Activities for Kids

Dramatically reduce children's risk of foodborne illness by teaching them simple steps with free, downloadable activities from The Home Food Safety program.

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 Word Search Puzzle
Designed for children ages 8-12
Teach your children important food safety terms by seeing how many they can find in the Home Food Safety Word Search.
Word Scramble
Designed for children ages 8-12
Kids can unscramble the word that matches the picture and description of tools we use to prevent foodborne illness in our homes.
Hand Washing Maze
Designed for children ages 7-12
Have your children help Mike and Lily get to dinner by washing their hands first.
Food Thermometer Worksheet
Designed for middle schoolers
Help your children learn what is the a safe temperature for certain cooked dishes to avoid food poisoning that can make you sick.
Calling all Cookie Dough Samplers!
Resisting the urge to sample cookie dough can be virtually impossible for kids (and adults!).

Encourage your family to take the Cookie Rookie Pledge before helping with baking, and reward them for curbing their cookie dough craving with an official Cookie Rookie Certificate of Achievement.

 
 
More Tips for Kids
Microwave Safety for Kids