Poems on Fruits and Odes to Vegetables
I’d like to write more posts on how to teach good nutrition to your children. I’m currently preparing a presentation for 1st graders on fruits and vegetables, so this has really been on my mind.
My poor kids have been completely brainwashed by me. Especially Erica, my teacher at heart. I came downstairs to find these signs on our cupboards:
I have always enjoyed finding books at the library that teach kids about healthy food in a fun way. Recently, I was introduced to this adorable book of poems called:
POEM ON FRUITS & ODES TO VEGETABLES
One of the poems from the book:
CARROTS
by Judith Natelli McLaughlin
Carrots orange, long and bright
Make my snowman’s nose tonight
Carrots shredded thin and fair
Make lovely, layered orange hair
Carrots crunchy, cold and sweet
Make my favorite snack to eat
Isn’t it sweet! Simple and sweet. And what a great forum to start a discussion about all the great things about carrot. You can tell your kids that:
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Carrots help us to see better (especially at night!, like a spy!)
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Helps our blood move better through our bodies
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One carrot a day has been shown to reduce lung cancer by 50%!!!
Does your family love to read? Do you love poems? Do you love talking about healthy eating? You can win a copy of this book by leaving a comment on this post. And of course, tweet or blog about it for extra comments. I’ll choose a winner Monday morning.
Or, visit the website of this gorgeous author, Judith McLaughlin, and purchase one if you aren’t lucky in the winning department 
Other Teaching ideas from my blog:
Posted: January 28th, 2010 under Ideas and Issues, product review.
Comments
Comment from Meredith
Time January 28, 2010 at 8:21 am
sounds like an adorable little book! i’m sure my girls would love it too!
Comment from Dawn
Time January 28, 2010 at 8:55 am
What a great medium to teach children how WONDERFUL healthy eating can be!
Comment from Sara K
Time January 28, 2010 at 8:57 am
What a cute idea! I’ll have to look at the book if I don’t win. 
Comment from joyce S
Time January 28, 2010 at 10:00 am
fantastic lil’ book!! I bet we can even sing these poems while preparing a dish that includes these yummy veggies!!!
Comment from Kimberly
Time January 28, 2010 at 10:12 am
Sounds like the type of book I want my first grader reading to her family and friends.
Comment from Hilary
Time January 28, 2010 at 10:13 am
what a cute book.
Comment from DramaMama
Time January 28, 2010 at 10:26 am
That is such a cute book! My husband teaches 4K and we are going to have to add this to his healthy foods unit – thanks for the idea =)
Comment from Vennesa
Time January 28, 2010 at 10:32 am
Your daughter makes me laugh! I’ve brainwashed my kids too. My 7 year old tells everyone at school they have to soak up the grease off their pizza with a napkin or they will have a heart attack.
Comment from Angela Naylor
Time January 28, 2010 at 10:34 am
Wow that is a neat book! My daughter loves to read and what a great way to teach about healthy foods. How fun!
Comment from Tiffanie garcia
Time January 28, 2010 at 10:35 am
Great book idea! My son would love this.
Comment from Jamie
Time January 28, 2010 at 10:57 am
We love books. …especially ones that “brainwash” our kids 
Comment from Amy
Time January 28, 2010 at 11:04 am
Great book! I’m sure my daughter would love it too!
Comment from Deb
Time January 28, 2010 at 11:28 am
Sounds like a great book. Kids are sponges, so it’s best to get this info into them early!
Comment from dana
Time January 28, 2010 at 11:57 am
those signs make me laugh! the book looks awesome! we also like lois elhart’s eating the alphabet and i think she also does growing soup (or similarly named!)
Comment from Tara LaPierre
Time January 28, 2010 at 12:31 pm
How cute! I would love to win it!
Comment from angee
Time January 28, 2010 at 1:13 pm
CUTE!!! You know me. Anything for my children’s book addiction!
Comment from Becky
Time January 28, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Such a cute book! I always love all of the info on your blog!
Comment from Emily
Time January 28, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I love food! I love poetry! You should pick me, Amy.
Comment from Katheryn
Time January 28, 2010 at 5:13 pm
I hope I win. What a great book!
Comment from katy
Time January 29, 2010 at 8:17 am
this sounds like a great book. i hope i win
Comment from Morgan
Time January 29, 2010 at 10:00 am
I loved that poem! I wish I could write clever things like that. I think my girls would like that book. I hope I win!
Comment from MK
Time January 29, 2010 at 4:44 pm
My four year old wa sby me when I looked at this post and said, “Oh look at those beautiful pictures!” She giggled at the poem. Would love to win this one.
Comment from JenT
Time January 30, 2010 at 3:02 pm
My son (3) adores poems (and anything that rhymes!). He’s not so keen on his veggies though! I think this would be the perfect book for him! Thanks for a terrific and inspirational blog!
Comment from April Brewster Smythe
Time January 28, 2010 at 8:13 am
I love this blog and share your ideas concerning healthy foods for kids.