Food is everywhere. It is essential for our lives, it tastes good (or bad), it’s fun to make and it is a great theme for teaching various topics to kids. These 50+ activities all have a food theme. Some activities may be edible others use food in different ways.
The activities include Math, Literacy, Crafts, Sensory, & Science. These are all super fun food related activities that would work well in the classroom, small groups, or at home. Grab a snack, though, browsing this might make you hungry.
Food Themed: Math
Counting With Corn from Modern Preschool
Donut Shop Math from The Kindergarten Connection
Vegetable Skip Counting Puzzles from Liz’s Early Learning Spot
Roll and Top Pizza Game from More Excellent Me
Watermelon Squish Bag Math from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Grape and Toothpick Sculptures from The Artful Parent
Popsicle I Spy Game from And Next Comes L
Food Themed: Literature
Going On A Bear Hunt Snack For Preschool from Pre-K Pages
Name Recognition Soup from Munchkins and Moms
Alphabet Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Popcorn Letter Tracing from Modern Preschool
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Props from All Join In
Sorting Shapes With Food Inspired By Away We Go from B-Inspired Mama
Food Themed: Crafts
Baby Bumblebee Marshmallows from Munchkins and Moms
Beaded Carrots: An Easy Spring Fine Motor Craft from Play Dough & Popsicles
Corn Painting from Pocket of Preschool
Preschool Apple Art from Munchkins and Moms
Peas In The Pod Craft from Little Family Fun
Bubble Wrap Painting: Carrots In The Garden from Crafty Morning
Edible Paint For Kids From The Realistic Mama
Food Themed: Science
Marshmallow Constellations from Munchkins and Moms
Color Changing Lemonade From Left Brain Craft Brain
Apple Science Experiment from Teach Beside Me
Astronaut Pudding from Feels Like Home
Kool Aid Rock Candy from 123Homeschool4Me
Jelly Bean Taste Test Experiment from Childhood 101
Sprouting Sweet Potatoes from Pre-K Pages
Food Themed: Sensory
Pasta Sorting from Munchkins and Moms
Learning Tastes: Cooking With Kids from Eating Richly
How To Dye Rainbow Spaghetti from Parenting Chaos
Ice Cream Dough from Growing A Jeweled Rose
Farm Harvest Sensory Bin from The Jenny Evolution
Lemon Water Play from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Egg Slime From The Pinterested Parent
Exploring Vegetables With The Senses from Pre-K Pages
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