Canada's food guide kids
Toolkit for educators
The toolkit for educators was developed to support intermediaries, such as:
- educators
- health promoters
- community leaders
These activities can be used with children to help them:
- learn food skills
- develop healthy eating patterns
- understand Canada’s food guide
Before you start
Read each section before you start the activities. The sections include background information on Canada’s food guide, equity considerations, information on creating a supportive environment and food safety. Each activity includes options to help you adapt it to your group.
Activities
Share your thoughts
Contact us if you have questions or feedback on the toolkit for educators. We want to know about your experience! Your comments can include:
- what worked well
- what could be improved
- other ideas for activities
- other topics you would like to see covered
Finding specialized advice
This toolkit is not intended to provide guidance for children with specific dietary requirements. If you are looking for personalized guidance or specialized advice from a dietitian, you can:
- ask a doctor for a referral
- connect with healthcare providers through virtual care options
- use the "Find a Dietitian" service on the Dietitians of Canada website
- call your local health department, hospital, or community health centre