The activity of eating mung bean porridge was carried out as part of a series of Project Based Learning activities that had been conducted previously. This activity was attended by the children of Al Siddiq Kindergarten and took place on Thursday, 22 January 2026. The session was held in the Ummu Kultsum classroom in a warm and enjoyable atmosphere.
Through this activity, the children were introduced to mung beans not only as plants that they had planted and observed as they grew, but also as a food ingredient that can be processed and consumed. The children learned that plants which grow well can provide benefits in everyday life. This helped them understand the connection between the planting process and the results that can be utilised.
The purpose of the mung bean porridge eating activity was to provide young children with direct experience in recognising the taste, texture, and aroma of foods made from mung beans. The children were encouraged to be brave in trying new foods, especially those who had never tasted mung bean porridge before. This activity also instilled the habit of eating together in an orderly manner and with a sense of gratitude.
The activity began with the teacher opening the class with a simple explanation about the parts of the mung bean plant, such as the roots, stem, and leaves. This explanation served as reinforcement of the planting and observation activities that had been carried out previously. The children listened enthusiastically and recalled their experiences while caring for the mung bean plants.
After that, the teacher distributed the mung bean porridge to the children one by one. The children then recited a prayer before eating together. The classroom felt warm as the children enjoyed the mung bean porridge. Some children ate eagerly, while others tried it slowly, as this was their first experience eating mung bean porridge.
Through this activity, the children not only learned about healthy food, but also learned to be grateful, to share, and to appreciate the process. The mung bean porridge activity became a meaningful closing to the Project Based Learning series, as the children were able to experience the learning outcomes from beginning to end in a simple and enjoyable way.
By Inka Amalia, S.Pd