Classroom Nutrition Education
Resources – Grades K-2
Little D’s Nutrition Expedition
Little D the dragon transports 2nd graders back to the time of medieval castles to learn the importance of nutrition and physical activity in thisFive Food Group based curriculum that links to language arts and health. 
The curriculum consists of ten activity plans that range from 25-60 minutes each. This is free to 2nd grade teachers in Michigan. Download at www.nutritionexplorations.org
Handouts
MyPyramid for Kids
A two-sided, 8 ½ x 11 handout with the MyPyramid for Kids graphic on one side and eating and physical activity tips on the other side. This is an excellent guide to use with both children and families. Download PDF
Activities
Thank Goodness for Cows Coloring Book
Lady Holly from Little D’s Nutrition Expedition talks to kids about life on the farm, how milk gets processed, and different types of dairy food and their great health benefits. Download PDF
Dairy Coloring Sheet
This adorable color-by-number sheet of a farmer milking a cow will make every kid smile…and want some ice-cold milk! Download PDF
Where’s the Dairy?
Take the challenge and find hidden dairy food in this fun activity sheet for kids. Download PDF
Moo Masks
These easy and oh-so-cute masks can be made in coordination with a nutrition lesson on the Milk Group, at Halloween, or any day kids feel like mooovin’ around! Download PDF
Dairy Maze
Help the dairy farmer move the milk from farm to table in this fun dairy maze. Download PDF
Posters
MyPyramid for Kids
A two-sided, 24 x 36 poster of MyPyramid for Kids. One side is the simplified MyPyramid graphic for kids in grades K-3 and theother side features the advanced MyPyramid graphic with healthy eating and physical activity messages for kids in grade 4-6. Available to Michigan residents only. For ordering information please call United Dairy Industry of Michigan, 1-800-241-6455 (MILK).
Milk. Go With the Flow
Follow the journey from milk’s wholesome start to its delicious finish.
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Foods From A to Z
This colorful 25 ½ x 33 poster is perfect for Kindergarten classrooms. It features a photograph of one food for every letter of the alphabet and includes food from all five food groups. Available to Michigan residents only. For ordering information please call United Dairy Industry of Michigan, 1-800-241-6455 (MILK).
Recipes
Super Dairy Snacking
You will want to play with your food after you make a cheese bug, zoo sandwiches, lip smackin’ peppy popcorn and many more fun and delicious snacks. These snacks can be made in the classroom or sent home to parents for healthy after-school snack ideas. Download PDF
A Recipe for Milk
An educational page for kids on how milk goes from hay to home.
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Teaching Tools
Food Models
These are a must have for teachers at any grade level! The life-size, sturdy cardboard photographs of 200 commonly eaten foods include the food’s nutrition label on the back. They are ideal for any nutrition lessons and compliment the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and USDA’s MyPyramid food guidance system. Available to Michigan residents only. For ordering information please call United Dairy Industry of Michigan, 1-800-241-6455 (MILK).