Young Children in the Head Start program often have limited exposure to agriculture and healthy food systems. At two-three years old it is crucial for children to have sensory-based learning experiences for developing early cognitive and language skills.  Beekeeping is just one of the key components of our ecosystem, this program offers an excellent opportunities to introduce young learners to the concept of pollination and our food system.

To address this need, children learned how pollination works as well as where food comes from. The lesson incorporated a coloring activity, pollination simulation with Cheetos, how to mimic a bee as well as showing the children what a bee's vision looks like. The children were able to try honey straws and honeycomb. 

There were nine children that participated in the program, including two girls and seven boys all aged two-three years old. All were enrolled in the Head Start Program, serving those children from economically disadvantages households. The audience also included two classroom teachers and four teachers aides who supported and observed. 

Results showed that off the nine children, 100% participated in the program. Many enjoyed the honey as well as the pollination activity.