When was the last time you tried something new?
TastEd invites children to see, smell, touch, and explore a vegetable or fruit before they taste it. It builds curiosity and confidence and helps create a positive relationship with what’s on their plate.
#sensoryfoodeducation
Rosie White, an EY teacher at Prendergast Primary, explains the power of TastEd to transform how children eat. When we talk about changing school meals, we need to talk food education. It’s not just about what’s served, it’s about making sure healthy food is eaten and loved.
Did you know asparagus is traditionally harvested from St George’s Day (today - 23rd April) through to the Summer Solstice?
Have you tried asparagus?
You can find out more vegetable facts, school food news and TastEd updates in our half-termly newsletter https://t.co/QS20sVLqQX
500 new breakfast clubs have launched as part of the DFE roll out.
These breakfasts will be healthy, nutritious and varied. But they could be an opportunity to broaden our children's tastes. Our latest blog explores breakfast in all its forms!
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Join the TastEd team 🥕
Love food education? This could be the perfect role for you. You’ll inspire teachers, get hands-on in schools, and help shape the future of sensory food education in the UK.
Deadline for applications: 29th April
https://t.co/ZiwGCV1eo0
What is breakfast to you?
Around the world, breakfast looks very different, from chilaquiles to dahl and paratha.
Anna Shepard explores how cereals took over and why the morning meal can be the perfect time to introduce children to new flavours.
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This past weekend the TastEd team attended the #NOF Conference. This inspiring event celebrated the impact that has been achieved developing healthier food environments for children.
Thank you to everyone who organised, spoke and shared their stories!
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Our co-founder, @KitchenBee , recently sat down with the artist behind TastEd’s illustrations of joyful vegetables and fruits. Annabel's drawings don’t just decorate our resources, they help children see carrots, peas and peppers in a new way. https://t.co/uAPnNYCI6F
We’re looking for a new Chair of Trustees!
Through sensory food education, we support teachers and early years educators to bring food to life in classrooms across the UK.
Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/ZiwGCV1Mdy
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#foodeducation#charity#volunteer
FREE food ed training for teachers & ey practitioners🥕
📅 9 February
⏰ 4.30–5.30pm (arrive from 4.00pm)
📍 @FoodMuseumUK , Stowmarket
Help children build confidence, curiosity and positive relationships with food through sensory exploration!
To book email [email protected]
Our founders @KitchenBee and Jason O’Rourke will be at #ORFC this Friday, joined by Mallika Basu and @nicksaltmarsh (@hodmedods) for a hands-on workshop on inspiring future generations to love legumes through sensory exploration.
Fri 9 Jan 9–10.20am Story Museum – Woodshed
Huge congratulations to our co-founder @KitchenBee on receiving her MBE for services to food writing and food education 🎉
From bestselling author to co-founding TastEd, Bee’s contributions are changing our country for the better. So proud of this well-deserved recognition 🧡🥕
Thrilled to team up with the brilliant @FoodMuseumUK to bring TastEd’s sensory food education to families and schools across Suffolk!
Thanks to support from @suffolkgiving , we’ll also be working with local schools to embed sensory food education long-term.
Send Christmas cards that do more!❄️
Charity cards featuring festive vegetable artwork by Annabel Lee. Support us in our mission to help every child experience the joy of vegetables and to transform food education in UK schools and nurseries for good. 🥕
https://t.co/Ja7iWMSBa7
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re thanking our amazing trustees!
You help children explore, taste & enjoy food through sensory education every day. 🙏
#TastEd@KitchenBee@McgowenKim
Jane Lockie | Dr Jason O'Rourke | Jessica Lea-Wilson | Joolz Foster | John Lee | Flora Donovan
Did you know? 👀
TastEd’s free curriculum linked resources are written by award-winning food writer @KitchenBee , in collaboration with primary school teachers and experts.
Discover more: https://t.co/jQkoryGzKr
#TastEd#FoodEducation#BeeWilson#SensoryEducation
We’re loving the feedback from this year’s TastEd teachers! 💛
Our free, easy-to-use resources help children explore food with joy - and we’re hearing stories of children whooping with excitement for the lessons! 🍎🥦 #TastEd#FoodEducation
We had a special visitor at Springfield Bees Pre-school, MP for Chelmsford, @mariecgoldman! 🍋
She joined a classic TastEd activity: “What’s in the Sock?” 🧦
The children explored lemons, peppers & kohlrabi, using all their senses! 🥦
Thanks to all who made it joyful! 💚 #TastEd