PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY, GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Cont. Wellness & Nutrition We promote non-food items for celebration purposes such as a reward for children’s accomplishments or classroom behavior. Staff will encourage all children to participate in physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes per day and avoid playing elimination games. Structure play and physical activity are designed to accommodate all children’s varied skills and levels. To promote and support nutrition and physical activity, staff are provided with professional development workshops, conferences, and resources related to the subject. The information and resources are shared and presented to parents and families to increase their knowledge of appropriate nutrition and physical activity for their children’s learning at home. The CalFresh Healthy Living program at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools provides the State Preschool program educational material, technical assistance, trainings, and resources which allow for opportunities to practice and implement nutrition education and physical activities in the classroom such as:
Nutrition Education •
MyPlate (food groups) modeling and educating children to choose and consume healthy foods and beverages. Color Me Healthy (curriculum) interactive learning opportunities on physical activity and healthy eating. School Gardens (activities) and farm-to- school activities provide opportunities for children to engage in planting, harvesting, and tasting nutritious foods grown in the school garden. Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) creating and implementing physically activities in the classroom, outdoors, and at home with families. Teachers will provide children with opportunities to receive at least 60 minutes of age-appropriate physical activity, during class sessions. Playground stenciling to encourage a variety of movement during outdoor play
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