Creating fundraising events that encourage health can be a challenge but there are many options for creative, innovative fundraisers that will encourage kids, parents, and the community to raise funds while having fun and promoting health and wellbeing. The suggestions …
The Smart Snacks in School standards went into effect on July 1, 2014 in an effort to improve the nutritional quality of snack foods and beverages sold outside of the school meals programs. As a result, school districts across the …
Whether you’re doing a 3-minute TV interview or a 30-minute Back-to-School night presentation, creating a simple action plan can mean the difference between communication success and failure. Taking a few minutes to think about your audience and plan your key …
School gardens are a great way to introduce children to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Studies have shown that children who are involved in the process of growing their own food are more likely to have healthier diets …
USDA’s Summer Meal Programs, which include the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option can help bridge the gap to provide free, nutritious meals to lower-income children, 18 years old and younger, when …
Looking for a fun way to include healthy food options in classroom celebrations? A healthy celebration cart offers opportunities for learning and fun, and provides the tools to make and enjoy a healthy, tasty treat!
What is a healthy celebration …
Classroom parties are an important part of the overall school wellness environment. Incorporating physical activity into celebrations offers an opportunity to maintain a consistent message and get students excited about healthy choices and lifestyles.
Check out these tips to make …
Numerous studies show that eating breakfast has great impact on children’s ability to learn. According to the Food Research and Action Center, eating breakfast in school has also been shown to improve test scores and increase students’ classroom performance(2). Despite …
December is often the month where we indulge in a variety of holiday goodies, but with a little awareness about common pitfalls, you can resolve to get your students eating healthier in the New Year! Recent research on food purchasing …
“If all the year were playing holidays; To sport would be as tedious as to work.”– William Shakespeare
Food is often a key ingredient of holiday parties and celebrations; unfortunately, traditional celebratory foods are often loaded with sugar and calories. …
