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FOOD GROUP FUN!
February 1, 2012
FOOD GROUP FUN!
We'll kick off our "100 Healthy Snacks" initiative by learning all about healthy foods and what constitutes the food pyramid. Let's make a chart and place different foods where they fit in.
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IT'S GROUNDHOG DAY!
February 2, 2012
IT'S GROUNDHOG DAY!
Will we have six more weeks of winter?? Let's find out if the groundhog sees his shadow!
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PROTEIN POWER
February 3, 2012
PROTEIN POWER
Today's will learn about foods containing lots of protein and why we need protein for energy. Let's locate the high-protein foods from the kitchen center hidden throughout the room.
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Practice Healthy Living!!
February 6, 2012
Practice Healthy Living!!
Parent involvement makes for healthy kids! Check out NOURISHINTERACTIVE.COM for healthy eating tips, information, games for children and a WHOLE LOT MORE!
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WONDERFUL WATER!
February 7, 2012
WONDERFUL WATER!
Try substituting water for juice and soda--it can make a world of difference!
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AWESOME APPLES!
February 8, 2012
AWESOME APPLES!
Try leaving the peal on an apple for more fiber, it's delicious! Let's make apple art by cutting one in half and creating prints on paper!
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BREAKFAST IS THE BEST!
February 9, 2012
BREAKFAST IS THE BEST!
Start your day right with breakfast for extra "brain power" to last throughout the day! After a healthy morning snack, let's practice some yoga techniques from our Apple Blossom program.
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MAKE SNACK TIME FUN!
February 10, 2012
MAKE SNACK TIME FUN!
Inside-out sandwiches!!! Spread mustard on a slice of deli turkey and wrap it around a sesame stick! Presenting food in new ways makes it exciting!
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Healthy treats can be sweet!!
February 13, 2012
Healthy treats can be sweet!!
There are plenty of healthy alternatives for children that are still sweet and delicious. Let's make a list of some yummy, sweet snacks we can enjoy and bring in to school to eat for snack.
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!
February 14, 2012
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!
All you need is love! Let's pass around Valentine's and talk about the special people in our lives that we love!
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FABULOUS FRUITS AND VEGGIES!
February 15, 2012
FABULOUS FRUITS AND VEGGIES!
Let's taste test different fruits and veggies and then create a chart listing all our favorites!
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GET MOVIN' WITH GRAINS!
February 16, 2012
GET MOVIN' WITH GRAINS!
Let's talk about grains! We'll make art using different types and sizes of grains--rice, oats, and seeds! What different pictures can we create? Let's add different types of grain to the sensory table! What happens when we add water? Let's experiment.
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DAIRY IS DELICIOUS!
February 17, 2012
DAIRY IS DELICIOUS!
Let's chart what kind of dairy we enjoy eating. Who likes to drink milk or eat yogurt? Let's try different cheeses and pick our favorite.
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It's Presidents' Day!
February 20, 2012
It's Presidents' Day!
Hail to the Chief! Who knows the name of the President? Let's talk about some different leaders of the United States.
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HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND
February 21, 2012
HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND
Healthy eating is fun!! Let's have a picnic in the classroom. We'll spread out a blanket and enjoy our healthy snacks on the carpet! Being fit is fun too! We love practicing tennis in the gym with our Little Rackets Program.
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A RAINBOW ON MY PLATE!!
February 22, 2012
A RAINBOW ON MY PLATE!!
Fruits and vegetables are so good for us and they fill our plates with color! Let's use different colored markers to decorate paper plates with all the fruits and veggies we love to eat.
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Let's practice good manners!
February 23, 2012
Let's practice good manners!
Make dinner-time a pleasant experience by using our very best manners whenever we're at the table.
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FOODS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
February 24, 2012
FOODS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
We can find healthy and delicious food alternatives from all over the globe!! Let's try some different foods like hummus with pita, matzah, or plantains. Bring in a snack from home for the class to try!
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Slow down for family dinners!
February 27, 2012
Slow down for family dinners!
Don't rush through meals! Make dinner time a time to relax and enjoy food and each others company!
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MY FAVORITE HEALTHY FOOD
February 28, 2012
MY FAVORITE HEALTHY FOOD
We've learned about healthy foods all month; now, let's create a list of our very favorites!
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Healthy Living All Year Long!!
February 29, 2012
Healthy Living All Year Long!!
We've had a great month! Now, let's continue our healthy choices all year long!! You and your body will be happy you did!
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