Nutrition
Usually during the beginning months of the school year, I like to talk with the children about good food choices. We have lessons on our bodies, exercise, and the importance of eating healthy. This sets the tone for the school year about snacks and lunches. However, talking about the basic food groups can be included anytime of the year.
Perhaps you are planning a spring garden. This can also prove to be a good time to talk about nutrition with the children. I usually talk about the basic food groups over a period of weeks, focusing on one food group at a time. Songs and art projects always help to enhance such lessons. Decide what will work best for your child or group of children. Ideas on nutrition can be found on different days during Weeks 11 – Weeks 14. Here are some ideas…
