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Children may not know what DHA is. They probably aren’t thinking about vitamins, immunity or nutrition either. But ask them if they want to go on an adventure, complete challenges and collect rewards along the way, and you will have their full attention. That was the thinking behind Scott’s School Adventure, a school outreach programme that has been making its way across schools in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur as part of the Anak Siapa Ni, Anak Scott’s Lah campaign. Rather than bringing children through a traditional lesson, the programme transformed nutrition into something more exciting: a mission. Scott’s School Adventure: The Mission Begins With Power Passports in hand, the children set off to unlock four different powers. At Brain Power, children flipped cards to find matching pairs while learning about DHA and brain development. Over at Super Vitamin, food cards and bean bags turned vitamins A, B6, C, D, E and zinc into a quick-thinking game about growth, energy and immunity. The Sharp Vision challenge became a mini treasure hunt, with children searching for a hidden Scott’s sachet while learning about Vitamin A. For Immunity Power, students jumped into action by placing vitamin stickers onto the right product zones. Each station was simple enough for young children to follow but active enough to keep them excited for the next stamp in their Power Passport. The Best Learning Doesn’t Always Feel Like Learning Parents know this instinctively. Children learn through stories, play, movement and experiences that make them curious enough to ask questions. That is what made Scott’s School Adventure feel different. The focus was not on memorising facts or sitting through long explanations. Instead, it gave children space to explore, participate and discover things for themselves. One Adventure, Many Young Explorers So far, Scott's School Adventure has reached 2,773 students across schools in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, with more children expected to take part as the programme continues towards its goal of reaching 6,000 students across 40 schools. The first phase has included schools such as Al Amin Darul Musthofa School, MAHSA International School, Sri Bestari International School, REAL Kids Preschool Ampang Utama, Mahir Dhuha International Islamic Preschool, 3Q Kindergarten Maluri, International Islamic School Malaysia, Tree Top International School, Knewton Global School, Wesley Methodist School Bandar Seri Coalfields (Private School), Hibiscus International School, IDRISSI International School Bukit Jelutong, Maverick International School, Campus Rangers International School, Premfield International School, Tiny Seeds Preschool, USJ21, Brighton International School, Peninsula Private International School, and Sekolah Rendah Islam Al-Amin, Gombak. At the end of each session, students left with goodie bags, photos, and completed Power Passports. But the real win was in how the message was delivered. Learning about nutrition became something children could interact, laugh with and take part in. And sometimes, that is what helps a simple lesson stay with them a little longer. Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner. For more insightful stories and fun recipes, stay tuned to Motherhood Story!

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Scott’s School Adventure Turns Nutrition Learning Into Play Across Malaysian Schools