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  • Grow it, Try It, Like It!

    Picture of the Grow It, Try It, Like It curriculumA garden-themed nutrition education kit for child care center staff that introduces children to: three fruits - peaches, strawberries, and cantaloupe, and three vegetables - spinach, sweet potatoes, and crookneck squash.

    Available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/grow-it-try-it-it

    Or upon request from Team Nutrition- Team Nutrition offers materials for free to schools and child care centers that participate in Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

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  • Three Ring Food Circus

    Picture of the 3 Ring Food Circus Book CoverTwenty one super-fun activities for preschoolers and young children. Topics covered include MyPlate, recognizing and trying news foods, the senses, and eating lots of different kind and colors of foods. Healthy recipes and snack ideas, with colorful photos included.

    Call the United Dairy Industry of Michigan at 800-241-MILK to order print copies (available while supplies last).

    Available at: http://www.milkmeansmore.org/3-ring-food-circus

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  • The Two Bite Club

    Picture of the Two Bite Club book front coverA storybook to introduce MyPlate to young children. Children are encouraged to try foods from each food group by eating just two bites, just like the characters in the story. The back of the book contains a MyPlate coloring page, a blank certificate for the Two Bite Club, fun activity pages for kids, and Tips for Growing Healthy Eaters. The Two Bite Club is available in English and Spanish

    Available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/two-bite-club

    Or upon request from Team Nutrition - Team Nutrition offers materials for free to schools and child care centers that participate in Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

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    2. Nutrition Education
    3. Preschool and Young Children

  • Dig In! Standards based Nutrition Education from the Ground Up

    Dig-In Curriculum coverCHFFF is a nutrition and physical activity curriculum that is experiential and research-based, and is intended for use by Cooperative Extension educators and others with a background in nutrition and experience working with youth.  A unique and exciting characteristic of CHFFF is that it was also designed to be co-taught, after in-depth training, by teens participating in the partner program Choose Health Action Teens (CHAT).

    Available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/dig-standards-based-nutrition-education-ground

     

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  • Fuel Up to Play 60

    Fuel Up to Play 60 logoFuel Up to Play 60 is a program founded by the National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with USDA, that empowers students to take charge in making small, everyday changes at school. Students can win cool prizes, like an NFL player visit or Super Bowl tickets, for choosing good-for-you foods and getting active for at least 60 minutes every day. There are six steps to be active in FUTP 60: Join, gather a team,  hold a kick off,  conduct a School Wellness Investigation, engage in Nutrition and physical activity “plays” and share your story. Learn more about each component at www.fueluptoplay60.com and check out the online playbook to get ideas for fun nutrition and physical activity promoting initiatives that will improve students’ food choices and increase movement at your school!  

    Available at: www.fueluptoplay60.com

    Access the FUTP 60 Playbook at: https://school.fueluptoplay60.com/playbook/ 

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    3. Middle School

  • Fuel Up to Play 60

    Fuel Up to Play 60 logoFuel Up to Play 60 is a program founded by the National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with USDA, that empowers students to take charge in making small, everyday changes at school. Students can win cool prizes, like an NFL player visit or Super Bowl tickets, for choosing good-for-you foods and getting active for at least 60 minutes every day. There are six steps to be active in FUTP 60: Join, gather a team,  hold a kick off,  conduct a School Wellness Investigation, engage in Nutrition and physical activity “plays” and share your story. Learn more about each component at www.fueluptoplay60.com and check out the online playbook to get ideas for fun nutrition and physical activity promoting initiatives that will improve students’ food choices and increase movement at your school!  

    Available at: www.fueluptoplay60.com

    Access the FUTP 60 Playbook at: https://school.fueluptoplay60.com/playbook/ 

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    2. Nutrition Education
    3. High School

  • Catch (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) After School/Summer Program

    Screenshot of CATCH websiteA physical activity and nutrition education program designed for elementary and middle school aged children in an after-school/summer setting. It is composed of nutrition education materials (including snack activities) and a physical activity component. The program offers an easy-to-use format that both children and staff enjoy and is ready to implement in the after-school and summer settings.

    Available at: http://catchinfo.org  

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  • Grow it, Try It, Like It!

    Picture of the Grow It, Try It, Like It curriculumA garden-themed nutrition education kit for child care center staff that introduces children to: three fruits - peaches, strawberries, and cantaloupe, and three vegetables - spinach, sweet potatoes, and crookneck squash.

    Available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/grow-it-try-it-it

    Or upon request from Team Nutrition- Team Nutrition offers materials for free to schools and child care centers that participate in Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

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    2. Nutrition Education
    3. Elementary School

  • Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools

    Picture of Healthy Classrooms Healthy Schools Curriculum from the Michigan Fitness FoundationHealthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools helps teachers transform first their classroom, and ultimately, their school into environments promoting healthy eating and physical activity. Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools includes two sets of supplemental lessons, one for Kindergarten through second grades and one for third through fifth grades.

    Available at:  http://www.michiganfitness.org/healthy-classrooms-healthy-schools

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    3. Elementary School

  • Recipes for Healthy Kids: Cookbook for Childcare Centers and Schools

    Picture of Porcupine Sliders Recipe for Healthy Kids WinnerRecipes feature foods both children and adults should eat more of: dark green and orange vegetables, dry beans and peas, and whole grains. All of the recipes are low in total fat, saturated fat, sugar and sodium. With fun names like Porcupine Sliders, Smokin' Powerhouse Chili, and Squish Squash Lasagna, these kid-tested, kid-approved recipes are sure to please children and be an instant hit.

    Available at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/recipes-healthy-kids-cookbook-child-care-centers-0

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    3. Elementary School

  • The We Like to Eat Book Series

    The We Like to Eat!TM book series engage children and their families to learn about the food groups with a focus on fruits and vegetables that include tips for gardening, harvesting, preparing, and eating fruits and vegetables. Two of the books are bilingual with English and Spanish text and contain recipes, recipe cards, and activities.

    Available at: Review a sample or order at www.michiganfitness.org.  

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    2. Nutrition Education
    3. Elementary School

  • Let's Party- School Party Ideas

    Picture of the Let's Party PDF from the Office of Child NutritionThis PDF give you ideas for creating a healthy party at school. It provides ideas to make your party healthy, safe, fun, and simple! This document includes student friendly recipes and also recipes for the cafeteria that are in the USDA Recipes for Schools with numerical code. There are also 10 party theme ideas available for you to try for your next school party!

    Available at: http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/hsmrs/WestVirginia/LetsParty.pdf

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    2. Nutrition Education
    3. Family Nutrition Education

  • Michigan Harvest of the Month

    Picture of a Harvest of the Month Newsletter from the Michigan Nutrition NetworkMichigan Harvest of the MonthTM materials are hands-on to allow for exploration, tasting, and learning regarding the importance of eating fruits and vegetables and being physically active every day. Michigan Harvest of the MonthTM features ready-to-go nutrition education materials that can be used in diverse applications within the community and school environment. The materials can easily be integrated into the core curriculum and are based on the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Materials for families are available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

    Available at: http://www.michiganfitness.org/harvest-month - Download a copy to review or order at resources@michiganfitness.org

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  • Michigan Model for Health

    Michigan Model for Health logoThe Michigan Model for Health®, also used in 32 other states, is a nationally acclaimed sequential K-12 health curriculum that has provided comprehensive school health education for school-aged children since 1984.  The program facilitates skills-based learning through lessons that include a variety of teaching and learning techniques, skill development and practice, and building positive lifestyle behaviors in students and families. Classroom instruction using the Michigan Model addresses the most serious health challenges students face, including social and emotional health; nutrition and physical activity; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; and safety.  The major goal of this program is to motivate and assist students to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce health-related risk behaviors while creating a partnership between homes, schools, community groups and government.  

    Available at: http://www.emc.cmich.edu/EMC_Orchard/michigan-model-for-health 

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    3. High School

  • SuperTracker Nutrition Lesson Plans for High School Students

    Supertracker Lesson PlansHelp students in grades 9-12 learn how to build a healthy diet using  SuperTracker. The lesson plans include a variety of topics such as selecting healthy snacks, finding personal recommendations for what and how much to eat, evaluating food selections, and building healthy meals.

    Available at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/sites/default/files/printablematerials/SuperTrackerHSLessonPlans1.pdf 

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  • Steps to a Healthy Teen

    Steps to a Heathy Teen Curriculum coverThe National 4-H Curriculum, STEPS to a Healthy Teen: Segments To Emphasize Physical activity and nutrition Steps, consists of 10 activities that target youth ages 14 to 19.

    The purpose of the curriculum is to help youth develop skills and knowledge in physical education and nutrition. Participants experience a variety of learning methods and tools such as games, case scenarios, computer software programs, cooking demonstrations, and fitness challenges. Most activities range from 45 to 60 minutes and include accompanying handouts. Each activity includes a Teen Research (TR) Challenge take-home task. The TR Challenge encourages healthier lifestyles through thought-provoking activities for teens to solve themselves or with their families.

    Available at: http://www.4-hmall.org/Category/steps.aspx?utm_source=4hcurriculum&utm_medium=purchaselink&utm_content=stepstoahealthyteen&utm_campaign=4horg  

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    3. High School

  • Catch (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) After School/Summer Program

    Screenshot of the CATCH WebsiteA physical activity and nutrition education program designed for elementary and middle school aged children in an after-school/summer setting. It is composed of nutrition education materials (including snack activities) and a physical activity component. The program offers an easy-to-use format that both children and staff enjoy and is ready to implement in the after-school and summer settings.

    Available at: http://catchinfo.org 

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    2. Nutrition Education
    3. Middle School

  • Power Up! Curriculum

    Power Up CurriculumPower Up is an 8-week health education program for middle school students in grades 6-8. This program encourages students to make healthier food choices, be physically active and to take an active role in their schools’ wellness policies. It also provides students with an opportunity to taste new, healthy foods and encourage positive self-esteem.

    Available at: http://www.kansasteamnutrition.org/TN_Menus/TN_Power_Up.htm

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  • MyPlate Materials (young child focused)

    Picture of the USDA's MyPlateHelps preschoolers eat well, be active, and be healthy. This section of the MyPlate website is for parents and caregivers of children 2 through 5 years of age. It contains fact sheets, recipes, sample food plans and more.

    Available at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/preschoolers.html

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  • We Like to Eat Book Series

    The We Like to Eat!TM book series engage children and their families to learn about the food groups with a focus on fruits and vegetables that include tips for gardening, harvesting, preparing, and eating fruits and vegetables. Two of the books are bilingual with English and Spanish text and contain recipes, recipe cards, and activities.

    Available at: Review a sample or order at www.michiganfitness.org.  

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    2. Nutrition Education
    3. Preschool and Young Children

  • Snack Stars

    Blast off to healthy snacking! Six “snactivities” that teach and encourage young children to choose and eat healthy snacks. Healthy snack recipes and a chart that connects the snactivities to the Common core are included.

    Call the United Dairy Industry of Michigan at 800-241-MILK to order print copies (available while supplies last).

     

    Available at: www.milkmeansmore.org/schools

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    3. Preschool and Young Children

  • Snack Sleuths

    Introduce students to the exciting world of healthy snacking! Six “discoveries” that teach students why snacks are important; what a healthy snack is; new ideas for healthy snacking; and how to accept responsibility for their own snack choices. Healthy snack recipes and a chart that connects the discoveries to the Common core are included.

    Call the United Dairy Industry of Michigan at 800-241-MILK to order print copies (available while supplies last).

     

    Available at: www.milkmeansmore.org/schools

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    2. Nutrition Education
    3. Elementary School

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