WORKSHOP XPLOR NUTRITION

Are you looking for an engaging activity at home or in your classroom? Look no further! Xplor Games offers innovative workshops and courses that combine play and learning, focusing on nutrition, the senses, and taste, as well as theoretical aspects of history, geography, and culture. Designed for children aged 5 and up, these programs accommodate classes of up to 30 students and are tailored to various age groups and environments, including kindergartens, schools, libraries, and nursing homes. They are designed to entertain, educate, and promote social interaction. With Xplor tools, children learn about the origins of food, nutritional values, and seasonal variations. Through social and enjoyable activities, they become more open to trying new foods, contributing to a balanced diet. By engaging all five senses during tasting sessions, they gain a deeper understanding and greater enjoyment of food.

Step 1: Choosing an Explorer's Card and Boat

Each participant chooses one explorer's card, its boat of the same color, the fruit is going to encounter at destination, and the card of the same fruit to learn about its history and explore the best combinations of flavors.

Step 2: Select cards that you are going to encounter during your voyage.

Our Xplor fruit pack boasts 48 cards, divided into three categories and colors representing fruits native to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. By choosing their explorer, participants decide which fruit they'll encounter at their final destination. Dive into our new nutrition expansion packs with card designs enriched with fun facts, nutritional information, tips on flavor combinations, and charts of seasonal fruits and vegetables!

Step 3: Uncover the Fruits of the New World

During gameplay, participants will unveil the exotic fruit waiting at their destination. For instance, Columbus discovered pineapple, Cortes found cacao, and Vespucci stumbled upon strawberries.

Be aware, avoid the pirates!
The objective is to be the first to reach Europe, but watch out for pirates as you could be forced to skip a turn.

During your adventure across the oceans, be careful not to encounter pirates while rolling the dice.

Step 4: Delve into the Fruit's Cards

Now is the time to read and learn about the history and origins of the discovered fruits.

Step 5: Final Tasting Session for all!

We wrap up the workshop with approximately 30 minutes of delightful tasting!

Step 6: Evaluation Using our Xplor "Taste" table

We use our taste table to assess each food discovered by the players and establish its flavor profile (salty, sweet, bitter, or sour). For instance, we might try Mexican-origin cacao discovered by Hernan Cortes, and the children often find it quite bitter!

Engaging the Five Senses through Deep Aromas…

I guide the participants on how to savor the fruits using the "wine technique" of closing their eyes, taking a deep sniff, and holding the fruit in their mouth for a longer period to fully comprehend the flavor.