Early Childhood Nutrition Education Tool Kit

The Nutrition Education Tool Kit contains a menu of Healthy Eating Active Living  (HEAL) education options for the Early Childhood Education learning environment. However, it needs to be noted, the key to making these experiences successful is to ensure that they are delivered within a pervasive “Culture of Health”. A Culture of Health that ensures only healthy food is served to the children and  teachers are role models of healthy eating and active living. There are a full range of center policies that or example, forbids junk foods at all levels. The Garden of Eatin’ Project is far more than a collection of classroom/garden lesson.  It is a program that reaches out to parents, community and teachers alike in an attempt to ensure our children’s health.

To teach the families of the young children in our care to make healthy choices to their children have the chance to grow up to live happy and fulfilling lives free of disease.

Garden of Eatin’ Goal   Increase Fruit & (Especially) Vegetable Consumption and Increase Physical Activity in Children and Their Families by Creating a “Culture of Health” within the Early Childhood Education Environment

Garden of Eatin’ Principles   Children eat what they like and what’s available to them.  Young children are typically suspicious of new foods and need repeated exposure to accept them.  Young children are tactile, experiential learners who are driven to develop new skills.

Early Childhood Nutrition Education Toolkit

Project Profile

Food Based Modules

Five Minutes to HEAL Parent Activities

Nutrition Based Physical Activities

Teachers Garden Guide

Garden of Eatin Garden Development Guide