healthy food and connect to their country.

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States DayAll About Australia DayFarm to Table DayFruit and Veggie DayCountry Day

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