Captain 5-a-day for educator – Curriculum
Captain 5-A-Day audio program
1. The Treasure
"The Adventures of Captain 5 A Day" Audio Cassette
Listen to the Cassette
Before inviting the children to embark on an adventure with Captain 5 A Day, sit back and listen to the cassette alone: The cassette takes 15 minutes. Let your imaginationgo.
After Listening to the Cassette Plan Follow Up Activity
You will find many fun filled adventures included in this adventure box. The five fruits and vegetables featured on the cassette are; carrots, broccoli, spinach, oranges and grapes.
If You Choose a Quick Adventure
At the end of the cassette Captain 5 A Day says, "Why not get some REAL fruits and vegetables right now." Easy tasting ideas: Baby carrots, small oranges or clementines, grapes or broccoli and spinach served raw with a low fat salad dressing for dipping.
If You Choose an Extended Adventure
If you have more time to extend the adventure, there are many interesting and fun ideas in this box. Some are real food adventures; some are virtual. Try a different activity each time you play the cassette to keep things exciting. The adventure cards will give details about timing and supplies.
"The Adventures of Captain 5 A Day"
Now you're ready to embark on the first adventure with your class.
Steps for Playing the Audio Cassette
Clear a fairly large space so that the children do not bump into each other.
Invite the children to embark on an adventure with Captain 5 A Day. Explain that the Captain's name comes from the goal of eating 5 fruits and vegetables each day to keep their bodies healthy and strong and to help them grow.
Assure them that they are growing strong now, but that they probably want to continue to grow and be stronger as they get older.
Show the children the pictures of the five featured fruits and vegetables. Also show them pictures of how these foods grow, to be sure they know what the food looks like before the cassette begins. (Both sets of pictures are found in the copy master section.)
Demonstrate galloping and how to walk with stiff legs.
Tell them that they need to put on their "pretend or make believe hats" and listen, follow along and have fun.
Play the cassette and have a great time.
After the cassette, embark on your follow-up adventure.