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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Nutrition Education Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner

Food Through Play: Teaching Kids About Nutrition with Storytime

Nutrition education doesn’t stop at the dining table, it can be a meaningful part of children’s everyday play and learning. Identify creative, CACFP-aligned ways to teach food concepts through stories, sensory and pretend play, and mealtime conversations. Get the tools to engage children in joyful, meaningful food experiences that go beyond what’s on the plate.

  1. Create food-themed lessons that support whole-child development.
  2. Incorporate nutrition concepts into play, books and daily routines.
  3. Access a resource list of books, activities and discussion prompts.

Presented by

Bhavini Patel Web

Bhavini Patel, MS, CCNP

CEO, Kirkland Child Care

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$579 Members | $699 Non-Members

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