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Organizing Tips

Create a freezer lunch station to save time when packing lunches.  

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Shopping Tips

Compare unit prices to get the most out of your grocery budget and make more informed choices.  

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Meal Prep Tips

Save time on meal prep by using ideas like this one for packing pizza in a school lunch.  

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Packing Tips

Get practical ideas on how to keep meals warm, delicious, and food-safe until lunchtime.  

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Unpacking Tips

This printable unpacking checklist is perfect for children to use when they get home from school. Place it on the fridge, so they can mark off each task with a magnet once completed.  

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Pre-Made School Newsletter Post

Easily copy and paste this pre-made post into your school newsletter to share with families.

Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Looking for more advice on school lunches? 

Find resources to simplify meals for everyone—teachers, families, students, and school staff. Explore all the options below!  

School Lunch Resources

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Grades 7 to 9

Grades 10 to 12

Canada’s Food Guide in Action Videos

Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) is made up of many different components. One such component, and[...]
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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Food Bingo

This unique bingo game is fun, yet educational. It explores foods grown and produced in Ca[...]
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All Levels

Classroom Kitchen

Looking for fun recipes to make at your school or child care facility? 

  

Try our recipe[...]
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Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

School Lunch Tips

Looking for lunch ideas for school? Our Registered Dietitians are here to help! 

Whether y[...]
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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Grades 7 to 9

Grades 10 to 12

Let's Talk About Food in Schools: Handout

Need some guidance on how to approach conversations around food and eating with students?[...]
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Early Learning

Grades K to 3

A Guide to Cooking Techniques

This resource provides descriptions and visual demonstrations for techniques such as measu[...]
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Grades K to 3

Food Explorers - Alberta & Saskatchewan

This Food Explorer Kit is designed for Alberta and Saskatchewan educators. Order your kit[...]
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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Mealtime Roles in Elementary School Poster

Support students in learning to eat well and help everyone relax and enjoy meals and snack[...]
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