Frequently Asked Questions
How is Food is Cool different?
Food is Cool is for the early years, and uses a positive and holistic approach to nutrition education that focuses more on the how and less on the what. It uses a shared language, simple, engaging tips and tricks that are backed by science. Food is Cool uses only real images of food in our resources so children know what food really looks like. It’s creative, outside the box but all-inclusive nutrition education that’s ready to go. Over 200 pages of content, parent communication, resources and more. It includes ongoing professional development, and is the only holistic program available in Australia for the early years co-created by a nutrition expert and education expert. We offer a free club for everyone to support children’s nutrition and learning.
Is your program appropriate for homeschooling?
Most definitely. It’s shelf-ready and all-inclusive. The Early Foodi Program has everything you need to make food cool again while aligning to the current curriculum. The program is step-by-step and simple to use, allowing anyone, even those who have minimal training in education to be able to use it.
What do I get with the free membership?
Access to our free Foodi Club members area with resources, videos and a link to our private Foodi Forum on Facebook so you can ask questions and share you food and education questions with other parents, caregivers, educators and staff.
How do I get the program in my school/centre?
Your school or centre then becomes a licensed Foodi Scool.
Can the program be delivered by the school/centre without Food is Cool’s involvement?
Yes. We empower you with all the information, knowledge and resources to be able to deliver the program without us being there! With every program purchase, you get ongoing access to the Early Foodi Program members area. There you can download the program, watch professional development videos and more. The program is a subscription and renews every year with program updates and continuous access to the members area ($900/year).
What age is the program for?
The Early Foodi Program caters to the early learning years with a focus on children aged 3-6 years. However you can adapt the program to suit the age group of all early learners.
Is Food is Cool for schools only?
No! The program can be for early childhood/learning centres, schools, before and after school care, and homeschooling. We also have the free Foodi Club for everyone involved with children’s food, including parents and caregivers, educators, and staff. The free club with gives you the support you need and are designed to empower you with the how to’s you need to make food cool again.
What do I get with the Early Foodi Program?
Over 200 pages of content that is ready to go, with no extra work, plus professional development to help bring the program to life. You can read more about it here.
What science is the program based on?
The Food is Cool program is underpinned by evidence published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr Flav is a publishing scientist who is actively doing nutrition research, and has a special interest in childhood nutrition.
Why focus on the early years?
There is a gap in nutrition education for the early years, where food habits are learnt for life. Given children eat at least half of their daily requirements in care/school it is important that we work together. It’s no secret, the early years are the most important for building the foundations for children’s life-long learning and eating behaviour.
What is a Foodi? Do you mean foodie? What is a scool, do you mean school?
“Foodi” is a play on the first 5 letters; and “scool” on the last 4 letters of “Food is Cool”. The intent is to mean ‘foodies’ or food lovers, and ‘food school’, because food IS cool! And it’s with our Foodi Scool that you’ll make it cool for children.
How do I become a member?
Simply click here to join the free Foodi Club! If you want the program in your preschool or early learning centre, click the button below to purchase the all-inclusive program.
Where do I get more information?
Have a browse of what we offer. If you have any questions or comments, we’d love to hear form you. You can contact us here.
Which curriculum links does it provide?
Food is Cool links to The Early Learning Years Framework 2.0, STEM and NQS. Additionally, we can add links to the PYP, VEYLDF, Northern Territory Preschool Curriculum and Te Whariki.
Do you have a program for older children?
Not yet! Join the free Foodi Club to stay up to date with the latest in Food is Cool and access our free members area, full of resources, videos, hacks and the link to our private Foodi Forum on Facebook.
Why is the program and membership so affordable?
Children should grow up enjoying food and having a healthy relationship with food. We are passionate to ensure Food is cool is accessible for everyone and have priced the Early Foodi Program so that cost is not a barrier to education and empowerment. Early learning centres can use government funding that is received every year to purchase the program at no extra cost.