Program Materials
Download and print these materials to incorporate Farm to Preschool activities in the classroom or at home, to assist with purchasing seasonal foods, and to promote our program with families.
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Balanced Plate Poster
Display this poster in the classroom as a guide for healthy eating, featuring local farmers and foods from every season. (Original size: 11” x 17”)
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Plant Parts Poster
Use this illustrated poster to teach children about the different parts of the plant that we eat and that everyday foods come from. (Original size: 11” x 17”)
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Local Food Purchasing Seasonality Chart
Use this chart to plan your Farm to Preschool food purchases. Organized by the season, it shows the fruits and vegetables you can expect to see in the online marketplace at different times of the year.
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How It Works Poster
Display this family-focused poster at your preschool so parents can see how the program works and how it can benefit their children. (Original size: 11” x 17”)
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Preschool Resource Kit Guide
This guide accompanies our Preschool Resource Kit and contains information about reading, gardening, and cooking with children. It also includes templates for farm-to-table activities and passive learning materials to post in the classroom.
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Understanding Wholesale Quantities & Sizes
This tool will help you convert wholesale quantities (like a 10-pound case of broccoli) into individual servings for children. It also includes storage tips and cooking ideas for many seasonal foods.
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Glossary of Cooking Terms
This guide contains definitions for the cooking terms often used in English-language recipes.
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Guide to Common Herbs
This guide includes pictures and descriptions for many of the herbs available through the Farm to Preschool marketplace.
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Guide to Cutting Techniques
This sheet describes how to do the knife cutting techniques commonly used in recipe instructions.
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At-Home Activities for Preschoolers
Developed during COVID, this guide provides ideas and instructions for doing farm-to-table activities at home. A great resource to share with families.
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Nurturing Health Equity Infographic
Developed in partnership with students at the University of Washington, this infographic shows how Farm to Table nurtures health equity through food and education.
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Food Systems Resilience Infographic
Developed in partnership with students at the University of Washington, this infographic captures the diversity of benefits that come from our local food system.