Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack Sprat. Jack was a little different because he didn’t like to eat anything that was fatty. That means he didn’t like foods that were greasy or oily.
Jack’s wife was different too! She didn’t like to eat anything that was lean. Lean foods are things that don’t have much fat, like some meats and vegetables.
Even though Jack and his wife liked different foods, they were a great team. When they shared a meal, they made sure nothing was left on the plate. Jack would eat the lean parts, and his wife would eat the fatty parts. Together, they cleaned the plate!
Jack and his wife teach us that it’s okay to like different things. When we work together and share, everyone can be happy. Just like Jack and his wife, we can find ways to make things work by helping each other.
Next time you have a meal, think about what you like to eat. Maybe you can share your favorite foods with a friend or family member and see how you can enjoy a meal together, just like Jack and his wife!
Food Sorting Game: Gather some toy food items or pictures of different foods. Ask the children to sort them into two groups: “Lean Foods” and “Fatty Foods.” Discuss why they think each food belongs in its group. This activity helps children understand the difference between lean and fatty foods, just like Jack and his wife.
Role Play Meal Sharing: Pair up the children and give each pair a pretend meal (using toy food or pictures). One child can pretend to be Jack, and the other can be his wife. Ask them to decide who will eat which parts of the meal, ensuring that nothing is left on the plate. This activity encourages teamwork and sharing, reflecting how Jack and his wife work together.
Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the school or playground. Ask them to observe and point out things that are different but work well together, like a tree with different kinds of leaves or a playground with various equipment. Discuss how differences can make things interesting and fun, just like Jack and his wife’s different tastes.
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Jack Sprat could eat no fat,
His wife could eat no lean.
And so between them both, you see,
They licked the platter clean.
Jack Sprat could eat no fat,
His wife could eat no lean.
And so between them both, you see,
They licked the platter clean.
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