Teaching children healthy options about food begins with everyday practice. At our daycare we encourage children to take part in making decisions when it comes to eating. We support their curiosity and introduce new food experiences by getting the children to actively take part in the preparation process. This helps them think about questions like: Where does our food come from? What is excess waste? How are we responsible for serving others and clean up? Cooking is also a fun way to connect with the children and their home experiences, culture and tasting palettes. Using local ingredients from the Prince George area helps them appreciate what's available in their own community.