This activity requires some prep work. You will need magazines that contain pictures of various foods. Once you have collected enough magazines so that the entire class can cut out a meal, you are ready for this lesson.
Distribute the magazines and instruct children to cut out food to make a meal of their choice. Have students look at the pyramid and see if the meal they created is a good choice. Offer helpful information such as: grilled or baked chicken is a better choice than fried chicken.
Extension Lesson:
Divide students into small groups and have them act out how they would order their meal at a restaurant. Remind them to demonstrate good manners by saying please and thank you.