We all know that kids truly enjoy something if they are willing to spend their recess doing it. 

Recently, DeAnna Molinar, UC CalFresh Program Coordinator, made a visit to Sunset elementary. She took a seat outside to organize her things in between classes and to her astonishment students gathered around her and asked to learn more about MyPlate...DURING RECESS!

Don't believe us? Check it out:

Students enjoy the challenge of matching foods up with their MyPlate food group

Using teamwork, students were able to match foods up!

UC CalFresh is proud to promote the National Hispanic Heritage Month alongside the USDA! Recently the USDA shared information about new tools that are now available. Here's an excerpt:

"To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and increase awareness about MiPlato – the Spanish complement to MyPlate – the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is launching new resources for Spanish-speaking audiences.

Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov and click on En Español to find the latest resources. Materials include recipes, tip sheets for parents, activity sheets for kids and a series of new recipes to help more Americans prepare healthier meals at home.

Teachers and parents can invite kids to become MyPlate Champions by sharing the MyPlate Pledge in Spanish. Educators and health professionals can integrate the En Español section of ChooseMyPlate.gov into program and education efforts. The new resources can be used as part of community health fairs or included in local initiatives to encourage healthy choices at school, work and home.

In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month and MiPlato’s 2^nd Anniversary, help spread the message of healthy eating… en Español!"

Mrs. Moua's class at Ericson Preschool loves MyPlate!

To highlight fruits and vegetables, students selected their favorites from grocery ads, cut them out, and classified them by food group.

This activity builds vocabulary skills, and allows students to sort and become familiar with fruits and vegetables they may not have seen before. Great job Mrs. Moua!

 UC CalFresh offers this hands-on learning activity and many more in our Happy Healthy Me curriculum. Call (559) 600-7222 for more information.

On June 2nd, MyPlate turns two! There are several ways to help celebrate. Join the party by clicking here.