LIFE CURRICULUM

Basic Lesson Package: FOOD AND MONEY BASICS

A Food Guide- Foods for Wellness: Choices for Healthy Eating [6 pages; 492 KB]
Take a closer look at the Food Guide Pyramid.

Safe Food Handling [4 pages; 217 KB]
Here are some tips on handling and storing your foods safely.

Spending Less, Eating Better [6 pages - including insert; 415 KB]
Learn how to eat healthier foods while stretching your dollar.

Mirrors: Who Am I? [4 pages; 267 KB]
A simple activity booklet to help you evaluate your personal values in life.

Goal Setting [4 pages; 260 KB]
A simplified way of learning how to achieve your goals by setting a plan of action.

Balancing Act [4 pages; 165 KB]
Use this activity booklet to help you make the best use of your available resources to achieve your goals.

Plus examples of physical movement to encourage activity.

Additional Lessons Available Include:

Meal Planning [6 pages - including insert; 276 KB]

Winning Ways in the Kitchen [4 pages; 214 KB]

Microwave Cooking [4 pages; 167 KB]
An information guide to cooking with the microwave oven.

Food Keeper [12 pages; 105 KB]
A Consumer Guide to Food Quality and Safe Handling.

Making Healthy Choices [6 pages; 108 KB]

Vegetables and Fruits [4 pages; 264 KB]
A basic guide to preparing and storing vegetables and fruits.

Herbs [4 pages; 113 KB]
A basic guide to herbs, which includes a few herb recipes.

 Additional Curriculum Resources

Kitchen Safety [4 pages; 425 KB]

But Local It Matters Seasonality [4 pages; 296 KB]

"Produce" Snacks[4 pages; 92 KB]

Be Safe [4 pages; 93 KB]

Family Time in the Kitchen [4 pages; 207 KB]

Meals in Minutes [4 pages; 135 KB]

Sauces, Dips & Dressings [4 pages; 102 KB]

Rethink Your Drink [4 pages; 432 KB]