School Tools: Websites and Information
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Free on-line curriculum for grades 3, 4, & 5. In 7 lessons students learn the importance of making healthy food choices and being physically active. (Information not in Spanish.)
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Many resources to improve schools, including programs such as Game On! Ultimate Wellness Challenge which is a year long program for kids that can be used in the classroom. (Information not in Spanish.)
Physical Activity:
Good suggestions on how to implement a “Play Day” or the concept of “playwork.”
Links to research that supports the use of recess in elementary school children. (Information not in Spanish.)
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS): President’s Challenge is a Great Resource for teachers to adapt the President’s Physical Fitness and Sports Challenge to a special educational need or group. (Information not in Spanish.)
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Nutrition Supervision for children of all ages (early childhood to adolescence). Special topics such as “Cultural Awareness in Nutrition Counseling” and provides tips for nutrition and physical activity needs for children with special needs and medical conditions. * However, old Food Guide Pyramid is used in resource booklet. (Information available in Spanish.)
Nutrition:
Helpful kit that “addresses the entire school nutrition environment from a commitment to nutrition and physical activity, pleasant eating experiences, quality school meals, other healthy food options, nutrition education and marketing the issue to the public.” (Information not in Spanish.)
Nutrition:
Recipes for kids and other worksheets that can be used in lesson plans. Information that is from nationally recognized organizations. (example: “5 a Day” that’s endorsed by the National Cancer Institute) (English only)
Nutrition:
Motivational ways to get children to eat their vegetables:
•Fruit & vegetable of the month
•Recipes, serving sizes
•Fun & easy tips
•Fruit & vegetable calculator
•Interactive “Analyze My Plate” game
(English only)
Nutrition and Physical Activity:
Links to resources like My Pyramid, the CDC, and other websites for nutrition and physical activity.
“Bridges to Wellness” curriculum available for grades 5-12
* PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR ADULTS - perfect for school faculty/staff wellness!
(English only)
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Link to online interactive game “Amazing Food Detective” that teaches children about the importance of good nutrition and physical activity. (Bilingual)
Link for teachers to Case Files of a Healthy Class, a standards-based education program for 4th-6th graders developed by that teaches the essentials of building healthy habits in the classroom. Activity pages, recipes for kids and links to other resources are also available.
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
10 Strategies with resources teachers can order and use in the classroom, including ones for implementing a physical and health education curriculum. Also has good tips for policy development. (English only)
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Membership free to access lesson plans for K-12th grade, web-based activities, and interactive games. Interactive “Health Log” to track food intake and measure physical activity. (English only)
Nutrition:
Real individual school success stories can be “searched for.” Gives teachers specific ideas for program implementation. (English only)
Nutrition:
Free handouts for kids and parents along with teaching tools (posters, lesson plans with interactive games on CDs and other fun ways to encourage students to make healthier food choices and increase activity using My Pyramid as a guide) available free to educators for children K-12th grade. Program also available to assess individual diet quality and physical activity status. Many great resources!
*Website and educational materials available in Spanish.
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
This organization supports policy changes and programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Good reference that includes links to steering committee members, and national, state, and local organizations related to health achieved by good nutrition and regular physical activity. (English only)
Nutrition:
Free lesson plans and activity sheets for teaching nutrition to all ages, interactive online games for children, classroom-cafeteria connections, and helpful resources.
*Some classroom tools available in Spanish (posters/ handouts).
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Up to date information about food and related health issues, overview of nutrients found in foods, and “weight management” component with specific section for youth that provides links to great resources (USDA, FDA, etc.) and interactive programs that teachers can use for educational lessons both in the classroom (and during gym class) related to physical activity and nutrition.
*Some classroom tools available in Spanish.
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Website that students and teachers (advisors) can sign up for and get involved to encourage changes related to better nutrition and activity choices in school and their communities. Starter grants available to promote a campaign for healthier living and to be involved with PANA’s initiatives (Apple Crunch, Go for the Greens). (English only)
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Lesson plans for the classroom and physical education teachers along with links to useful resources. (English only)
Physical Activity:
Free lesson plans under “teacher’s toolbox” and links to websites that are good resources. The Wellness Center is a multidimensional tool for teachers that includes current health information in the Wellness Library, videos in the Fitness Center, health risk appraisals and teacher reports.
(Uses American College of Sports Medicine recommendations as a guide.) (English only)
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
“Diet/Nutrition” and “Physical Activity” links on main site are to pages that have some evidence based programs for school aged children. (English only)
Nutrition:
Links to Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (dietary guidelines, food guide pyramid, interactive food supply), Team Nutrition (educational materials for teachers that focus on healthy eating and physical activity for children of all ages), How to kit for promoting good nutrition in the classroom and the community, & Eat Smart Play Hard (provides practical suggestions to motivate children to eat healthy).
*Some materials available in Spanish.
Physical Activity and Nutrition:
Information for adults and teens including help with goal setting for better nutrition and increasing physical activity, making healthy food choices, recipes, portion control and many valuable resources!
*Site can be viewed in Spanish.
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