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Follow Sam, our Curious Cook, as they explore how Canadian foods make their way from farm to table. Each episode takes children on a fun and educational adventure to learn about ingredients like milk, strawberries, and wheat - and the foods we enjoy that come from them.
⏱️ Each video is just 2 to 2.5 minutes long
Spark curiosity and grow food literacy!
Watch the videos, then dive into the hands-on activities below.
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Keep the learning going after watching the videos - try these fun and hands-on activities!
Early Childhood Educators
🍓 Try a smoothie recipe together
Use one of the simple recipes from our smoothie video series to prepare a smoothie as a class. This is a great way to explore ingredients and involve kids in a shared food experience.
🎨 Create with play dough
Invite children to shape their own food creations - like cookies, pizza, or bread. Perfect for pretend play and creative expression.
📖 Read food-themed books
Read food-related stories with children, including our book Saturday at the Dragon House.
Elementary Teachers
🥣Cook the recipes shown in the video Ready to try what you’ve seen? Prepare labneh, strawberry sauce, and focaccia with your group. These simple recipes can help children engage with cooking in a fun and meaningful way.
Looking for more ideas?
Check out A Guide to Cooking Techniques to support young cooks with their food skills.
Thank you!
We’re truly grateful to the Dairy Farmers of Canada proAction® team, The Jungle Farm, and the Alberta Wheat Commission for their generous contributions. Their support helped ensure that the images and messages featured in these videos reflect real-life experiences on Canadian farms.