Have you ever stopped to think about where your bread, cereal, and pasta come from? The answer might surprise you – it all starts with wheat. Wheat is a type of grass that produces edible seeds, which are ground into flour and used to make a variety of foods. As one of the most commonly grown crops in the world, wheat plays an important role in our diets and economies.
Next time you sit down to enjoy a tasty slice of toast or bowl of spaghetti, take a moment to appreciate this versatile grain and give our Wheat Coloring Page a try! Simply print it out and color it in the different parts of the wheat plant – from the tall stalk to the tiny kernels. As you bring life to each section with color, think about all the delicious ways wheat is used in everyday meals. Bon appétit!
Did you know that wheat is the most widely grown crop in the world?
It’s true – according to the Wheat Council, wheat is grown on more land than any other commercial crop. In fact, it covers a total of 218 million acres in the United States alone. Wheat can come in different colors and types, but the most commonly grown is red wheat. So next time you’re coloring a picture of wheat on a coloring page, chances are it will be (or should be!) red.
Wheat is also one of the oldest crops – it was first cultivated over 10,000 years ago! And last but not least, wheat plays an important role in our diets – not only is it a key ingredient in bread and pasta, but it’s also often used as a thickening agent in soups and sauces. So next time you munch on some Wheat Thins or dig into a bowl of pasta, remember to thank wheat for its tasty contributions to your meal!
Looking for more coloring fun? Check out our other autumn coloring pages!
