My Plate Food Groups (Color and Write Book)

For the Teacher:

There are 2 ways to use this book!

Read it online using the interactive viewer on this page.

Print the PDF to make a short book for young readers. Make sure the pages are in the right order. Staple the pages together at the left of the page, then read the book, and optionally color the pages.

This is a short, printable book about food groups for early readers. On each page, the student colors the pictures of (and writes the name of) eight foods of a particular type. There are pages of fruit, vegetables, grains, dairy, proteins, and other foods.

~ Content:

1. Cover page.
2. Write the name of each fruit and color the picture. Fruits: apple, banana, blueberries, cherries, grapes, lemon, orange, and watermelon.
3. Write the name of each vegetable and color the picture. Vegetables: broccoli, carrots, corn, lettuce, onion, peas, potato, and spinach.
4. Write the name of each food and color the picture. Grains: bagel, bread, crackers, muffin, oatmeal, pretzel, rice, and spaghetti.
5. Write the name of each food and color the picture. Dairy products: American cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, ice cream, milk, pudding, Swiss cheese, and yogurt.
6. Write the name of each food and color the picture. Proteins: almonds, chicken, chili, eggs, ham, salami, steak, and tofu.
7. Write the name of each food and color the picture. Other foods: hamburger, hot dog, mustard, iced tea, pizza, sandwich, soup, and sushi.