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March 7 – National Cereal Day Fun Facts for Kids

Today, March 7, is not just any other day; it’s a day to celebrate something that most of us enjoy at the breakfast table – it’s National Cereal Day! Cereal has a fascinating history and has become a staple in many households around the world. It’s a day to explore and appreciate the wide variety of cereals available and how they’ve come to be an essential part of our morning routines. You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for kids here.

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT MARCH 7

  • The idea of breakfast cereal was first introduced in the United States as a health food.
  • Cereal comes in many shapes and flavors, from sweet and fruity to whole grain and fiber-rich options.
  • The first ready-to-eat breakfast cereal was created in the late 19th century.
  • Cereal is not just for breakfast; it can be a snack or even an ingredient in various recipes.
  • National Cereal Day celebrates all types of cereal, including hot and cold varieties.
  • Dr. John Harvey Kellogg around 1877 invented cereal as part of his health movement that he called “biological living.”

ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL CEREAL DAY

To make National Cereal Day exciting and educational, here are some fun activities that can be easily done in the classroom or at school below. Start with this FUN CEREAL WORD SEARCH:

  • Create your own cereal mix by combining different cereals and add-ins like fruits and nuts.
  • Have a cereal box design contest where students can create and decorate their own cereal box.
  • Taste test a variety of cereals and vote on the class favorite.
  • Write a story or comic strip about a cereal adventure.
  • Craft cereal box characters by cutting and decorating the boxes.
  • Make a graph of the class’s favorite cereals.
  • Learn about the history of cereal and present findings to the class.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR MARCH 7

National Cereal Day isn’t just about enjoying your favorite bowl of cereal; it’s also an opportunity to think deeper about this everyday food item:

  • How has cereal impacted breakfast culture around the world?
  • Why is cereal considered a healthy breakfast option?
  • What are the environmental impacts of producing cereal?
  • How do cereal companies market their products to different age groups?
  • What innovations have there been in the cereal industry over the years?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS FOR NATIONAL CEREAL DAY

Here are five questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

  • Eat the same cereal every day for a year or never eat cereal again?
  • Have breakfast cereal for every meal or never have cereal for breakfast again?
  • Create your own cereal flavor or design your own cereal box?
  • Only eat hot cereal or only eat cold cereal?
  • Have a cereal that changes flavor every time you eat it or one that has all your favorite flavors in every bite?

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