Help the food reach the lunch box
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Help the food reach the lunch box - Packing lunch" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with healthy foods can use it as a short review.
Preschool healthy foods worksheet: Help the food reach the lunch box, packing lunch. Trace each dotted path from a picture to the one it goes with. Part of our healthy foods food and nutrition collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Talk about foods you eat at home before starting. A grown-up reads the directions, and the child sorts, matches, circles or draws.
What students will practice
- Students will name common fruits and vegetables.
- Students will sort every day foods from sometimes foods.
- Students will choose foods for a healthy plate or lunch.
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FAQ
How do I use this healthy foods worksheet?
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Talk about foods you eat at home before starting. A grown-up reads the directions, and the child sorts, matches, circles or draws.
What does this worksheet teach?
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"Help the food reach the lunch box" (packing lunch) has four dotted paths, and the child traces each one from a picture to the picture it goes with. The paths go from apple, carrot, cheese and water bottle to the lunch box. It practices telling healthy foods from treats and naming fruits and vegetables. There is no answer key, since the dotted lines show the way.
Can I use this healthy foods worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool food and nutrition, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with healthy foods. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool healthy foods worksheets are there?
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14 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are healthy foods worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these healthy foods worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, trace, match, color, or cut and paste, and a few ask for a single number. A grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read yet.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Science |
| Topic | Food and Nutrition |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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