EATucation Supporters
Rallying behind EATucation are our supporters.
Rallying behind EATucation are our supporters.
We have the responsibility and the means to ensure every tamariki in Aotearoa grows up food literate.
Food literacy is a taonga, one that strengthens lifelong health, builds more resilient communities, and reduces our collective impact on Te Taiao. Yet, due to systemic disparities and changing societal norms, we’re seeing a decline in food literacy, with 30% of premature deaths linked to diet.
It takes just one generation to lose a taonga and three to reclaim it. EATucation exists to reverse this trend.
By increasing the time tamariki spend learning about food, we can create a future where every child is equipped to make informed choices, care for themselves and others, and thrive in a changing world. Research shows that regular, bite-sized lessons in food and environmental literacy, starting in early childhood - lead to better academic, behavioural, and health outcomes. The time to act is now. Together, we can nourish a food-literate nation.
Do you wish you could give your students the gift of food literacy but can't find the time?
As food literacy declines, educators are under more pressure than ever - but the solution doesn’t have to add to your workload. EATucation provides ready-made, fully resourced, curriculum-aligned lessons that support the delivery of key learning areas, including Literacy and Numeracy. It’s everything kaiako need to teach food literacy with confidence and ease.
Would you like to connect food literacy to the curriculum areas you already teach?
Our flexible program connects food literacy to the subjects teachers already deliver, making it easy to integrate into the school day. With a balanced mix of practical and theory-based lessons, tamariki can engage with real-world concepts while developing lifelong skills - all within the learning contexts they're already familiar with.
How about some te reo, relief lessons and whānau packs to sweeten the deal?
Every kura that joins EATucation receives full access to our entire resource suite, including te reo Māori activities and ngā tikanga o ngā kai, to honour and reflect the diverse identities of our ākonga. We also include relief lessons, so food literacy never needs to pause when things get busy.
To extend learning beyond the classroom, EATucation includes take-home whānau packs that support tamariki to share their knowledge with whānau and put food literacy into practice at home.
At EATucation, we don’t charge per unit, your subscription gives your whole school access to everything!
Food literacy is a challenge we can meet - together. With the right tools and support, every kaiako can confidently deliver this essential learning, and every tamariki can grow up to become a food literate leader in their community.
We know that regular bite-size pieces of food education make the biggest impact! That's why our program is school-wide and curriculum-wide.
We also know that a school-wide roll-out isn't always possible. That's why we offer flexible options to sign up by curriculum phase (Years 0–3, 4–6), making it easy to start small and scale when you're ready.
Subscriptions align with the school year,
schools joining mid-year can sign up at a pro-rata rate:
Term 3 start – 50% of the annual fee
Term 4 start – sign up for 2026 and get Term 4 for free!
*All prices exclude GST
Each ready-made unit contains between 10 and 12 lessons and is flexible and adaptable! We've done the hard work of connecting food literacy to the curriculum. With a mix of theory and practical options to suit any school setting or teacher's needs 🙌
Careful Cooks - Health and Physical Education Curriculum (Classroom Based)
In this unit, ākonga learn the basics of kitchen safety and hygiene through a range of games and hands-on activities, ensuring that their food preparation is both fun and safe!
Lunchtime Legends - Technology Curriculum (Classroom Based with optional practical food activities)
In this unit, ākonga unpack how the Technological Process can help them design the perfect lunchbox! This unit is better suited to a time and space that allows for hands-on learning with food but is adaptable to any school setting!
Kai, Whānau & Hapori - Social Sciences Curriculum (Classroom Based)
In this unit, ākonga explore how food brings whānau and community together, celebrating the joy of shared meals and traditions.
Super Snacks - Technology Curriculum (Classroom Based with optional practical food activities)
In this unit, ākonga discover how the Technological Process can support their busy days with regular snacks! This unit is better suited to a time and space that allows for hands-on learning with food but is adaptable to any school setting!
Kai-Tech Innovators - Technology Curriculum (Classroom Based)
In this unit, ākonga learn all about technology in the whare kai! From hāngi to air fryers, potato peelers, and pātaka, it's all part of the great technological journey!
Eco-Kai Creators - Science Curriculum (Classroom Based)
In this unit, ākonga explore the connection between our kai and te taiao, learning about sustainable food practices, the importance of biodiversity, and how our kai choices impact our ecosystems.
Noodle Ninjas - Technology Curriculum (Classroom Based with optional practical food activities)
In this unit, ākonga utilise the Technological Process to delve into the delicious world of noodles and learn how to turn their pot of noodles into a nourishing meal!
Healthy, Thriving Communities - Health & PE and Social Sciences Curriculums (Classroom Based with optional practical food activities)
In this unit, ākonga explore food choices that affect personal and community health to support our communities to be healthy and thriving.
Matariki Magic (Year 0-3 and Year 4-6)
In these units, students will explore the magic of matariki, from how to build a traditional hāngī to what Matariki represents and how it connects us!
Further 2026 Units TBC - Watch this space!
Every teacher in your school! We have units that any teacher in any school can use, each connecting food to a different curriculum area, and each lesson has Structured Literacy & Numeracy connections! We give every teacher access because our goal is simple: to give teachers ready-made resources that support them to increase the amount of food education taught at all levels of education!
To turn the tide on our declining food literacy rates, we need to connect food to the topics we teach each day! That’s why our program is curriculum-wide and school-wide! To support this, our minimum school sign-up is one curriculum phase (0-3, 4-6, or 7-8), and we offer discounts for whole-school sign-ups.
Nope! Our units are flexible and are suitable for any school setting! Each has a mix of theoretical and practical lessons, so no matter what equipment or food budget you have, you can use our program.
Absolutely! At EATucation, we believe that cooking is a universal language that embraces diversity. We aspire to empower all neurodivergent learners by helping them find their unique recipe for success!
All our resources are compatible with text-to-speech tools and can be read aloud to students. We also use neurodivergent-friendly fonts and have supportive word and page spacing and formatting to support reading and ākonga accessibility.
Nope! We create resources that connect to every aspect of the curriculum, and each lesson includes Literacy and Numeracy links, as well as food-based structured literacy texts.
We have a range of options here!
Hear from those who’ve experienced the EATucation difference!
"I always wanted to teach more about food, and now I can! The Literacy & Numeracy connections to every lesson are also a lifesaver! I'm so chuffed that we have a program that is flexible and makes it so easy for teachers to teach their kids about food! Getting to tick multiple boxes each lesson we use, not having to plan anything, and really giving the kids something valuable is such a win - kia kaha!"
"Wow! I'm so grateful for all the detailed planning and preparation that goes into each unit and how flexible they are! The te reo, the clear curriculum links, and the fact that I don't have to plan are awesome! Kids love them too, the puppets are crack up, the games are creative and fun, just a great resource that every teacher can use."
"So good to see teachers being supported with unit plans that have actually thought of everything! It's so helpful to have the rubrics and Assessment Tasks for Learning, along with the dashboards and assessment tools, which are just so clever! I'm loving the connections to what we already teach, so it's not more work for us teachers but actually saves us time and gives the kids the food learning I don't have time to plan for and teach. Such a win for schools!"
"As a Head of Department, I would absolutely recommend it. I would say to heads of department, go for it, you won't regret it. It's better, less expensive, the kids are more engaged, and really, your teachers are going to be far less stressed and happy, and that's got to be a good thing."
"We love everything about the programme. The detailed planning, achievement objectives, learning intentions, success criteria and lesson overviews provide teachers and students with clear goals for each session. The videos allow my students to be well planned and prepared. The recipes are affordable and open students up to new ideas."
"I love the variety of activities provided. I like that I have choices and inspiration for activities and recipes, and I can choose what I want to use for each unit. I love your videos because they are targeted to NZ students and are spot on for the unit being taught."
"I absolutely love that you include everything that is needed to present a lesson...activities, videos, notes, workbook, etc. Being able to adapt the resources to fit my class and programme. Covering every year level from ECE to NCEA is fantastic for an Area school. Having a reasonable fee structure that makes it easy to access is especially important for Area schools."
"The video demos are awesome, and some of the lesson based activities are really valuable. Also, the relief lessons are a mint feature."
"A lot of my students take the recipes home to cook for their families. The resources are amazing and reinforce the learning in our practical sessions. The Tech programmes are awesome for teaching students the technology process, and many of the skills can be applied to real-life learning. All of my students are really enjoying EATucation."
"The resources provided by EATucation are clear and concise, offering ample opportunities to engage students. Also, the flexibility within the lessons to adapt to the specific needs of students and classes is a significant advantage."
"The addition of relief lessons is a fantastic and innovative idea, providing a valuable resource for times of illness or absence. Furthermore, I greatly appreciate the advanced pre-planning information regarding ingredients and preparation, which allows me to be well-prepared. EATucation has also effectively resolved any issues that have arisen, even when they are busy. I have thoroughly enjoyed working through the selected materials and look forward to continuing next term."
"From what I've noticed as a head of department, the student engagement is huge, compared to previous years. The Literacy links and their frameworks are fantastic. The food tech teacher has way more time to prepare, organise students, and mark work, and they are less stressed, which is huge. It's a workload issue. They are considerably less expensive than our previous provider, and the resources are far better - really, really good resources. I'm very impressed with that.
"Teaching has become more enjoyable having all the resources and knowledge from your program. It's given me the support I need to be a better teacher for my students. Thank you!"
"As an Area School teacher, I can use your resources across all the different year levels.
You have been a total lifesaver! Please keep it up!!"
"We love having the video demonstrations of the practical lessons! It saves so much time and also resources, and it's amazing to have a program where everything lines up and is connected, from videos to activities to assessments. And all NZ-based, too! Such a cool idea and so needed! Thanks for all the support you give to teachers!"
"The video demos are awesome, and the lesson-based activities are such a time saver. Also, the relief lessons are a good feature."
"OMG - love that you have relief lessons too!"
"It's so mint to see te reo and tikanga included throughout! Lots of support for teachers just starting this journey too and for the students also!"
"The ākonga workbooks are awesome! Great clear sequence of lessons, clear objectives, and the cookery demonstrations videos are epic, kids are loving them!"
Founded by Matt Robinson, a Michelin-trained chef 👨🏻🍳 who fuelled his passion for food cooking internationally before returning to Aotearoa to re-train as a teacher, spending the next seven years in the classroom.
Following this, he launched EATucation to spread his love of Food Education nationwide.
Matt believes creating the change we want to see in the world begins with ensuring the future of tomorrow is cared for and considered today.
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