In this lesson, you will learn how to choose and enjoy yummy food like hamburgers, crispy french fries, and fresh orange juice! You will discover how to get these tasty treats by inserting a coin and pushing a button. By the end of our fun adventure, you will be able to explain how to get each food item and share why they are so delicious. Get ready to have a great time with food!
Wow! It’s a bright and sunny day, perfect for some fun outside. Let’s see what delicious treats we can find!
Look, there’s a yummy hamburger waiting for us! It has a tasty patty that looks so good. The hamburger is saying, “Pick me, please!” Let’s choose the hamburger and enjoy its deliciousness.
To get the hamburger, we need to insert a coin and push the button. Then, the yummy hamburger will come out, ready to be eaten. Yum!
Next, we have some crispy french fries. They smell so great and look super crunchy. The french fries are saying, “Pick me, please!” Let’s have some of these tasty fries.
Just like with the hamburger, we insert a coin and push the button. The yummy french fries will come out, ready to be enjoyed. Crunch, crunch!
Now, let’s try some fresh orange juice. It’s sweet and refreshing, perfect for a sunny day. The orange juice is saying, “Pick me, please!” Let’s have a sip of this yummy drink.
To get the orange juice, we need to insert coins and push the buttons. The yummy orange juice will come out, ready to quench our thirst. Ahh, so refreshing!
Look at all the yummy food we have! A delicious hamburger, crispy french fries, and fresh orange juice. What a tasty adventure! Let’s enjoy our treats and have a wonderful day!
Food Art Creation: Gather some playdough or modeling clay in different colors. Encourage the children to create their own versions of the yummy hamburger, crispy french fries, and fresh orange juice. Ask them to think about the shapes and colors they need to use. Once they have created their food art, have them share their creations with the class and describe what ingredients they used in their imaginary recipes.
Role-Playing Vending Machine: Set up a pretend vending machine using a cardboard box. Provide play coins and have the children take turns being the customer and the vending machine operator. The customer can choose between the hamburger, french fries, or orange juice by inserting a coin and pressing a button. The vending machine operator then “dispenses” the chosen item. This activity helps children understand the concept of exchanging money for goods and enhances their social interaction skills.
Observation and Discussion: During snack time, ask the children to observe the different foods they have. Encourage them to think about the colors, textures, and smells of their snacks. Ask questions like, “What does your snack remind you of?” or “How is your snack similar to or different from the hamburger, fries, or orange juice in the story?” This will help them connect the lesson to their real-life experiences and develop their observation skills.
