Transitions are a great time to insert some movement. Active Transitions are a simple way to add structured activity without extra space or equipment. Activities may be as simple as pretending to be an animal when moving from one room to another! Read more info about active transitions and get some Transition Activity ideas.
There are no "bad" foods. Sound surprising? This is the idea of moderation, a concept preschool children can begin learning! Some foods are so healthy, they are good to eat almost anytime, while others are less healthy and should only be eaten sometimes. Read a complete chart of Anytime and Sometimes Foods. Try one of these activities for teaching children about Anytime & Sometimes foods.
You are making strides to limit screen time at your program to <30 minutes per week, but how much screen time do children have at home? Consider giving parents this Screen Time Brochure and Fact Sheet. Click here for several parent-focused screen-time handouts that you may provide numerous times throughout the year.
In the previous newsletter, you read about the importance of our language on children's food perception. There are numerous factors that affect children's attitudes toward food, and providers play an important role in encouraing healthy food attitudes. Read Tips to Promote Healthy Attitudes.
