In our evidence and standards-based, multicultural & eco-focused Cool Beans from Around the World nutrition curriculum, elementary students learn about healthy eating in the context of diverse culture, geography and history, as they enjoy a virtual tour (Google slideshow) of wondrous places with wonderful food. These interactive, fascinating and free lessons spiral and build on each other, to support all 8 National Health Education Standards – plus SS-H & LA! Each adventure explores a different country’s spectacular sights, highlighting the “cool bean” of that country’s cuisine! Why beans? Because food experts around the world have declared beans the superfood of the future!* Includes fun physical activity breaks – with nutrition trivia to tickle your funny bone! Plus, our series of BONUS Enrichment, Kids Cooking Shows!
HKHP is proud to offer a limited number of educator grants every school year, to help teachers cover food costs for easy, no-cook classroom culinary projects, aligned with our Cool Beans and Daily Scoop nutrition programs!! Email barbara@healthykidshappyplanet.org to inquire.
Cool Bean and Cultural Connection: Introduction to Cool Beans & Multicultural Cuisine
Nutrition Focus: Healthy Eating Plate, Nutrients, Body Cells
Fun worksheets with recipes too!
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for FALL
BONUS Enrichment, Kids Cooking Show – Queen Bean preps fresh veggie wraps! (11 minutes)
*Recommended for Sept. Future lessons align with holidays & national health campaigns
Elevate nutrition education to a daily practice without adding more than 30 seconds to your opening routine, with HKHP’s fun, easy and free Daily Scoop Program, a valuable enrichment component for the Cool Beans from Around the World nutrition curriculum.
Cool Bean and Cultural Connection: NAVY Bean & America the Beautiful
Nutrition Focus: Healthy Eating Plate, Role of Protein & Carbohydrates, Body Cells
Fun and engaging worksheets with recipes too!
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for FALL
BONUS Enrichment, Kids Cooking Show – Queen Bean & Dr. John, Navy Bean Soup (13 minutes)
*Recommended for October, as lessons generally align with holidays & national campaigns
Cool Bean & Cultural Connection: KIDNEY Bean & Native American Heritage
Nutrition Focus: Intro to Harvard’s Healthy Plate, Healthy Proteins & Carbs, Kidney Function
Fun & engaging worksheets with recipes too!
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for FALL
*Recommended for Nov. (if presenting one lesson monthly), for Native American Heritage Month
Cool Bean & Cultural Connection: GARBANZO Bean & the Middle East
Nutrition Focus: USDA & Harvard Healthy Eating Plates, Healthier Whole Grains (vs. processed)
Fun and engaging worksheets with recipes too!
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes, WINTER
*Recommended for December (if presenting one lesson monthly), with Holiday theme
Cool Bean & Cultural Connection: BLACK-EYED Pea & Africa and American Soul Food
Nutrition Focus: Fiber & Healthy Gut Bacteria, Healthy Soil Bacteria
Fun and engaging worksheets with recipes too!
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes, WINTER
BONUS Enrichment, Kids Cooking Show with Queen BeaN & Professor Chris Carter (12 minutes)
*Recommended for January in honor of MLK Day or February in honor of Black History Month
Cool Bean & Cultural Connection: SOY Bean & China-Chinese New Year
Nutrition Focus: Vitamins, Phytonutrients, Body Systems
Fun and engaging worksheets with recipes too!
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes, WINTER
*Recommended for January or February, recognizing Chinese New Year
Cool Bean & Cultural Connection: LENTIL Bean & India-Festival of Colors
Nutrition Focus: Macronutrients & Micronutrients, Value of Exercise
Fun and engaging worksheets with recipes too!
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for SPRING
BONUS Enrichment, Kid’s Cooking Show – Queen Bean & Dr. Rachna make the dish, Kitchari
*Recommended for March, the month of India’s Festival of Colors
Bean & Cultural Connection: BLACK Bean & Brazil-Amazon Rainforest (Earth Month)
Nutrition Focus: Eating for the Planet, Water is Life!
Fun and engaging worksheets with recipes too!
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for, easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for SPRING
*Recommended for April, in recognition of Earth Day
Cool Bean & Cultural Connection: PINTO Bean & Mexico-Cinco de Mayo
Nutrition Focus: Brain (mental) Health, Healthy Fats & Circulatory System
Fun and engaging worksheets, with recipes! Grades K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-6
Classroom Culinary Project – Click here for easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for SPRING
BONUS Enrichment, Kids Cooking Show – Queen Bean & Señor Miguel of School Nutrition
*Recommended for May, honoring Cinco de Mayo & Mexican Pride
Elevate nutrition education to a daily practice without adding more than 30 seconds to your opening routine, with HKHP’s fun, easy and free Daily Scoop Program, a valuable enrichment component for the Cool Beans from Around the World nutrition curriculum.
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