Early Elementary Real Food Activity Book - Pre-K through 2nd Grade
About this Product
Make Learning About Real Food Fun
Introduce your young learner to the world of nourishing, traditional foods through engaging, age-appropriate activities. Our Real Food Activity Book transforms nutrition education into an exciting adventure for Pre-K through 2nd grade students, combining essential early learning skills with valuable food knowledge.
Education Meets Beautiful Art
Every page features custom watercolor illustrations by talented artist Paige Nethers of Two Peas Paper Co. (@twopeaspaperco). These beautiful, engaging images capture children's attention while teaching important concepts about where food comes from and why it matters.
Choose Your Format
- Physical Book: Professionally printed, ready to use
- Digital PDF Download: Instant access for printing at home (download within 24 hours, requires computer)
Both formats contain the same 90+ pages of engaging activities.
Have older kids? We also have a 3rd-6th grade curriculum available.
What Your Child Will Learn
Real Food Foundations
- Food Groups: Understanding traditional food categories
- Where Food Comes From: How food is grown, raised, and harvested
- Whole Animal Consumption: Why using the entire animal matters
- Hunted Game: Learning about wild food sources
- Raw Milk: Understanding traditional dairy
- Properly Prepared Grains: How grains were traditionally prepared
- Fruits and Vegetables: Seasonal produce and variety
- Why Food Matters: Connecting food choices to health and wellness
Essential Learning Skills
While exploring real food concepts, children practice:
- Handwriting: Letter formation and writing practice
- Counting: Number recognition and basic math
- Patterns: Recognizing and creating sequences
- Matching: Visual discrimination and memory
- Critical Thinking: Problem-solving and reasoning
- Fine Motor Skills: Coloring, tracing, and cutting activities
90+ Pages of Engaging Activities
Varied Activity Types
Every few pages bring something new to keep young learners engaged:
- Tracing and writing practice
- Coloring pages with purpose
- Matching games
- Counting exercises
- Pattern recognition
- Maze activities
- Cut-and-paste projects
- Critical thinking challenges
Age-Appropriate Progression
Activities are thoughtfully sequenced for Pre-K through 2nd grade, building skills progressively while introducing increasingly complex food concepts.
Beautiful Watercolor Illustrations
Custom artwork by Paige Nethers brings each page to life with:
- Detailed, realistic depictions of foods
- Charming farm scenes
- Engaging animal illustrations
- Appealing produce and meals
- Child-friendly visual storytelling
Perfect For
Homeschool Families
Integrate real food education seamlessly into your curriculum. Use as a supplement to science, health, or life skills lessons.
Real Food Parents
Families prioritizing traditional foods will love having age-appropriate materials to share their values with young children.
Preschool and Early Elementary Teachers
A unique resource for classroom nutrition units that goes beyond conventional food pyramids to explore real, traditional foods.
Supplement to Standard Curriculum
Whether your child attends school or learns at home, this book provides valuable education often missing from standard curricula.
Gift-Giving
Thoughtful present for families who value nutrition education, homeschool resources, or beautiful children's learning materials.
How to Use This Book
Daily Activity Pages
Use a few pages each day as part of your regular learning routine. Most activities take 10-20 minutes to complete.
Flexible Pacing
Move at your child's pace. Younger children may need more time per activity, while older students might complete multiple pages daily.
Conversation Starters
Each activity provides natural opportunities to discuss real food topics with your child, deepening their understanding beyond the page.
Hands-On Learning Extension
Many activities can be extended into real-life experiences – visiting farms, cooking together, or shopping at farmers markets.
What Makes This Different
It Goes Beyond Conventional Nutrition
This isn't the standard food pyramid approach. We teach traditional food wisdom appropriate for young minds.
It's Educationally Sound
Activities support multiple learning domains while introducing nutrition concepts, making efficient use of learning time.
It's Beautiful
The custom watercolor art makes this a book children want to return to, not just another workbook.
It's Values-Aligned
For families prioritizing real food, this resource helps pass those values to the next generation in an age-appropriate way.
Format Details
Physical Book
- Professional printing on quality paper
- Durable binding for repeated use
- Ready to use immediately
- No printing costs
- Beautiful coffee table quality
Digital PDF Download
- Over 90 pages of content
- Instant access after purchase
- 24-hour download window – save immediately
- Must download to computer – file too large for phone
- Print all pages or select favorites
- Print multiple copies for multiple children
- Reprint pages as needed
Important Note: The digital download link expires after 24 hours, and the file size requires computer download. Save your file immediately upon purchase.
Meet the Artist
Paige Nethers of Two Peas Paper Co. (@twopeaspaperco) created every illustration in this book. Her beautiful watercolor style brings warmth and life to each page, making real food concepts visually appealing to young learners. Her attention to detail and child-friendly approach makes learning a joy.
Using with Multiple Children
The physical book can be used with one child at a time, or order multiple copies for siblings. The digital download allows you to print pages multiple times, making it easy to use with multiple children or to redo favorite activities.
FAQs
What age range is this appropriate for?
Pre-K (ages 4-5) through 2nd grade (ages 7-8). Activities span this range, so younger children may need more help while older students work more independently.
Do I need to believe in a specific diet to use this?
While rooted in traditional food wisdom, the book teaches general concepts about whole foods, where food comes from, and why quality matters – valuable for any family.
Can my 3-year-old use this?
Some activities may be appropriate for advanced 3-year-olds with parent assistance, but the book is primarily designed for ages 4+.
Will my 3rd grader find it too easy?
This book is specifically designed for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Older students may find the activities too simple.
How long will it take to complete?
This depends on your pace. Using a few pages daily, most families complete it over 2-3 months. There's no rush – use it at your child's pace.
Can I photocopy pages from the physical book?
The digital download is better suited for printing multiple copies. The physical book is designed as a single-use workbook.
What if I can't download within 24 hours?
Contact us immediately if you experience download issues. We want to ensure you receive your purchase.
Do I need special materials?
Just basic supplies: crayons or colored pencils, a pencil, scissors, and glue for some activities. Nothing specialized required.
Is the Homegrown Education cookbook identical to this one?
It is. Homegrown Education is our sister brand, and we’ve brought Homegrown books into this store. Plus, you can now use Haselmayer Goods Gift Cards to buy Homegrown Education curriculum using these new listings.
