Food Time, Kind Time
We eat together, we care together.
It is class picnic day. Our families sent many foods. I bring cookies from home. Noor sits by me. She has a peanut allergy. I read the wrapper with my teacher. It says may contain peanuts. I keep the wrapper closed. I wash my hands. I offer apple slices instead. Noor smiles and says yes.
Take home: Always ask about allergies. It’s about keeping everyone safe.
Mateo stands by the salsa bowls. One is very spicy. He likes gentle flavors. He chooses the mild bowl and says no thank you to the spicy one. We do not tease. We pass him the crackers he likes.
Take Home: Always ask about what others like or dislike. It’s about being considerate (kind)
Priya brings lentil patties from home. Her family is vegetarian. That means no meat. She shows me the spices. Cumin and garlic. I ask, may I try a small bite. She says yes. I taste and say thank you. It is warm and soft.
Take Home: Always ask about preferences. It’s about respecting choices.
We all have our food story:
We look around our picnic. So many choices. So many stories. We keep labels for checking. We ask before sharing. We listen when someone says no. My tummy feels full, and my heart feels kind. Eating is about food, and it is also about friends.
Knowledge nuggets:
Allergies can make someone unwell, we keep friends safe by checking and asking.
People have preferences and traditions, kind words make everyone welcome.
Try it:
Ask first before offering or trading food.
Keep labels and packages so friends can check.
Use kind words when someone says no.
Words to know:
Allergy, a food that makes someone unwell
Preference, the way a person likes things
Tradition, a family way done over time
Self-check:
I checked or asked before sharing food
I used kind words when someone says “no”
I respected a friend’s allergy or tradition
Takeaway: Kind eating keeps everyone safe and welcome