This Is the Way We Eat Our Food (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Kids Like Me)
Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers Series
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What’s inside...
This Is the Way We Eat Our Food by Laine Falk is an educational children's book that explores the diverse ways in which kids from around the world enjoy their meals. Through engaging photographs and simple text, the book illustrates the different types of food, eating customs, and culinary traditions that are unique to various cultures. It aims to teach young readers about the importance of food in daily life and how it reflects the customs and heritage of people from different backgrounds. The book is part of the Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series, which is designed to inform and entertain kids while encouraging an appreciation for cultural diversity. Features include vocabulary preview and review pages, fun editorial content, diagrams, glossary, beautiful photographs, simple interior design, and websites for further research.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways that people from different cultures eat their food?
Why do you think it's important to learn about how other children eat in different parts of the world?
Can you describe a food you've never tried before but would like to based on what you learned?
How do you think our eating habits are similar or different from the kids you read about in the book?
If you could have a meal with one of the children from the book, what questions would you ask them about their food?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by relating the book’s content to their own experiences with food.
Use the book as a starting point to discuss the importance of cultural diversity and how food plays a role in cultural identity.
Ask your child to draw or list foods discussed in the book, enhancing their engagement and memory of what they've learned.
Plan a themed meal based on a culture mentioned in the book, allowing your child to explore new flavors while connecting back to the story.
Consider exploring more books or resources about food around the world to build on the discussions started by this book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: The book showcases children from various cultural backgrounds and the diverse ways they engage with food.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect different cultures, fostering a more inclusive attitude from a young age.
Example Lesson: Healthy Eating Habits
Explanation: It discusses different types of foods that children around the world eat, highlighting nutritious choices.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore and incorporate a variety of healthy foods into their own diets.
Example Lesson: Social Skills and Sharing
Explanation: The book portrays scenes of children eating together, sharing meals and interacting socially.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of sharing and social interaction during meal times.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: Children are introduced to international cuisines, sparking curiosity about food and its origins.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to learn more about the world around them, enhancing their knowledge and understanding.