Fit Family Task Force Project - Rockford Public Schools

14. Food as Art
Beautiful fruit tarts to share with the community
In this final unit, the children discuss the aesthetic aspects of food and the value
of preparing a beautiful as well as nutritious meal. Students create beautiful
designs on a plate using a variety of colorful foods which they have studied. The
foods are selected for vibrant color and texture from the groups of fresh foods
used in prior units. The children show their designs to their peers and are able to
eat their creations. Photographs of the children with their art work (before
consumption) are placed in their journals. Students take the journals home to
read to their parents.
Cost: $52.
Montessori students made beautiful fruit tarts with all of the colors to share with
approximately 500 family and community members.
$396.56
Delicious fruit tarts for 500