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Gear up for the school year with the new 2014-2015 Playbook!
Take a look at the 2014-2015 Playbook which features 10 plays developed with input from students, educators and other experts.
Get Active Through Play!
Active students do better! Get your students to stay active through play all year long with the Ramp up For Recess Play! With this Play, you can make your playground a great place for recess. An active recess period can help students get their physical activity, have some personal choice time and gear up for a positive, productive afternoon of learning!
PYFP Free Webinar! Integrating Fitness into Your Quality Physical Education Program
This instructional webinar taking place on Tuesday December 9th, is designed to give teachers the background knowledge and skills to integrate fitness and lifetime physical activity into quality physical education instruction including use of fitness assessment results to assess fitness concept knowledge, participation in physical activity, and evidence of growth in the affective domain and adapting activities from existing curricula to an activity template that incorporates fitness concepts and components. Register for the webinar here!
Recent Nutrition and Physical Activity News:
Kids and Chefs Cook for Success-Let's Move! Elyse Cohen, 11/25/2014.
During this year's 3rd Annual Kids' State Dinner, the First Lady announced the Kids and Chefs Cook for Success collaboration. Through this initiative, each of the 54 Kids' State Dinner winners were paired with a chef in their community to host free, healthy cooking demonstrations to support efforts to build and teach basic cooking skills. The work of these dynamic duos has inspired kids, families, and communities across the nation to try their hand at preparing healthier meals at home. The cooking demonstrations have begun, and we couldn't be more impressed with the talented pairs! Read more.
FDA: Expect more foods labeling next year-KSAT 12, Jessie Degollado, 11/25/2014.
SAN ANTONIO - Not exactly the time of year when most people are counting calories. But beginning next year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will require that calorie information be posted many more places, besides those already doing it voluntarily. Read more.
How to Enjoy Holiday Appetizers without Negative Health Impacts-The Morning Sun, Kati Mora, 11/25/2014.
Often the main course at any big family meal is the center of attention, but what about all the delicious edibles leading up to the main event? Most holiday gatherings or parties involve more food than simply what is brought to the table during the slated mealtime. Before you start filling up on all these easy-to-grab appetizers, here are a few sensible ideas to make sure you are doing so mindfully and with health in mind: Pause for 10 seconds. Before you grab a bite, take a few seconds to pause and focus. Continue reading.
Additional Resources
Seasonal Produce Guide: What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season? Wondering what's in season? Stay up-to-date on which fruits and vegetables are currently available, such as carrots, grapes and peas.
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