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Food Allergies

Food allergy lesson pages explaining what an allergy is, the most common allergens, other names they appear under, and anaphylaxis, with labeling, drawing and word search activities.
Grades
Grades 1–4, Elementary
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Oct 13, 2026

Subject
P.E. & Health, Health
Topic
health, food
Resource types
Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Preparation
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What's inside this resource

Do you have a student in your class with food allergies but not quite sure how to explain them? Look no further! This PDF is the perfect resource to help students understand what allergies are and how we can help those around us.

BONUS: includes 2 fun puzzles!

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Identify common food allergens in pictures of foods
  • Recognize other names for allergens on food labels
  • Describe signs of anaphylaxis

Teaching tips

  • One reflection question asks about students' own allergen experiences, so decide in advance how you will handle personal health details shared in class.

Skills covered

  • Classifying — labeling pictured foods by allergen category
  • Applying safety rules — drawing lunch foods that can and cannot be shared

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Food allergies
  • Allergens
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Food safety

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