The University of California Cooperative Extension in Kings County has curricula to help teachers with nutrition education.
These teacher-tested curricula are linked to the California Content Standards for language arts, math, and science. Our curricula are available to you at no cost.
Your district has agreed to allow you to participate in the program. All you need to do is contact our office and we will bring the materials to you, provide any training and support you may need and collect your enrollment form.
Goals:
· Teach children to make healthy food choices and to be physically active.
· Help children develop skills and habits for maintaining health throughout life.
· Provide teachers with training and curricula to model and teach nutrition education and physical activity.
Supporting California Content Standards:
FSNEP nutrition and physical activity lessons are used by educators to support the Content Standards in their classrooms. Each FSNEP lesson links to the California Content Standards for language arts, math, and science. Curriculum lessons are designed for minimal preparation time and easy implementation.
Youth Nutrition Education Program Commitment:
· FREE curriculum for pre-school through high school grade teachers
· Lessons and activities that support the California content standards
· Orientation and training for teachers, foodservice, and school staff
· On-going support for teachers
Teacher Requirements:
· A minimum of 6 hours of classroom nutrition education in the school year
· Complete a Group Enrollment Form each participating year
· Complete a MonthlyReport each participating year
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Denise Cuendett, School Nutrition Education Program Representative
UCCE, Kings County, 680 N. Campus Drive, Ste A, Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211 Ext. 2730 or dhcuendett@ucdavis.edu
