Start Strong, Stay Strong
Empowering children to make healthier choices, for themselves and the planet
FairPrice Foundation is championing Start Strong, Stay Strong, Singapore's first preschool nutrition and sustainability education programme, developed in partnership with Terra SG and My First Skool by NTUC First Campus, and supported by nutrition knowledge partner, KK Women's and Children's Hospital.
The programme is designed to educate children and their families to make informed food choices that are better for their health, and for the planet.
Leveraging fun and gamified learning experiences, the curriculum brings nutrition and sustainability education to life!
Dive deeper into the programme components below.
Start Strong, Stay Strong (Preschool Edition)
Programme Objective
Early years are vital for forming lifelong healthy eating habits, yet many children struggle with understanding nutrition and sustainability.
Our preschool programme is designed to make learning fun and engaging, empower children to embrace healthy habits, and inspire positive changes at home and in their community.
The programme is currently being piloted at My First Skool campuses islandwide, and will be scaled to other preschools coming 2025.
Impact on the Individual
Equip children with a robust, foundational understanding of food and nutrition to lead strong and healthy lives.
Impact on the Family
Empower children to positively influence their household's eating habits.
Impact on the World
Enable children to understand how their daily choices can shape and impact the world around them.
Programme Components
Healthy Plate Heroes: Eat Right, Grow Well
Children will embark on an exciting journey to discover vibrant food groups and essential nutrients, and learn how they can build a balanced diet to stay healthy and strong.
Take-Home Mission
Children are encouraged to explore their household's eating habits and dietary needs, to guide them in making informed nutrition choices for their family.
Food Finder Adventure: Supermarket Spree
Children will take on the role of nutrition detectives in an exciting supermarket adventure, where they'll discover how to identify more nutritious and sustainable food options to meet various dietary needs. Kids will also learn how to:
- Identify nutrition labels
- Identify better-value food options
- Reduce food waste with imperfect edibles
Registration of Interest
Excited to bring this enriching programme to your preschool or early education centre? Register your interest today!
FAQs
Start Strong, Stay Strong is championed by FairPrice Foundation, developed in partnership with Terra SG and My First Skool by NTUC First Campus, and supported by nutrition knowledge partner, KK Women's and Children's Hospital.
This programme is specifically tailored for preschool children, between 4 to 6 years old. It aims to engage young learners in a fun and educational way, laying the foundations for them to develop and sustain healthy eating habits throughout their lives.
For children above 6 years old, join the learning with our Start Strong Explorer's Quest at FairPrice City Square Mall instead!
The programme features interactive games, storytelling, role-playing, and experiential learning through in-class and real-world scenarios to teach children about nutrition.
Children will develop a strong, foundational understanding of food and nutrition, learn to make healthier food choices, and understand the impact of their actions on their households and the environment. These lessons help them develop healthier habits that can lead to lifelong well-being.
The programme consists of two facilitated games: Healthy Plate Heroes and Food Finder Adventure, each lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. These two components are scheduled at least a week apart, with the Take-Home Mission completed in between. The format combines interactive games, group activities, experiential trails and opportunities for children to apply and connect what they learn in school with real-world experiences beyond the classroom.
While the programme is designed for preschoolers, we strongly encourage parents to be involved in the different stages of their child's learning. Parents will be provided a leaflet in the Take-Home Mission, with suggestions on how they can support and sustain their child's learning at home. For example, the Take-Home Mission comprises activities for both parent and child to work on together, to discover the different food habits and dietary needs within the household. The material is designed to be simple and engaging, allowing families to explore the topic of food and nutrition together.
Upon completion of the Supermarket Spree, children will also be given a nutri-bundle, containing fresh fruits and healthy breakfast essentials. The bundle also contains a Stay Strong Recipe Pack filled with easy, affordable, delicious and nutritious recipes that families can plan and prepare together. This encourages families to explore fresh food experiences together, and nurture healthy food habits within the household.
The programme curriculum includes exposure to various dietary needs and requirements, to help children understand the importance of accommodating different food needs and ensure that all children can participate.
Schools can register for the programme here. Parents interested in enrolling their children in the programme should contact their child's preschool to inquire about participation.
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