Here is a fun outline for what we will learn about fruits and vegetables!
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What Are Fruits and Vegetables?
- Understand that fruits and vegetables are healthy foods that come from plants.
- Learn that fruits usually taste sweet, and vegetables can taste mild or crunchy.
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Common Fruits We Eat
- Learn the names of everyday fruits like apple, banana, mango, orange, and grapes.
- Understand that fruits can be different colors, shapes, and sizes.
- Know that fruits often have seeds inside.
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Common Vegetables We Eat
- Learn the names of common vegetables like carrot, potato, tomato, cucumber, and spinach.
- Understand that vegetables grow in different ways: some grow under the ground, some grow on plants.
- Know that vegetables help keep our body strong.
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How Fruits and Vegetables Help Us
- Learn that they give us vitamins and energy.
- Understand that they help us grow, stay healthy, and feel strong.
- Know that eating many colors of fruits and vegetables is good for our body.
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Tastes and Textures
- Explore that fruits can taste sweet, juicy, or tangy.
- Learn that vegetables can taste crunchy, soft, or slightly bitter.
- Understand that some foods feel smooth, some feel rough, and some feel firm.
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Healthy Eating Habits
- Learn that we should eat fruits and vegetables every day.
- Understand that washing them before eating is important.
- Know that eating a variety helps our body stay happy and healthy.