The Hungry Ears Workshop
The Course
Schools and nurseries play a critical role in encouraging children to eat healthily.
As of September 2025, the government has proposed a curriculum enhancement to encourage schools to deliver effective food education. Hungry Ears workshops help educators achieve this.
With its ready-to-use lessons, Hungry Ears food education is designed to teach children aged 3–7 about healthy eating through a unique series of video stories, fun activities, sensory play, and tasting sessions.
Magnolia is a cute and lovable harvest mouse. Lost, she finds her way into a human house. She nibbles on fruit and veggies and discovers something magical about everything she eats. Over time, Magnolia makes many friends who help her on her quest to find her family.
The Benefits
Through these humorous and heartwarming stories, children discover the benefits of fruits and vegetables in a fun and memorable way.
They also develop an understanding of nature and the world around them, while exploring themes of family, friendship, and community.
Aligned with EYFS and KS1 frameworks and teacher-approved, the course fits seamlessly into the teaching week.
In schools running this programme over the past two years, 70% of teachers reported that children were more willing to try new foods at lunch, and kitchens noted a reduction in food waste.
Annual school subscription: £299*
*Discounted rates are available for local authorities and multi-academy trusts subscribing multiple schools.
The Resources
Upon accessing the course, you will find:
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30 short video stories about Magnolia the mouse
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A lesson plan accompanying each story
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Downloadable activity worksheets
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Ideas for additional activities and learning
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Easy and budget-friendly recipes for parents to reinforce lessons at home.
Please note that food for tasting sessions is not included. However, the fruits, vegetables, and herbs are all seasonal and readily available at your local supermarket.
Some school kitchens have embraced the course by incorporating the featured foods into children’s snacks or school lunches.
For example, during "Apple Week," students might enjoy sliced apples and apple crumble, while "Sweetcorn Week" could feature tinned sweetcorn. Brussels sprouts may be served during "Christmas Week." This fun approach helps engage the whole school in the learning experience.
Together, we can inspire children to enjoy fruits and vegetables, setting them on the path to a healthy future.
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