Every child deserves to leave school food literate.

EATucation empowers teachers with ready-made food literacy resources for every school setting.

We offer full teaching units for Food Technology and Food & Nutrition - plus cross-curricular resources that link to Health & PE, Social Sciences, Literacy, and Numeracy.

With 55 engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons designed for both specialist food teachers and classroom kaiako in Years 7-8, everything you need is ready to teach.

See how EATucation can support your kura.

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So what is Food Literacy?

Building a food-literate future for all tamariki

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.

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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.

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EATucation is tackling our urgent decline in food literacy by supporting the people best placed to make a difference - our kaiako.

  • Specialist Foods Teachers

    Would you like food literacy to be a school-wide focus?

    When your school signs up for the EATucation program, both specialist foods teachers and classroom teachers get full access to our entire range of resources. These include units designed specifically for Food Technology and Food & Nutrition teachers, as well as units that connect food literacy to other curriculum areas that classroom teachers can use throughout the year - all of which connect to the Literacy & Numeracy curriculums! This means students can hit the ground running when they do their food rotation!

  • Classroom Teachers

    Do you wish you could use food literacy as a context and topic to teach other curriculum areas?

    Everyone eats every day, and food connects us, touching every aspect of our lives; the gift of food literacy is a gift for life. That's why we've connected food literacy to the subjects you already teach. From PE & Health to Social Sciences, Literacy & Numeracy, we've got you covered with ready-made resources that save you time, increase engagement, and connect the curriculum to the life skills students need to build their food literacy one bite-sized lesson at a time. 

  • Bonus EATucation Extras

    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. 

So what do you get?

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.

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EATucation in a nutshell 🥜🐿️

Annual subscription

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, and 7-8), 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

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    $9 per student
    Whole School Sign-Up
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    $10 per student
    Single Curriculum Phase Sign-Up

Year 7-8 Units

Each unit contains between 12 and 15 lessons and is flexible and adaptable with a mix of theory and practical options to suit any school setting or teacher's needs 🙌  

We update existing units and introduce new units each year to ensure our resources align with each learning area's curriculum refresh

Our classroom-based units create a foundation that can be strengthened through our Kitchen Based units, which support Food Technology and Food & Nutrition teachers when ākonga spend time with them on their specialist subject rotations.


🪴 Year 7-8 2025 Units

Whare Kai Experts - Health & Physical Education and Technology (Classroom Based)
In this unit, ākonga learn to master kitchen safety protocols and hygiene standards, preparing them to handle more complex culinary tasks!

Whānau Kai Champions - Social Sciences and Health & Physical Education (Classroom Based)
In this unit, ākonga explore the role of kai in fostering strong whānau and community connections, focusing on planning and cooking for events and gatherings.

Sensational Snacks - Food Technology & Food and Nutrition (Kitchen Based)
We have two versions of this unit available, one based in the Food Technology curriculum and another in the Food & Nutrition curriculum! In these units, ākonga expand and elevate their snack game by experimenting with diverse ingredients and techniques, crafting creative snacks that tantalise the taste buds!

Greatness Gummies - Food Technology & Food and Nutrition (Kitchen Based)
We have two versions of this unit available, one based in the Food Technology curriculum and another in the Food & Nutrition curriculum! In these units, ākonga dive into gummy making, experimenting with different recipes and flavors to develop delicious chewy delights!

 

2026 Units 🌟🎉

Matariki Magic - Social Sciences and Health & Physical Education

In this unit, tamariki 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!  

🍏 Self-guided click-through demo

See our 2 minute click-through demo below to learn how EATucation supports specialist food teachers and classroom teachers to develop their learners food literacy with ready-made lesson plans that remove the burden of lesson planning, give teachers the gift of time and ensure teachers and learners have access to the best possible food education!

🍏 Self-guided click-through demo (available on desktop or tablet)

Jump on a desktop or tablet to check out our 2 minute click-through demo to learn how EATucation supports specialist food teachers and classroom teachers to develop their learners food literacy with ready-made lesson plans that remove the burden of lesson planning, give teachers the gift of time and ensure teachers and learners have access to the best possible food education!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I sign up just one class?

    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.  

  • Do I need a school kitchen or equipment to do this program?

    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.  

  • Who gets access once we sign up?

    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!

  • How can we see more before signing up?

    We have a range of options here!

  • Are your resources accessibility friendly and suitable for neurodiverse learners?

    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.

  • Do you just make resources for Food Tech and Food & Nutrition teachers?

    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.  

  • Do you provide digital or printed resources?

    Both! We know each school is unique, so we provide both printable and digital resources to suit your style!

🍰 Proof in the pudding

Hear from those who’ve experienced the EATucation difference!

  • "It's awesome to have a program that supports specialist foods teachers by giving our classroom teachers food resources that connect to each curriculum area. The kids can build their food knowledge throughout the year, the teachers don't have to plan the lessons, and it's all part of one subscription. Plus, the units are suitable for any school setting, just epic! We need to do better for our kids when it comes to food and EATucation. You're making that possible!"

  • "This is such an epic program! I can't believe we have gone so long without it! The videos are awesome and made for NZ schools, the curriculum connections are thorough, and the kids love the lessons. I have saved so much time since joining and am able to cover so much more! It's also great to have the te reo and tikanga there too, and the relief lessons are so useful."

  • "As a food teacher, I've always wanted to see more food education taught in the school, and finally, there is a program that makes this so easy to do! Great units for me and for classroom teachers to use as well. The resources are beautifully designed, and the planning is all done. It saves me so much time! The way the lessons cover so many parts of food and make wider connections to practical learning is super. A great mix of theory and practical lessons make the program flexible for any school to pick up and run with."

  • "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."

  • "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."

  • "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!!"

  • "OMG - love that you have relief lessons too!"

  • "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."

  • "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!"

EATucation Team

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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