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When young children ask about food – “What’s that? Where does it come from?” – they want to engage, connect, and understand. How to Talk about Food is a supportive tool for early childhood educators that encourages respectful, responsive dialogue rooted in children’s natural curiosity.
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Nurture children's curiosity
Use children’s questions as opportunities for connection and confidence. You don’t need all the answers! When in doubt, try: “What a great question! Let’s find out together.” The chart in this resource offers practical suggestions in the “Consider…” column to guide respectful, sensory-based food discussions.
Young children are still learning to identify foods and building comfort with new tastes and textures. It’s important to reduce pressure to eat, which can cause anxiety. Familiarity and choice create trust.
Want to learn more? This resource is part of the Learning Together with Food module from Nourishing Beginnings, a free PD program for ELCC.
