A Unique Child - Health: Seed to snack

Nursery World, 14 February 2008

Sprouts that are grown in space to fuel astronauts' vitamin levels can provide a nursery activity that shows children where their food comes from, and why it's good for them.

Recent reports about some children believing that potatoes grow on trees and chips are made from apples illustrate why helping children discover where their food comes from is becoming an important nursery topic. To support this, the National Day Nurseries Association's 'Healthy Body, Happy Me' campaign, which aims to support nurseries in giving children the 'energy for play, learning and fun', includes a themed 'Seed to Snack' day. Supported by...

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