- Author: Hannah Lee
Thanksgiving is upon us, and the holiday season is in full swing! To prepare for the fun festivities ahead, Ayer and Storey Elementary Schools received Nutrition Corners with the theme, "Healthy Celebrations." Because children spend so much time at school, it's important to remind them of healthy choices, no matter the time of year. Ayer and Storey's Nutrition Corners encourage teachers to celebrate class milestones and holidays while promoting a culture of wellness. And of course, the Nutrition Corners wouldn't be complete without a reminder to use MyPlate to guide our meals.
- Author: Emily Harris
As classroom celebrations and after school snacks call for Halloween-themed treats, we may resolve to have our kids eat healthier after the holidays are over. Why not start now and celebrate Halloween with a healthy twist? Below are some snack ideas to bring Halloween to town without all of the extra sugar:
Let us know about your Healthy Halloween in the comment section below!
- Author: Emily Harris
Happy Thanksgiving from UC CalFresh! If you still haven't decided what you're going to make for the big day or you're in need of some holiday inspiration, check out our tasty tips below:
1. Not cooking a whole turkey? Tired of fattening green bean casserole? These recipes have come to the rescue!
2. Want to start new, healthy traditions for your family? Look here for some tips on how to begin.
3. Don't be scared to host Thanksgiving this year. Follow these tips to make sure you have a tasty, healthy and safe holiday.
4. Host a Holiday Makeover with these simple tips to turn your favorite recipes into healthy choices.
5. If the holiday season already has you frazzled, visit this Holiday Survival Guide to extinguish stress and ignite gratitude.
6. Tired of the same pumpkin pie every year? Try making Quick Pumpkin Pudding for a twist on the classic dessert.
- Author: DeAnna Molinar
- Author: Charles Clancy
- Author: Evelyn Morales
Looking for a healthy treat to share with your students or a loved one this Valentine's Day??
Try making VAM BOTS (Vitamin and Mineral Robots)!
What you'll need:
Makes one VAM BOT
- One apple juice box for the body (Make sure it's 100% juice!)
- Two individual size raisin boxes for the feet (remember to eat a rainbow of colors when it comes to fruits and vegetables!)
- One individual apple sauce cup for the head
- Two googly eyes
- One bow if your robot is a girl
- Two liquorice sticks for your robot's arms (there's our sometimes food-- you could use rolled pieces of colored paper as an alternative.)
- One red heart made out of red construction paper
Directions: glue items together to create a robot that looks like the one we have featured above. Feel free to write your own personalized message on the robots heart! We recommend using hot glue.
- Author: DeAnna Molinar
- Author: Charles Clancy
- Author: Evelyn Morales
Teachers!
Rainy day schedule? Bad air? No problem. We've got you covered. The exercises below will get you and your students pumping this Valentine's season!
Have your students stand behind their desk quietly. Make sure they have plenty of room to move their arms and legs!
- Sugar Dip: Have students do 20 squats with their hands overhead
- The Proposal: Have students do 20 reverse lunges (step back into a lunge and raise arm forward at the same time)
- Heart Throb Jack: Have students do 20 jumping jacks in unison
- Cupids Arrow: Have students touch their toes and jump straight in the air 20 times
Share your favorite exercises in the comment section below!
