- Read the book at group time before lunch.
- Discuss the importance of taking just enough food and saving for their fellow preschoolers, who haven’t been served yet
- Let the children practise scooping the food themselves under supervision.
- Be surprised with what they’ve learned :D
Just Enough, Please!
The Book
Just Enough!
Written & illustrated by Steven Huynh, published by Steven De GC
The narrative encourages students to take only what is needed (ACPPS006, ACPPS022 – Foundation to Year 2 Health and Physical Education), reinforcing fairness in sharing resources like classroom materials. It also explores the negative consequences of overuse by addressing the basic needs of animals—food, water, and shelter (ACSSU002 – Foundation Year Science) —demonstrating how overuse impacts wildlife and habitats. Highlighting environmental changes caused by resource depletion (ACSSU019 – Year 1 Science), fostering the awareness of sustainability. With its rich themes of sharing and environmental stewardship, this story inspires young learners to adopt mindful, responsible habits in their daily lives.
Resource creator
Jenn Tran
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Description
Note: This practice is designed exclusively for children in childcare settings where meals are shared and prepared by an in-house cook.
Just Enough! is an excellent resource that helps my preschoolers embrace the “Just Enough!” practice in their daily lives, fostering respect, responsibility, and mindful decision-making.
I read the book to them during group time before lunch to teach them the importance of taking just enough food and saving the rest for their friends who haven’t been served yet. It was delightful to see that they not only remembered the story but also reminded each other by saying, “Not too much, just enough!”
The story truly makes a difference in how they serve themselves, encouraging them to think about others.
Learning Intentions
• Children learn that food provided at school is limited.
• Children learn being fair and respectful to others can fill their bucket.
Successful Criteria
• Children can take just enough food for themselves and consider others.
Curriculum Alignment
ACPPS006 8.4 ( Foundation): Identify actions that promote health, safety and wellbeing
• identifying household substances that can be dangerous and suggesting examples of how they can be stored safely in the home
• grouping foods into categories such as food groups and ‘always’ and ‘sometimes’ foods
• recognising and following safety symbols and procedures at home and in water and road environments
• understanding the importance of personal hygiene practices, including hand washing, face washing, nose blowing and toilet routines
• recognising that being kind, fair and respectful to others can support class health and wellbeing
• looking at different ways the community keeps them safe, for example devices like lights, procedures like safe swimming or safe food handling and safety volunteers
Instructions
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