Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
But Wait, There’s More! NCNC23 Friday Recap
We want to provide five days of training to those who are able to stay, which is why we expanded our Friday offerings even further this year.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 2
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is the second method!
Read MoreA Fantastic End to NCNC23: Thursday Recap
We started the day off with our Boardwalk 5K Fun Run/Walk, with over 100 attendees taking in the gorgeous views along the Embarcadero Walkway early in the morning. The last full day of the National Child Nutrition Conference featured more than a whopping 90 workshop sessions for attendees, which continued to receive rave reviews.
Read MoreSmall Tweaks, Giant Peaks: Reframing Your Mindset ($)
Are you feeling burnt out or unmotivated? Learn skills to reframe your mindset to create your best self and get strategies to help you find success. Whatever your roles and responsibilities entail, these best practices will help you level up and prepare for the future.
Read MoreGardening Activities for Every Classroom ($)
Ready to grow? Explore the many benefits of gardening with the children in your care. Learn about indoor and outdoor gardening activities to try in your classrooms. A love of gardening and dirt are not required.
Read MoreBody Positivity and Cultivating Good Relationships with Food
Our relationship with food develops at an early age. Labeling certain foods as “bad” or calling someone a “good eater” or “picky eater” can create unintended harmful effects that can follow kids through life. Learn how to help kids cultivate a good relationship with food from the start.
Read MoreAdvocating for a Third Meal ($)
Ready to advocate for a reimbursement of a third meal but unsure of where to start? Explore the importance of advocating at the state and local levels in early childhood nutrition and how to secure legislation and funding.
Read MoreMeal Innovations: Maximize Labor & Mitigate Supply Chain Issues ($)
Learn creative ways to maximize your labor and food resources to ensure great participation in your Summer Food Program. Get great ideas on how to package individual items, an entire meal or create a weekly meal box. Take home creative menu ideas requiring minimal labor and suggestions to resolve supply chain issues.
Read MoreTailoring Menus to Accommodate Special Diets ($)
Unsure of how to plan menus for children with special dietary needs? Explore the key considerations to remember when planning and sourcing CACFP creditable substitutions for special diets such as food allergies, gluten-free, and preparing texture-modified diets.
Read MoreA Full Day of Fun at NCNC23: Tuesday Recap
We had an early start on Tuesday morning at the National Child Nutrition Conference, greeting more incoming attendees all day.
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