Spark students’ curiosity about food with free Food Education lessons!
Welcome to Pilot Light’s Food Education Center, a digital hub for educators, families and communities to freely access expertly crafted, standards-aligned Food Education resources that seamlessly integrate into PreK-12 curriculum across all subject areas. Whether in school or the kitchen, these free customizable lesson plans help children explore food origins, nutrition, and cultural traditions—building essential life skills and lasting memories along the way.
What is Food Education
Food education connects students to the sources, cultural significance, and science of food while building skills for lifelong health and environmental stewardship. At Pilot Light, we partner with educators to integrate food education across academic subjects, making learning more engaging, relevant, and memorable. Our curriculum is built on our seven Food Education Standards that encompass the benchmarks of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to the development of a comprehensive, positive relationship with food.
What are the benefits of taking part?
Ready-to-Use Lessons
Access 200+ free PreK-12 standards-aligned lessons that integrate Food Education across subjects—no special equipment or culinary expertise required.
Learning at Home
Extend Food Education beyond school with family-friendly activities that build healthy habits and create meaningful conversations around food.
Professional Development
Join intensive cohort programs with curriculum, training, and ongoing support to transform your teaching practice.
New Advocacy Resources
Food advocacy for students is an important part of comprehensive Food Education, as outlined in Food Education Standard 7: We can advocate for food choices and changes that impact ourselves, our communities, and our world. These resources foster students’ ability to identify issues, figure out solutions, build community, and take action. In doing so, young people are better equipped to affect change and build a better food system future that is their own.