Oliver's Vegetables- Balanced Meal

Design Your Own Balanced Meal – Plate Template Worksheet

Make learning about healthy eating fun with this hands-on worksheet where children design their own balanced meal. Perfect for KS1 PSHE or science lessons on nutrition, this activity uses a plate template to help pupils think carefully about including a variety of food groups.

The worksheet includes:

A simple plate template for children to fill with drawings or cut-and-stick foods

Guidance on including fruit and vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates, and dairy

An extension activity linked to the book Oliver’s Vegetables, encouraging discussion about favourite foods, trying new vegetables, and healthy choices

Space for children to reflect on their own meals and make thoughtful choices

Ideal for PSHE, science, or cross-curricular work with literacy, this resource promotes understanding of nutrition, healthy eating habits, and making balanced choices. Suitable for KS1 learners.