Designed to fit an adult’s hand, these mitts are perfect for using with young children and will provide hours of fun.

There is clear and growing evidence that eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can help protect against chromic health problems.

The Fruit and Vegetable Scheme is a UK Government programme which entitles every child aged four to six in LEA-maintained schools to a free piece of fruit or vegetable each school day.

The Five A Day mitt has been designed to support this Government programme by providing a colourful visual aid as a stimulus for teachers, parents and carers to use with young children to help develop an enjoyment of eating the various foods and understand why they are important for their health and well-being. The mitt illustrates varieties which children are most likely to familiar with.

You may wish to make matching word cards and store them on the integral pocket on the reverse of the mitt.

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