Healthy at Home
COVID-19 has had several implications for families all over the province. This may come with several challenges but there are opportunities as well. Now is the chance for families to spend more time with each other - why not in the kitchen? With kids home from school it's the perfect time for teachers and parents to help them develop food literacy skills by trying new recipes like this one, or gardening activities such as this one.
We will be sharing educational and fun activities that your family can try together at home, so be sure to follow along, and scroll down for more activities.
Please share what you’re doing and tag us @NourishNS!
#SeeWhatImGrowing
#SeeWhatImCooking
Gardening
NEW - Lesson 4 - Guests in the Garden
Lesson 3 - Planning a Garden
Lesson 2 - Transplanting Your Seedlings Lesson Plan
Lesson 1 - Egg Carton Seed Starter
Digging In, a publication of the Nova Scotia Horticulture for Health Network
Make your own Seed Balls
Growing New Plants from Scraps
Divert NS - Compost Creators Learning Experience
Fun Garden Activities for Kids During Lockdown
Start seeds inside with Niki Jabbour
Healthy Eating
*NEW - Green Monster Smoothie
*NEW - Kale and Mango Salad
*NEW - No Bake Energy Bites
Marinated Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Strawberry Apple Salsa and Cinnamon Crisps
Watch “How to make a Sandwich” video
Grocery Staples resource
Make Strawberry Banana Smoothies in a Bag
Create Adorable Animal Snacks
Make Whole Wheat Sheet Pan Pancakes
Make Honey Grilled Salmon and Asparagus
Family Food Traditions Conversation Starter
Learn Cutting Board Skills
Make Frittata Bites
Contests and Other Activities
*NEW - Download Nourish Colouring Book
Printable Veggie and Fruit Coloring Book
Watch “A Connection”: 2019 Nourish Food and Film Challenge Finalist
Veggie & Fruit Puns - Free for download
Create Egg Geodes
NYR Flash Cards Easy Printable - version français
NYR Flash Cards Hard Printable - version français
Staying Safe
*NEW -COVID-19 Garden Guidelines for Organizers
*NEW - COVID-19 Garden Guidelines for Gardeners
*NEW - Garden Safety Tip Posters (Individual Pages)
*NEW - Garden Safety Tip Poster (all on one poster)
A Handwashing Activity with Cinnamon
Watch COVID-19 Q&A for Kids with Dr. Strang