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 How it is useful? 

Mercado is an educational board game that blends play with purpose, supporting meaningful connections between concepts and real-world experiences. By playing this game students can: 

 

  • Build numeracy and literacy – count spaces and move across the board, while reading and interpreting game rules and cards 
  • Develop food literacy – learn food-related knowledge and skills 
  • Grow comfort with a variety of foods – gain exposure to new and familiar foods without pressure to taste or try 
  • Cultivate curiosity – learn which ingredients and kitchen equipment are needed to prepare a recipe 
  • Strengthen attention and memory – (Memory Mission) search for recipe ingredients and equipment while taking turns turning over cards 
  • Enhance problem-solving skills – (Mission Mercado) navigate the board while trying to collect food and kitchen equipment required for a recipe 
  • Express creativity – invent their own rules using the materials they choose 

 

🍽️  Digital Recipes 

Feeling inspired? Download our favourite quick and easy Mercado recipes to prepare with students as a group activity and/or share with caregivers: 

 

  Why you’ll like this game  

  • Classroom extension activity: Reinforces key concepts, encourages teamwork, and strengthens critical-thinking skills 
  • Indoor recess activity: Provides a fun, screen-free option that keeps students engaged, focused, and learning 
  • Afterschool program activity: Offers a meaningful, hands-on activity that supports skill-building in a relaxed, enjoyable environment 
  • Overall benefit: Brings learning to life and keeps students excited to explore in any setting. 

 

👩‍️ Backed by experts 

Created by Registered Dietitians at Teach Nutrition, this game develops food literacy and nurtures a positive relationship with food.  

 

Want an easy, student-led activity that’s fun and educational?  

👉Order Mercado today! 

Explore the activities

Giant Cookie Activity

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Energy Balls Activity

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Yogurt Bark Activity

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Panna Cotta Activity

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Energy Balls Recipe

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Yogurt Bark Recipe

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Panna Cotta Recipe

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Giant Cookie Recipe

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Instructions

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