Melissa And Doug Wooden Food Groups

Description

- Ask the child to identify each food item other than condiments and to categorize it by basic food group meat dairy grain or fruits and vegetables. - Ask the child to place each food group in a different crate. - Have the child identify the colors of each food item, and sort the items by color among the four crates. - Help the child to assemble a balanced meal in each basket. Explain that each meal must have one item from each food group. - Visual memory skills: Place 3-4 ingredients in front of the child. Let the child study them before asking the child to close their eyes while you remove one piece. - Ask the child which piece was removed. - Gradually increase the number of ingredients.