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Can you find the 5 food safety mistakes? Visit FightBac to learn about how to keep your food safe. They have fun games, guides, coloring place mats, and more. Join the Scrub Club and learn how about proper handwashing with fun songs and stories.
Potter, Potter the Healthy Otter Potter the Otter's Market Adventure Potter the Otter: A Tale About Water Please visit University of Nevada, Reno Extension for videos, songs, and activities for Preschool students.
"What Fruit is It? Game" by Maple Leaf Learning "What Vegetable is It? Game" by Maple Leaf Learning Make fruit and vegetable flashcards. Print out various photos of fruits and vegetables and attach them to index cards. Pretend farmer's market. Transform your play kitchen into a local farmers market.
Refrigerating perishable foods is important, because cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Keep your refrigerator temperature at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below to reduce the risk of food borne illnesses. Your freezer temperature should be 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Picky eating is typical for many preschoolers. Its simply another step in the process of growing up and becoming independent. As long as your preschooler is healthy, growing normally, and has plenty of energy, he or she is most likely getting the nutrients he or she needs.
Proper handwashing is important for staying clean and healthy. Handwashing with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds gets rid of germs and bacteria that may cause illness.
What is CATCH? CATCH stands for "Coordinated Approach to Child Health." The goal of CATCH Physical Activity is to have fun while promoting moderate to vigorous physical activity for all children to enjoy during activity or recreation time.
Eating Smart, Being Active is an evidence-based, healthy eating and active living curriculum. Curriculum content is based on the latest research findings from the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.