Mrs. Anderson's T-K class at Rowell Elementary learned about the different types of vegetables and created their own Mr. Vegetable Head at the same time.

What a creative and fun way to learn about the vegetable group! 

Is this not the cutest thing you've ever seen?

There are so many creative ways to get children excited about vegetables!

Bell pepper eyes and green bean eyebrows-so clever!

Lettuce give him some hair!

UC CalFresh loves to share the activities teachers use to reinforce nutrition education with their students. Working together we are creating a healthier school environment. If you would like to share some of your favorite activities, please email Shelby MacNab at smacnab@ucanr.edu

Rowell students are sharing what they've learned about nutrition from UC CalFresh and the OrganWise Guys! You rock Rowell!

Calci M. Bone coming to life for the students at Rowell!

This week UC CalFresh is at the Childhood Obesity Conference.

We're presenting posters highlighting our work with the OrganWise Guys and sharing information about our SMART Board nutrition education lessons.

We've been piloting use of the OrganWise Guys materials for the last year at Olmos and Rowell Elementary. Check out the video below to see us in action!

Teachers enrolled in the UC CalFresh Youth Nutrition Education Program are provided with a "nutrition corner" border when they sign up to participate in the program.

Setting up a "nutrition corner" in your classroom or a high-traffic area at your school (cafeteria or library)  and updating it with students' nutrition work is a great way to spread the word about the importance of eating well and staying physically active.

Promoting healthy behaviors creates a positive environment in which students can thrive!

Check out Rowell elementary's feature on breakfast this month. Great job Rowell!

Student work highlights breakfast and MyPlate.

"We start our day right with breakfast!"