LITTLE LEARNERS, BIG LESSONS Preschoolers Explore Nutrition with Help from Luna Nursing Nov. 18, 2025
Submitted by: Valerie Montoya, Interim Nursing Director Our nursing students turned nutrition into an exciting adventure for our preschoolers! Visiting classrooms filled with 3, 4, and 5-year-olds, they led hands-on activities that had children sorting bright, colorful food items into ‘good for us’ and ‘sometimes’ categories. To make the lesson even more memorable, Megan Vigil dressed up as a hamburger and Catherine Salazar as broccoli, bringing the concepts of everyday healthy foods versus treats to life. Dominic Ratzlaff, Jennifer Chavez, and the rest of the nursing student team jumped right in, helping with activities, dancing along with the children, and making sure every little learner was engaged and having fun. The children laughed, moved, and learned as they explored nutrition in a playful, interactive way. Beyond food sorting, the lessons included dancing to get everyone active, and our nursing students shared tips on brushing teeth, choosing tooth-friendly snacks, and practicing good hygiene. These activities are part of a series of collaborative lessons that combine learning with fun, allowing
LCC nursing students bring nutrition to life! Megan Vigil as Hamburger, Catherine Salazar as Broccoli, Dominic Ratzlaff, and Jennifer Chavez teach our preschoolers about healthy eating in a fun and engaging way.
preschoolers to build healthy habits early while giving nursing students valuable hands-on experience in teaching and interacting with young learners. Included in the day’s activity were: Ashley Vigil, Amber Medina, Jennifer Chavez, Dominic Ratzlaff, Megan Vigil as Hamburger, Catherine Salazar as Broccoli, and Andrea Yee, Faculty/Level 1 Clinical Coordinator.
Moments like these not only teach children important life skills but also create joyful, lasting memories for both the preschoolers and our future nurses.
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