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List 3 ways you can help the children at your facility eat or drink healthier.
List 3 things you can do at your facility to get the children more active.
List two different methods of cooking you can do at your facility to replace frying or purchasing pre-fried processed foods.
What are some other foods that your facility could start serving that are healthier versions of what is being served now?
Start creating a list of ways to familiarize children to new or unique foods.
Think about each statement and whether it's: A lot like me, Sometimes like me, or Hardly ever like me. View your nutritional role modeling score below. Then write down two things you can do to improve.
13-16 points = EXCELLENT JOB!!!
09-12 points = GOOD, but there's room for improvement!
09 or fewer = It's a good thing you're at this workshop!
I'm going to:
Writing policies can take time. This activity will help you get started, but it won't complete the process. Begin by listing three nutritional goals you'd like to see happen at your facility.
Now take one of your goals and begin writing a SMARTER policy by asking yourself Specific (Who, What, Where, When, Which) or Measurable (How much, How often, How many) questions.
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Being physically active throughout the day is important for children, and it's important for me! I can show them by example the value of physical activity by doing...
Writing policies can take time. This activity will help you get started, but it won't complete the process. Begin by listing three physical activity goals you'd like to see happen at your facility.
On a weekly or daily basis, how often do you do the following. Respond to each question by rating what is average or typical for you. Write the number in the points column. Add up your points and rate your plate! Then, write down two ways you can improve your score.
How many...
15-18 points = Nutritionist in the works!!
11-14 points = Good, but there's room for improvement!
10 or fewer = It's a good thing you're at this workshop!
Moving forward I'm going to improve my nutrition by:
An important benefit to being healthy is experiencing an increase in joy and enjoyment out of life. As you answer the following questions as yourself, 'Does the idea of doing this make me smile and boost my mood?' or 'Does it sound like a chore?' If it doesn't make you smile - don't write it down.
List 2 fun rainy-day activities that you would like to try or already do.
List 2 fun ways you could increase and improve the nutritional quality of foods you eat.
List one fruit/vegetable you've never tried, and one activity you've never done, but have always wanted to.
Think about each statement and how it relates to your child care facility. Choose YES or NO. View your score at the end to determine how well you communicate with your parents.
HOW DID YOUR FACILITY DO?
5-6 points = EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION!!
3-4 points = GOOD, but there's room for improvement.
1-2 points = Try some of the techniques offered in this training session.
Based on the communication strategies presented, identify two specific strategies that would help your facility communicate healthy weight information in the home. Next, identify at least two actions you can take to implement these strategies.
How to implement
We all come to the subject of breastfeeding from various perspectives based on our exposure and experience with breastfeeding. Make a note of what you presently understand about breastfeeding. Remember there is no wrong answer when the question is about what YOU understand.
Complete the following brainstorming exercise in pairs or by yourself. Share these ideas with other childcare providers.
List 3 breastfeeding practices you currently follow.
List 2 additional practices you can do in your facility to support breastfeeding mothers.