Learning objectives
- To understand the importance of healthy food choices.
- To explore what it means to have a balanced diet.
EYFS outcomes
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
ELG: Managing Self
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including dressing, going to the toilet and understanding the importance of healthy food choices.
See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Children in reception will be learning to:
- Know and talk about the different factors that support their overall health and well-being:
- healthy eating.
See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).
Next steps
- Explore healthy eating and balanced diets as part of the everyday conversation around snacks and school mealtimes.
- Note any specific next steps for individual children.
