How Do You Get Kids to Try New Foods?

10 Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Try New Foods

Here are a few quick ways to encourage your child to try something new at the dinner table!

Involve your child in the cooking process
Look up recipes together
Make a list of ingredients for the store
Encourage your child to help you find items at the store from your list
Make a game or book about the food groups
Create hands-on experiences with cooking
Find out where the recipe comes from with your child on a map
Garden with your child
Read books about Cooking and Food
Follow our Little Hands that Cook with Books Series

We have many ideas for your in our Little Hands that Cook with Books Lessons on The Educators’ Spin On It. We encourage you to check out the following activities with your child. They will encourage your child to learn about nutrition, encourage them to try new things, and be a great cook in the kitchen with you!

It is also important to remember that every child is different and some may be more willing to try new foods than others. If you are concerned about your child’s eating habits, talk to your doctor.