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Learn the Food Groups Memory Game PrintablesLearn the Food Groups Memory Game Printables
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Nourish Interactive
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K - 1st
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Learn the Food Groups Memory Game

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This Learn the Food Groups Memory Game printable also includes:
  • Grains Group Cards
  • Vegetables Group Cards
  • Protein Group Cards
  • Dairy Group Cards
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Help youngsters sharpen their memories and learn the food groups with this classic matching activity! Learners take turns flipping over cards with fun images of different fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and proteins until they can find a match. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

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health

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners design their own cards for other items they can think of in each food group
  • Consider creating cards for other unique categories for foods, such as natural foods, sugary desserts, cultural dishes, etc.
  • For younger learners, use the printables as flash cards to help them recognize and name foods

Pros

  • Well-designed cards for each food group (see resource's materials)

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.K.5.a L.K.5.c L.1.5.a L.1.5.c

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