Youth EFNEP Supports Summer Reading

Youth EFNEP partnered with the San Bernardino City Unified School Districts' Family Engagement Center to help support their Summer Reading Program. Over 120 Kindergarten through Sixth graders joined the 6 week virtual program via Zoom. Additionally, seventeen students participated in the Summer Nutrition Club which consisted of children whose parent have participated in the Adult EFNEP Program in San Bernardino County.

Forty-two kindergarten and first graders completed 6 lessons from the My Amazing Body Curriculum. The lessons began with a story book reading such as “Sleep is for Everyone” and “Why Should I Eat Well?”. The story was followed with a health related topic such as eating healthy foods, getting the proper amount of sleep, and the importance of exercise. Students played interactive games including Kahoots to keep engaged during the session. Forty-nine 2^nd and 3^rd graders attended lessons from the Good for Me and You curriculum. The lessons also began with a story including “Wallie Exercises”. The story reading was followed by nutrition lessons such as MyPlate and healthy snacking. Additionally 58, 4^th through 6^th graders participated in the new Up4It curriculum. The unique lessons were student lead. They challenged students to think and work together to accomplish activities with minimal input from educators. Students were able to participate in reading and learn about living a healthy lifestyle during their summer break. Graduates from the program received lessons enhancements and a certificate in the mail!

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