Meatless Monday Activities for Kids of All Ages: Environment

Going Meatless Monday is an easy and delicious way to teach kids about the connection between the food we eat and the health of the planet. 

We’ve developed a selection of food-related educational activities to help kids understand how food production impacts the environment, and show how they can take positive action by enjoying delicious plant-based meals with their families, one day a week.

Make a Meatless Monday Meal as a Family

• Access hundreds of tasty recipes in our recipe gallery, including meatless options for all of your favorite foods such as burgers, pasta, tacos and pizza!
• Get the whole family involved with our The Kids Cook Monday meatless recipes

Student Activities

• Projects and “Virtual” Group Activities, including
  • Environmental Poster Creation – Food and Climate Focus
  • Virtual Team Projects – Plant-based Foods From Around the World
  • Creative Writing Assignments – Food Related
  • Science Project – Plant a Seed and Create a Recipe From the “Harvest” 
• Food Fun Coloring Sheets – Great For Younger Kids
• Math Worksheet – Learn the Numbers Behind a Beef vs. Plant-based Burger
• Meatless Monday Certificate – Celebrate Going Meatless Monday

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Need the facts on food and climate? 

Access free environmental facts and research from our scientific partners at Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future and more:

• Environmental facts and downloadable social media assets
• Learn about food’s connection to the climate
• Free printable Meatless Monday posters and graphics

Make sure to tag us in your kid’s Meatless Monday poster and meal creations @MeatlessMonday and #MeatlessMonday.