I wish my mom had been here February 17th because she would have enjoyed celebrated National Cabbage Day because she loved having Cabbage for dinner. As for Charlie, David and I we don’t know care for Cabbage although David will eat Cabbage in Egg Rolls.
I remember as a child I walked into my grandmother’s home and something stunk worse than a permanent and it was Cabbage cooking which kept me from ever wanting to try Cabbage. Another time we stopped to visit friends of ours Fay and Jum and she was making Cabbage Soup.
My dad was with my sister, brother and I and we all had to have a bowl of the Cabbage Soup so we wouldn’t hurt Fay’s feelings. None of us liked the taste of Cabbage Soup and that is the last time I ate Cabbage Soup.
What about you. Do you like Cabbage? If so how do you like to have cabbage fixed and why? If Charlie were #Homeschooling still we would have studied Cabbage and made a recipe featuring Cabbage in our #Homeschool Cooking Class.
I’ve share kid-friendly tips with you, a Homeschool Lesson Plan and also a Easy Recipe that is Kid-Friendly. If you have anything to share about Cabbage leave me a comment with your thoughts below. Or if I can answer a question for you let me know.
National Cabbage Day — February 17- Kid‑Friendly Tips, Homeschool Lesson Plan & I’ve included a Easy Recipe Presented by TheMommiesReviews.com
National Cabbage Day on February 17 is the perfect chance to bring kids into the kitchen for a fun, hands‑on learning experience. Cabbage is colorful, crunchy, budget‑friendly, and packed with vitamins — making Cabbage an ideal ingredient for kid‑friendly cooking and homeschool lessons. Today’s activity blends reading, science, math, and cooking skills into one joyful, cabbage‑themed celebration the whole family can enjoy.
Homeschool Lesson Plan: National Cabbage Day
Reading & Vocabulary
Introduce new words:
- Shred
- Leafy vegetable
- Crunchy
- Vitamin C
- Fermentation (optional extension)
Activity: Read a short paragraph about how cabbage grows and have kids highlight the vocabulary words.
Science Activity: Color-Changing Cabbage
Red cabbage is a natural pH indicator.
Materials:
- Red cabbage leaves
- Hot water
- Clear cups
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
Steps:
- Steep chopped red cabbage in hot water to create purple “indicator juice.”
- Pour into clear cups.
- Add vinegar to one cup (turns pink).
- Add baking soda to another (turns blue/green).
Learning Outcome: Kids observe how acids and bases change color — a simple, magical science moment.
Math Activity: Measuring & Counting
- Count cabbage leaves.
- Measure shredded cabbage in cups.
- Compare weights of whole vs. chopped cabbage.
- Practice fractions while dividing ingredients.
Art Activity: “Cabbage Leaf Prints”**
Paint cabbage leaves with washable paint and press onto paper to create textured veggie art.
Kid‑Friendly Recipe: Easy Cabbage Stir‑Up Cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 shredded carrot
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: mild ranch dip or honey mustard for dipping
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet.
- Add cabbage and carrots.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and salt.
- Stir for 3–4 minutes until warm but still crunchy.
- Serve in small cups with a kid‑friendly dip.
Why kids love it: It’s colorful, crunchy, and fun to scoop. Why parents love it: It’s healthy, quick, and budget‑friendly.
Quick Tips for National Cabbage Day
- Let kids tear cabbage leaves by hand for sensory play.
- Use purple and green cabbage to explore colors.
- Talk about how cabbage grows in tight layers.
- Pair the activity with a story about vegetables or gardening.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
