#TWKatHome Activities
Explore Fall Flavors
Welcome to TWKatHome, our fun, free online content that helps kids and families explore food and build positive, healthy eating habits. Each season, we will provide activities and ideas for ways to engage children as they learn about food and where it comes from.
If you want to receive this content directly to your email, please fill out this quick form.
Check out #TWKatHome Activities: Thanksgiving Time Travel to learn more about Thanksgiving and for fun activities!
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, which recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people
Learn more by clicking the link below!
Native American Heritage Month
Make a Colorful Lunch
The food we eat throughout the day can help give us energy, improve our concentration and memory, and help us stay strong and well. That is why it’s important to eat a variety of foods during the day. Especially important are fruits and vegetables as well as protein. Whole grains are important too - check out this interesting grain guide.
Let's Do Fall Crafts!
There are so many fun crafts you can do in the fall. Below, are some ideas. Tutorials can be found on Google or YouTube.
- Make a leaf hedgehog
- Make cinnamon salt dough leaf ornaments
- Make a coffee can scarecrow
- Make paper pumpkins
- Make a fall-themed garland
Write a Food Journal
A healthy and regular eating routine can bring balance to your digestion, help you sleep better, and help you to wake up refreshed. Write down the food you eat each day for a week. In addition, write down how you feel after eating and the times during the day when you feel hungry. At the end of the week, reflect on your eating routine. Are there changes to your meal routine you might want to try? You can use the questions below to guide your food journal.
Fall Equinox Walk
The Fall Equinox is on September 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of Fall. During the Fall Equinox, "the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length" (Britannica).
More Resources (Year-Round)
Explore all the resources available to you to create a fun, engaging TasteWise Kids experience for your family - right from your own home!
#TWKatHome Activity Sheets
Download and print any Activity Sheets developed by the TasteWise Kids team.
- Jobs On A Farm
- Potato Stamps
- Dinner Ballots
- Write Your Own Menu
- CHOPPED Challenge
- Kitchen Math
- Red Cabbage Chemistry
- Design a Community Green Space
- Build a Bento Box
Coloring Pages & Show Your Skill Sheets
Download and print any of the TasteWise Kids original coloring book pages and Skill sheets from the list below.
Skill Sheets
- Tasting New Foods From A to Z
- Words to Describe Taste
- The Seeds We Eat Info Sheet
- Dinner Table Conversation Starters
- Check out what I can do!
Coloring Pages
- Discover Fall Coloring
- My Lunchbox Coloring Page
- My Salad Coloring Page
- Farm Coloring Page
- Taste Quest Coloring Page
Food Discovery Boards
One of our favorite ways to encourage kids to explore new flavors and foods is by making it into a discovery challenge! These seasonal or themed bingo boards help kids get out into nature, try new things, and feel good about being curious!
- Welcoming Wellness Discovery Board
- Celebrate Holidays Discovery Board
- Grateful For Farms Discovery Board
- October Discovery Board
- Summer Taste Quest
- Farmers' Market Bingo
- Salad Hunt Discovery Board
What's in Season?
October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day! Celebrate by making pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. Recipe below.
Ingredients-
- 3/4 cup oil (preferably canola or vegetable)
- 1 cup / 8oz pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tbsp pumpkin spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- Mini chocolate chips (I eyeball this)
Instructions-
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a bowl whisk together the oil, pumpkin puree, and sugar until combined. Then add in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract, and continue whisking. In a separate bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and add to the wet mixture. Fold everything together until almost combined, then add in the mini chocolate chips. Scoop into a greased or lined muffin tin and bake for 25 minutes, rotating halfway. Let cool for 10-15 minutes and then enjoy!
Fall Conversation Starters
- What have you observed about Fall this year?
- What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?
- What is your favorite fall food or drink?
- What is your favorite fall smell?
- What is your favorite fall outfit?
Book Recommendations
- The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade- This book is about the journey of a leaf during the changing season and highlights the importance of embracing change and a growth mindset.
- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming- In this whimsical adventure, kids will learn about the wonders of Fall while also seeing themes of curiosity and friendship.
- Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White- This book showcases the transformation of an overwhelming situation into a community celebration. It is a heartwarming tale about generosity and creativity.
- Summer Green to Autumn Gold by Mia Posada is a non-fiction picture book, illustrating how leaves change colors in the fall. It explores the science behind the eye-catching colors and is great for curious readers.
- Autumn Song by Anetta Kotowicz invites readers to explore the different seasons and the simple gifts of life.
- Apple's Big Dream by Jessica Collaco is about one apple's big dream coming. It'll teach your child about dealing with the unexpected and the importance of acknowledging their emotions.
- Because of an Acorn by Lola Schaefer is about how various parts of nature connect. It explores the connections between the layers of ecosystems.
