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Activity Idea
Try one of HKC's monthly activity ideas, generally targeting K-5th grades. Ideas are taken from one of the HKC teacher-youth leader activity idea booklets or an idea submitted by a school or youth program. Most are appropriate for the classroom, after school programs, or anywhere kids are found!
In addition, we’re excited HKC is implementing a Kansas grant to help libraries strengthen the link between reading, healthy eating and physical activity for preschoolers! So each month, also check for a preschool activity idea and book suggestion, like the one below!
Reading, Smart Eating, Moving...Balance My Day Pre-Schoolers Learn to Discover Smart Servings
Read a book like, Eating Well
by Melanie Mitchell, Lerner Publishing Group 2006
Talk with preschoolers about healthy serving sizes which provide the amount of energy and nutrients that their growing bodies need. Encourage them to take small amounts of food first, and that they can always get more if they are still hungry. Help them to recognize a healthy fullness.
Why HKC Activity Ideas Work!
HKC activity ideas are based on evidence based research. Use them to help meet your health education standards! See HKC's 6 healthy messages making teaching easier and learning FUN.
- Fruits & Veggies - Every Day the Tasty Way
- Snack Attack
- Active Play EVERY Day - And Less Screen Time
- Breakfast GO Power
- Discover Smart Servings
- Drink Think
Share Your Ideas!
Tell us what is working for you! Send your ideas and activities in an E-mail to vickie@healthykidschallenge.com. Type your information into a Word document with clear and complete directions. Include:
Name
Title
Program/school
Age group
Description of the activity
Clear and complete directions
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