Pleasurable

Students love kitchen and garden classes because they’re fun. Pleasurable food education is about children experiencing the joy of digging in the garden, picking fresh veggies, smelling and tasting the food they prepare, and sharing the experience with their classmates and helpers.

Get the Facts:

Research shows that fun has a powerful and positive impact on learning. When students are relaxed, happy and engaged, their senses are on full alert and their brains are perfectly primed to absorb the learning opportunities that surround them. 

For example, see:

• 'Importance of play in early childhood'
• 'Gardening in schools: A vital tool for children’s learning'
• Kitchen garden research