L1: Save or Pitch Activity- Expiration Date
by The Color-Coded Chef © 2026
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Subjects: activitiesOfDailyLiving,specialAdults,communicationSkills,developmentalSkills,specialExecutiveFunctions,emotionalAndBehavioralSkills,Special Autism
Grades: 0
Description
Save It or Pitch It? š„¦šļø This activity teaches students how to identify and interpret expiration, best-by, and sell-by dates on the ingredients used in Ham Pinwheels. ā¢ Expiration Date āš ā Do NOT use after this date. Food may be unsafe. ā¢ Best By date šš ā The food is at peak freshness until this date, but may still be safe afterward. ā¢ Sell By date š·ļøš„ ā Tells stores how long to display the product; food is often still usable afterward if stored correctly. Students learn to check these dates before cooking, which builds independence and prevents food waste and foodborne illness. šļøāØ
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