Welcome to Harvest of the Month

Experience the Harvest of the Month self-guided online toolkit brought to you by the University of California San Diego Center for Community Health School Wellness. The online toolkit offers elementary school educators step-by-step instructions and materials to implement monthly nutrition education lessons in the classroom.

Harvest of the Month provides lessons and activities for students, families and the community to engage in hands-on opportunities to explore, taste, and learn about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables and being active everyday.

 

Steps to Teach Harvest of the Month in the Classroom


Harvest of the Month Interactive Seasonal Calendar-San Diego County

Click on a fruit or vegetable to access the materials to conduct the five steps. San Diego’s seasonal produce helps communities maintain healthy lifestyle habits.

Fall (September, October, November)

Dried Fruits

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Dried Fruits - Resources

Video: Dates

Learn how dates grow on a California Date Farm.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Dates

• See How do I obtain and prepare produce for taste tests?
• See How do I conduct taste tests in the classroom?

Dates

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 date.

• Place 1 date on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

 

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Figs

• See How do I obtain and prepare produce for taste tests?
• See How do I conduct taste tests in the classroom?

Figs

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 fig.

• Cut off the stem of each fig.
• Place 1 fig on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

Kinder Workbook_DriedFruit PDF

1st Workbook_DriedFruit PDF

2nd Workbook_DriedFruit PDF

3rd Workbook_DriedFruit PDF

4th Workbook_DriedFruit PDF

5th Workbook_DriedFruit PDF

6th Workbook_DriedFruit PDF

Educator Newsletter

Educator Newsletter: Dried Fruits PDF

Energizer

Energizer: Dried Fruits PDF

Family Newsletter

Family Newsletter: Dried Fruits (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Dried Fruits (Spanish) PDF

Family Newsletter: Dried Fruits (Chinese) PDF

Family Newsletter: Dried Fruits (Hmong) PDF

Family Newsletter: Dried Fruits (Russian) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Pérsimos

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Persimmon - Resources

Video: Persimmon

Watch this virtual farm video about organic Fuyu persimmons.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Persimmons

• See How do I obtain and prepare produce for taste tests?
• See How do I conduct taste tests in the classroom?

Pérsimos

Suggested Sample: Each persimmon provides about 12 slices.  Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash the persimmons.
• Slice and remove the top stem and any leaves.
• Cut the persimmon in half, starting at the top stem and cutting to the bottom.
• Lay the flat half on the cutting board.
• Cut the half into 6 slices.
• Place 1 slice of persimmon on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

NOTICE: If you have downloaded workbook lessons prior to April 26, 2018, please replace with the current versions due to a bit.ly link that is easily misread and leads to an inappropriate site.

Kinder_Workbook_Persimmon PDF

1st_Workbook_Persimmon PDF

2nd_Workbook_Persimmon PDF

3rd_Workbook_Persimmon PDF

4th_Workbook_Persimmon PDF

5th_Workbook_Persimmon PDF

6th_Workbook_Persimmon PDF

Persimmons_Video_LAUSD_1112 WMV

Educator Newsletter

Ed_News_Persimmon PDF

Energizer

Energizer: Persimmon PDF

Family Newsletter

Family Newsletter: Persimmon (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Persimmon (Spanish) PDF

Family Newsletter: Persimmon (Chinese) PDF

Family Newsletter: Persimmon (Hmong) PDF

Family Newsletter: Persimmon (Russian) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Uvas

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Grapes- Resources

Video: Grapes

Learn how table grapes grow in California.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Grapes

• See How do I obtain and prepare produce for taste tests?
• See How do I conduct taste tests in the classroom?

Uvas

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 2 to 3 grapes.

• Remove any stems.
• Wash the grapes.
• Place 2 to 3 grapes on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

Kinder_Workbook_Grapes PDF

1st_Workbook_Grapes PDF

2nd_Workbook_Grapes PDF

3rd_Workbook_Grapes PDF

4th_Workbook_Grapes PDF

5th_Workbook_Grapes PDF

6th_Workbook_Grapes PDF

Educator Newsletter

Educator Newsletter: Grapes PDF

Family Newsletter

Family Newsletter: Grapes (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Grapes (Spanish) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Pimientos

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Peppers - Resources

Video: Bell Pepper

Learn about the 'Pepper People of the Bay Area' who grow about 30 different varieties of peppers.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Bell Pepper

Bell Pepper

Suggested Sample: Each bell pepper will provide about 16 strips. Provide each student with 1 strip.

  • Wash the peppers. Cut out the stem.
  • Slice each pepper in half from top to bottom. Remove the inside ribs and seeds.
  • Cut each pepper half into 8 equal strips.
  • Place 1 strip of pepper on a napkin and distribute to each student.
  • Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

 

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

NOTICE: If you downloaded workbook lessons prior to April 26, 2018, please replace with the current versions due to a bit.ly link that is easily misread and leads to an inappropriate site.

Kinder_Workbook_Peppers PDF

1st_Workbook_Peppers PDF

2nd_Workbook_Peppers PDF

3rd_Workbook_Peppers PDF

4th_Workbook_Peppers PDF

5th_Workbook_Peppers PDF

6th_Workbook_Peppers PDF

Educator Newsletter

Educator Newsletter: Peppers PDF

Energizer

Energizer: Peppers PDF

Family Newsletter

Family Newsletter: Peppers (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Peppers (Spanish) PDF

Family Newsletter: Peppers (Chinese) PDF

Family Newsletter: Peppers (Hmong) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Tomates

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Tomatoes - Resources

Video: Tomatoes

Learn how cherry tomatoes grow on a farm in Madison, Wisconsin.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Cherry Tomato

Cherry Tomato

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 to 2 cherry tomatoes.

  • Remove the stem.
  • Wash the tomatos.
  • Place 1 to 2 cherry tomatoes on a napkin and distribute to each student.
  • Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

Kinder_Workbook_Tomato PDF

1st_Workbook_Tomato PDF

2nd_Workbook_Tomato PDF

3rd_Workbook_Tomato PDF

4th_Workbook_Tomato PDF

5th_Workbook_Tomato PDF

6th_Workbook_Tomato PDF

Educator Newsletter

Educator Newsletter: Tomato PDF

Energizer

Energizer: Tomatoes PDF

Family Newsletter

Family Newsletter: Tomatoes (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Tomatoes (Spanish) PDF

Family Newsletter: Tomatoes (Chinese) PDF

Family Newsletter: Tomatoes (Hmong) PDF

Family Newsletter: Tomatoes (Russian) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Tubérculos

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Root Vegetables - Resources

Video: Carrots

Watch how carrots are harvested.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Carrots

Baby Carrots

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 baby carrot.

  • Wash the baby carrots.
  • Cut off the stem or excess roots.
  • Place 1 baby carrot on a napkin and distribute to each student.
  • Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Jicama

Jicama

Suggested Sample: Each jicama will provide about 20 sticks. Provide each student with 3 sticks.

  • Wash and scrub each jicama.
  • Use a knife or peeler to remove the outer skin. The outer skin can cause stomach aches if eaten.
  • Cut each jicama in half.
  • Place the flat part of the jicama on the cutting board. Slice the jicama lengthwise into long, thin pieces. Slice each piece again into long thin strips (like matchsticks).
  • Place about 3 sticks on a napkin and distribute to each student.
  • Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

NOTICE: If you downloaded workbook lessons prior to April 26, 2018, please replace with the current versions due to a bit.ly link that is easily misread and leads to an inappropriate site.

Kinder_Workbook_RootVegetables PDF

1st_Workbook_RootVegetables PDF

2nd_Workbook_RootVegetables PDF

3rd_Workbook_RootVegetables PDF

4th Workbook_Carrot PDF

5th Workbook_Carrot PDF

6th Workbook_Carrot PDF

Educator Newsletter

Educator Newsletter: Root Vegetables PDF

Family Newsletter

Family Newsletter: Root Vegetables (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Root Vegetables (Spanish) PDF

Family Newsletter: Root Vegetables (Chinese) PDF

Family Newsletter: Root Vegetables (Hmong) PDF

Family Newsletter: Potatoes (Chinese) PDF

Family Newsletter: Potatoes (Russian) PDF

Family Newsletter: Sweet Potatoes (Hmong) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Winter (December, January, February)

Betabel

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Beet - Resources

Video: Beets

Learn how beets are grown.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Beets

 

Betabel

Suggested Sample:  Each beet will provide about 10 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

  • Wash and scrub the beets.
  • Cut off the stem and any excess root.
  • Use a knife or peeler to remove the outer skin.
  • Set the flat part of the beet on the cutting board. Cut the half into about 5 slices. If the center slices are too large, cut them in half.
  • Place 1 slice of beet on a napkin and distribute to each student.
  • Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

Kinder_Workbook_Beets PDF

1st_Workbook_Beets PDF

2nd_Workbook_Beets PDF

3rd_Workbook_Beets PDF

4th_Workbook_Beets PDF

5th_Workbook_Beets PDF

6th_Workbook_Beets PDF

Educator Newsletter

Educator Newsletter: Beets PDF

Energizer

Energizer: Beets PDF

Family Newsletter

Family Newsletter: Beets (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Beets (Spanish) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Manzanas

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Apples - Resources

Video: Apples

Watch how apples are transported from Howard Ranch in Chico, CA, to farmers markets and grocery stores.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Apples

Manzanas

Suggested Sample: Each apple will provide about 8 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

  • Wash the apples.
  • Cut each apple in half starting from the top stem and cutting to the bottom.
  • Cut out the core with a knife.
  • Lay the flat side of the apple half on the cutting board. Cut the apple half into 4 slices or wedges of equal size.
  • Place 1 slice of apple on a napkin and distribute to each student.
  • Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

NOTICE: If you downloaded workbook lessons prior to April 26, 2018, please replace with the current versions due to a bit.ly link that is easily misread and leads to an inappropriate site.

Kinder_Workbook_Apples PDF

1st_Workbook_Apples PDF

2nd_Workbook_Apples PDF

3rd_Workbook_Apples PDF

4th Workbook_Apple PDF

5th Workbook_Apple PDF

6th Workbook_Apple PDF

Educator Newsletter

Educator Newsletter: Apples PDF

Energizer

Energizer: Apples PDF

Family Newsletter

Family Newsletter: Apples (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Apples (Spanish) PDF

Family Newsletter: Apples (Chinese) PDF

Family Newsletter: Apples (Hmong) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Cítricos

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Citrus - Resources

Video: Tangelos

Learn about Minneola Tangelos through a virtual farm trip to Sunrise Farms in Vista, CA.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Oranges

Naranjas

Suggested Sample: Each orange will provide about 8 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

  • Wash the outer skins of the oranges.
  • Cut off the top and bottom of the orange.
  • Place the flat part of the orange on the cutting board and cut the orange in half from top to bottom.
  • Cut each half into 4 slices.
  • Place 1 slice of orange on a napkin and distribute to each student.
  • Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Tangerines

 Tangerines

Suggested Sample: Each tangerine will provide about 8 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

  • Wash the outer skin of the tangerines.
  • Cut off the top and bottom of the tangerine.
  • Place the flat part of the tangerine on the cutting board and cut the tangerine in half from top to bottom.
  • Cut each half into 4 slices.
  • Place 1 slice of tangerine on a napkin and distribute to each student.
  • Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Rate the Taste

Kinder: Rate the Taste PDF

1st Grade: Rate the Taste PDF

2nd-3rd Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

4th-6th Grades: Rate the Taste PDF

Workbook Lessons

NOTICE: If you downloaded workbook lessons prior to April 26, 2018, please replace with the current versions due to a bit.ly link that is easily misread and leads to an inappropriate site.

Kinder_Workbook_Citrus PDF

1st_Workbook_Citrus PDF

2nd_Workbook_Citrus PDF

3rd_Workbook_Citrus PDF

4th Workbook_Orange PDF

5th Workbook_Orange PDF

6th Workbook_Orange PDF

Educator Newsletter

Educator Newsletter: Orange PDF

Educator Newsletter: Mandarins PDF

Energizer

Energizer: Citrus PDF

Family Newsletter: Oranges

Family Newsletter: Oranges (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Oranges (Spanish) PDF

Family Newsletter: Oranges (Hmong) PDF

Family Newsletter: Mandarins

Family Newsletter: Mandarins (English) PDF

Family Newsletter: Mandarins (Spanish) PDF

Family Newsletter: Mandarins (Chinese) PDF

Family Newsletter: Mandarins (Hmong) PDF

Family Newsletter: Mandarins (Russian) PDF

Recetas

Tasting Trio Teacher Booklet.All HOTM produce PDF

Verduras de Hoja Verde

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Salad Greens - Resources

Video: Spinach

Learn how Bloomsdale spinach grows at Go Green Agriculture in Encinitas, CA.


Contáctenos

Rachel Kramer

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Acknowledgements

The Harvest of the Month seasonal calendar for San Diego County was developed by UC San Diego Center for Community Health with input from Community Health Improvement Partners Food Systems’ San Diego County Crop Availability Report and Escondido Union, San Ysidro, and Vista Unified School District Nutrition Services. The seasonal calendar allows the flexibility to procure fruits and vegetables from different sources, such as local farmers, school gardens or local businesses, to encourage monthly Harvest of the Month classroom taste-tests and lessons. The Harvest of the Month Calendar features six different fruits and vegetables each season. This is the third edition of the San Diego County Harvest of the Month calendar. The previous editions were developed with input from the San Diego region Farm to School Task Force and other Southern California health departments.

 

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