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Download
Educator Newsletters for classroom ideas and resources: |
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Plan a classroom
taste test |
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Incorporate the
featured produce in a classroom
cooking activity |
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Copy sections of
the newsletter for student’s reading activities |
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Choose a book to
read from the literature links section |
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Plan
a nutrition or physical activity lesson |
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Download
Family Newsletters to copy, review & distribute to your students.
Request students review newsletter with parent/caregivers. |
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October: Winter Squash (pdf)
Did you know that winter squash is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium, and Vitamins A and C?
Full List and Translations
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The Harvest
of the Month program offers educational resources
related to a calendar of colorful fruits and vegetables. It
was developed by the California Nutrition Network in order
to motivate and empower students to develop healthier eating
habits and increase physical activity. The program includes a Tool Kit of resources
to reach students, families & educators. The
following resources are available for download from the Harvest
of the Month download page:
- Educator Newsletter
Provides resources
for school staff focusing on a featured produce item. The
ideas and hands-on activities link to a variety of curricular
areas.
- Family newsletter
Allows students
and their families to share Harvest of the Month resources
including recipes, healthy eating tips, & physical activities.
- Harvest of the Month
Educational Resources
Provides Kindergarten – 6th grade level nutrition activity packets that links each Harvest of the Month highlight to other curricular areas as well as links to additional translations of the family newsletters.
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