I spy something with fun booths, games, family entertainment, and outstanding school teachers and staff.

Did you guess school carnivals? If so, you hit the nail on the head!

I attended Winchell Elementary's School Carnival on May 19th with a couple of my UC CalFresh team members. 

As a nutrition educator, one of my most anticipated school events are the school carnivals. Students also look forward to these yearly events. The students are eager to return to campus and enjoy the lively music, games, and entertainment with their friends and families.

Are school carnivals an appropriate avenue to reinforce the nutrition concepts that students learn in the classroom?

Of course! Here at UC CalFresh we make learning fun, and we use every opportunity to create healthier communities!

 Just watch how this Winchell Elementary student tests his aim. Will it land on an anytime or sometimes dairy food? The uncertainty is keeping us all on edge. 

Games are fun, but what delighted me was seeing how students also took an interest in the interactive "Milk is For Me" display. Their creative and bright minds went right to work as they recalled why low-fat milk was a drink of choice.

"Dairy gives me strong bones and strong teeth!"

Parents, too, were eager to have their dairy related questions answered. Did you know that students are great teachers?!?! With the help of students, we talked about the the importance of consuming low-fat dairy products!

What a fun way to reign in another school year. As summer approaches, we want to remind all students to choose and consume foods from all five food groups and to get moderate physical activity for at least 60 minutes each summer day, and every day. Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to learn more!

UC CalFresh is excited to kick-start another healthy school year this upcoming fall!