Around the World in Three Breakfasts With Albert School!

Albert School in Regina (Saskatchewan) has been taking students around the world through a series of themed breakfasts. Kids have been enjoying special “discovery breakfasts” from the UK, France, and the Philippines, giving them a chance to taste something new.

For a special trip to the UK, the school served a classic English breakfast, including eggs, baked beans, and sautéed mushrooms. A teacher who is originally from the UK stopped by that morning and was excited to see students enjoying a classic meal from his home country.

For their French-themed special breakfast, students enjoyed croissants straight from the oven served with fresh seasonal fruit and a hot drink.

Last but certainly not least, the Phillipines special breakfast was a hit among students. Staff member Cecilia, who hails from the Philippines, proudly prepared traditional scrambled eggs, sausage and soft pandesal (a classic Filipino bread roll). Filipino students were thrilled to see their culture represented and many shared how meaningful it was to introduce their peers to a familiar breakfast from home.

Special themed breakfasts serve up a number of benefits. They build cultural awareness, encourage students to try unfamiliar foods and create a sense of belonging for the children whose traditions are being highlighted. They also make breakfast fun, memorable, and something students look forward to.

To incorporate themed breakfasts into your school breakfast program, consider some of the following tips. Invite students and families to share their ideas so the whole community feels represented. Add simple decorations to the breakfast space to set the mood and highlight the theme. Put up posters in advance, just as Albert School did, to build excitement and get students curious about what’s coming up. Lastly, keep in mind that themes can be inspired by cultural celebrations, national holidays or fun occasions like Pancake Day, Pi Day or seasonal festivities.

Check out this article that explores typical breakfasts from around the world: Breakfast from Around the World .