Welcome to the Taste & Learn™ for Primary program!
Taste & Learn™ for Primary is an evidence-based program for Australian primary schools that supports student learning and fosters enjoyment of vegetables to positively impact children’s health and wellbeing.
Focuses on sensory education, not nutrition education
- Theoretical framework based on scientific insights on development of vegetable acceptance in children and sensory education
- Large emphasis on experiential learning and vegetable tastings in structured activities
- Focuses on fun, enjoyment and being a food adventurer
- Does not emphasize health
Evidence based, tested with a strong scientific design
- Demonstrated effects on student outcomes using a large trial with 25 schools (1639 students)
- Program and materials positively evaluated by teachers
- Developed and evaluated by CSIRO scientists and educators
- For details on the evidence base, see Publications
Aligned to the Australian curriculum
- Cross-curricular unit, aligns to Key Learning Areas including English, Science and Mathematics, general capabilities and cross-curricular priorities (Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and Sustainability)
Easy to use teacher materials
- Three units of work for Foundation – Year 2, Year 3 – 4 and Year 5 – 6
- Each unit consists of five one-hour lessons
- Fully written lesson plans with student worksheets and electronic whiteboard support
- Implementation manual and digital teacher training module
- Materials designed by education professionals and piloted in 25 schools
Funding acknowledgement
This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government, and co-investment from CSIRO. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.