- Author: Nath Say
We are excited that the OrganWise Guys will make their third appearance this upcoming school year at Olmos and Rowell Elementary Schools!
In addition to our UC curriculum, the OrganWise Guys curriculum teaches children of all ages to care of their body from the inside out by bringing organ characters to life using plush dolls.
At the end of each year, students display the knowledge of each character that they have gained.
We look forward to another great year with the OrganWise Guys!
- Author: Shelby MacNab
Earlier this school year the UC CalFresh staff put on four OrganWise Guys plays at Rowell and Olmos Elementary.
Staff really got into character!
And so did students!
- Author: Shelby MacNab
- Contributor: Nath Say
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!
- Author: Shawna Rogers
The teachers and students at Olmos Elementary are part of a pilot program, The OrganWise Guys.
OrganWise uses a doll filled with stuffed organs to teach the children the importance of eating healthy. It gives the students an "inside" look into what lies within their bodies.
They learn that Hearty Heart enjoys exercise and a low-fat diet, the kidney brothers love everything water, and that Calci M. Bone feels strong when you eat and drink calcium rich foods.
Introducing OrganWise Guys at Olmos has brought a new demension to the work UC CalFresh does with the students in Fresno County!
OrganWise Guy "Bobby" hangs out with the students during breakfast as they watch a video about taking care of their organs.
- Author: Shelby MacNab
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!
