As the new school year begins, we encourage you to be a Champion for Change. Below are a few suggestions for integrating nutrition and physical activity on a daily or weekly basis:
Read a nutrition or physical activity fact at the beginning of each day. Quick messages and facts are available here!
Visit the Arizona Nutrition Network website and print activity sheets to use as bell work.
Encourage healthy snacks in your classroom.
Avoid using food as a reward for positive behavior. There are many fun items that can be used as an alternative for free from the Nutrition Network, so talk with your school’s representative and order some today!
Use nutrition concepts as writing prompts for journaling. Some examples could be, “Describe your favorite healthy snack,” or “Why is it important to eat breakfast?”
Talk about healthy choices on the lunch menu before heading to the cafeteria.
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