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Level 1MyPyramid for Kids Classroom Materials

Educational materials developed at the elementary school level to help children learn the MyPyramid food guidance system. Lesson plans for teachers are available in three levels: Level 1 (grades 1-2); Level 2 (grades 3-4); and Level 3 (grades 5-6). Classroom materials include the following:

  • Teacher's Guide including lesson plans with reproducible worksheets. Also includes: A Close Look at MyPyramid for Kids, a step-by-step explanation of the key concepts of the MyPyramid for Kids symbol
  • CD with the MyPyramid Blast Off Game
  • MyPyramid for Kids poster
  • Tips for Families (25 copies)
  • Fruit and Vegetable Challenge poster packet (Level 1 only)
  • CD including the lesson plans, reproducible worksheets, A Close Look at MyPyramid for Kids, and Tips for Families. Power Panther songs, MyPyramid for Kids illustrations, and Go Fish game cards (in black and white and in color [PDF]) are also included.

Printed: December 2005

Distributed: upon request to elementary schools and child care providers.

Available: To elementary schools and child care providers.


Download in PDF:

Level 1 Lessons
Introduction
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3

Level 2 Lessons
Introduction
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3

Level 3 Lessons
Introduction
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3