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Food Action Kits
Our food action kits are designed to meet the ongoing need for civic and social-emotional development in children aged 8-14. Each kit is based on a character's relatable experiences, making it a valuable resource for your homeschool, micro-school, afterschool, summer, or enrichment program. Deeply rooted in global citizenship values, these kits empower children to practice empathy and compassion through engaging and meaningful activities. They are a perfect fit for fostering a deeper understanding of civics and social-emotional skills in a fun and interactive way.
Thoughtfully tucked in a well-packed box made with recycled materials, each kit contains everything you need to embark on your learning journey.
Waiting to be discovered, you will find:
- This colorful and organized 31-page C.O.O.K.S. conversation journal supports learning about perceptions and self-reflection while expanding social skills and self-expression.
- A well-organized shopping list.
- A welcoming adult letter offers a pathway to engage with the various dimensions of the product content.
- A list of EH Exchange community agreements to guide a respectful experience with the product content.
- A customized theme-based Global Citizenship continuum serves as a guide to sustaining a continuous experience of celebration, acknowledgment, and respect for developing change-makers.
- 1-2 stickers featuring the profile character.
- 1 pencil to capture thoughts and ideas in your personal C.O.O.K.S. journal.
- The benefit of authentic research, which has directed the theme and character profile development, is highlighted.
- Three recipes related to the character profile, additional theme-based content, and discussion questions.
Each item plays an integral part in supporting the learning journey.
By using the kits, children will gain and enhance essential social skills such as:
- Carrying a conversation by sharing own stories and listening to each other
- Managing disagreements/conflicts
- Developing empathy and compassion for self, each other, and the Earth
- Understanding accountability and the value of being part of something beyond self
- Centering dignity despite differences
- Prioritizing personal and community wellness
- Celebrating various identities and contributions
Individual Kits -$47.99, Digital Access -$22.99
Soaking Up English
Our unique food-based English classes blend food experiences with powerful language practice by giving learners the chance to build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, all while having fun with food opportunities.
How It Works
- Each class begins with a short language warm-up, introducing key grammar, vocabulary, verbs, and phrases related to the session's experience.
- Learners practice language skills with each other while cooking.
- After cooking, learners complete a short written reflection activity based on the experience.
Why It Works
- Promotes real-life language practice
- Aligned with English Language Development
- Builds confidence in communication
- Supports cultural and social connection
- Increases opportunities through fun, memorable, and engaging activities
Whether you're 8, 28, or 78, Soaking up English makes language learning meaningful, practical, and delicious.
Nourish Readers
Given the extent of persistent literacy challenges some learners are facing, there is an urgent need to support their literacy development. As learning coaches, our Nourish Readers program takes a unique role in providing one- on-one or two-on-one coaching sessions to learners of ALL ages!
We promise to:
- Conduct face-to-face pre-assessments as a diagnostic tool for instruction.
- Take a whole-person approach to development.
- Meet learners where they are and co-create literacy goals with learners.
- Use practices that are evidence-based.
- Use evidence-based practices to support instructional decisions.
- Connect speaking, listening, reading, and writing frequently in coaching sessions.
- Connect learning sessions to prerequisite skills leading to grade-level standards.
- Align intervention with core instruction
Literacy in Action
Designed for pre-emergent and developing readers, the Literacy in Action games are fantastic tools for fostering socio-emotional and academic growth. These engaging materials allow learners to participate in fun literacy games and learning activities with a partner or group, helping them unlock their academic potential. As they master these skills, they are encouraged to teach pre-emergent readers, creating a powerful and empowering learning experience. This approach not only supports their development but also instills a sense of confidence and leadership.
Museum Lending Boxes
With budget constraints, it might be a challenge to plan museum trips. These experiences offer schools and organizations a flavorsome view of historical and cultural milieus through our hands-on museum lending boxes.
Each box contains:
- Touchable artifacts
- Lesson plans and materials
Providing Literacy PD Sessions
Growing Emergent Readers
- Aligning early literacy instruction with your mission and vision.
- In-person support with literacy diagnosis, evaluation, and next instructional steps.
A Recipe for Reading Success: Mixing Phonics, Fluency, and Fun
- Balancing structured literacy with playful, engaging approaches.
- Using storytelling, music, and movement to enhance reading skills.
Essentials for Food Educators
Enhance your food education program with a professional learning experience that would transform learners. Partner with us to design a practical, engaging PD plan that supports food educators in unlocking their full potential and deepening student learning. Here's how:
- Learning about lasting instructional adjustments to after-school, supplementary, and summer programs to optimize learning experiences that promote student agency and cultivate joy.
- Weaving hands-on food education into history, literature, and social studies.
- Engaging mathematical content through community and global citizenship project-based learning.