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Race, Ethnicity, and Culture Resources

January 19, 2024

As a child care provider, you likely serve children of many different backgrounds. It’s not only important for children to learn about different races, ethnicities, and cultures, but it is also crucial for you to understand how to properly teach them about these topics.

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods

January 4, 2024

Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, which is why the CACFP meal pattern requires that at least one serving of grains per day be whole grain-rich (WGR). Our partners at ICN have tips to help you use the food package to determine which foods are WGR and how to avoid the pitfalls of confusing terms and phrases.

Getting Started with Meatless Monday

January 2, 2024

Looking to start incorporating Meatless Monday into your menu? Our partners at the Humane Society of the United States have tips and resources to make it easier to prepare more plant-based meals.

Celebrating with Creditable Grains

December 7, 2023

December is a month full of holiday celebrations, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more. It is also a great time to model healthy habits by showing different ways to celebrate. We traditionally think grain-based desserts like brownies, cakes, and cookies are essential during festivities. However, several healthy grain options can be included as part of a meal or snack.

Seasons of Grief

November 28, 2023

Use these resources from Sesame Street in Communities to help children, and the adults who care for them, learn ways to manage the emotions and changes that come with grief after someone close to them dies.

Keep Active Together 

November 21, 2023

Staying active as a family is important for every family member’s physical health, especially around the holidays. If you are a parent or caregiver, learn how to prioritize movement and foster play and physical activity year-round. Our partners at Alliance for a Healthier Generation have great resources with ways to keep active together!

Fundamentals of Measuring: Weight and Volume 

November 14, 2023

Which weighs more: a pound of lettuce or a pound of carrots? It’s a trick question! They weigh the same. However, if you think about how much space each would take up, a pound of lettuce would fill many more cups than a pound of carrots. Measuring can be confusing, so ICN’s November Mealtime Memo explains the difference between weight and volume and describe tools to measure both most accurately.

Emotional Well-Being

November 9, 2023

Through a slew of new Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) bilingual , research-based resources and engaging content, trusted adults can help children develop a foundation of essential skills they need to understand and manage their feelings. With a focus on the mind-body connection, SSIC’s latest resources support emotional awareness and understanding, and demonstrate techniques to promote healthy minds and bodies.

Staff and Workplace Wellness

October 12, 2023

In a month known for monsters and candy, the best trick is treating your employees to better health and wellness. Employee wellness opportunities can help staff feel better, live healthier, and be more present for the children in your program. Healthy adults model healthy living for children

Farm to School Month Resources

September 26, 2023

Our partners at the National Farm to School Network have great resources available to you to help celebrate Farm to School Month! This is also a great opportunity for you to get started with your farm to ECE journey!