Food and Fun Afterschool Curriculum Developed by

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Food and Fun Afterschool Curriculum Developed by the Harvard School of Public Health in collaboration with the YMCA Part 2: Training Trainers Improving nutrition and physical activity for children in afterschool program Copyright 2008 YMCA of the USA. The Food and Fun Afterschool Curriculum is jointly copyrighted by President and Fellows of Harvard College and YMCA of the USA. Training — Part 2 Objectives Review Food & Fun health messages Discuss ways to engage staff, parents, kids, and schools when integrating materials into the current programming Discuss methods for ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring of program staff Assess curriculum usage Food and Fun Afterschool Curriculum Part 2: Training Trainers Elements for Child Care and Child/Youth Programs: Part 2: Training Trainers Healthy Messages and Practices Unit Themes: Fruits and vegetables – Take a Bite! & Mix it up Physical activity – Get Moving & Play Hard Sugar-sweetened drinks – Be Sugar Smart Healthy & unhealthy fats – Go for Good Fat Whole grains – Go for Whole Grains Healthy snacking – Super Snacks Reduce TV viewing – Tune out TV Keep hydrated with water – Be active, stay cool Activity Options for Children Part 1: Training Trainers Arts and crafts Active games Group games & activities Books Snack time activities Parent Communication Tools Email messages Newsletter articles Parent handouts Family handbook Part 1: Training Trainers What’s Next? Part 2: Training Trainers How did you introduce site staff to Food and Fun? Did you use any of the training resources below? How will site staff use the materials? How will you continue to train and coach staff? Training Resources Train the trainer slides Facilitator's Guide Getting Staff on Board Healthy Places Healthy Kids poster Key Messages for Staff About Guide Where Are the Opportunities? With staff With kids With parents With outside organizations Part 2: Training Trainers Resources Web resources Harvard’s Prevention Research Center (HPRC): www.hsph.harvard.edu/research/prc/ Center works with community partners to design, implement and evaluate programs that improve nutrition and physical activity, and reduce overweight and chronic disease risk among children and youth The Nutrition Source: www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource An online nutrition news and resource center Let’s Move: http://www.letsmove.gov Michelle Obama’s initiative to provide parents with the support they need to make healthy family choices, provide healthier school foods, help kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available Alliance for a Healthier Generation: http://www.healthiergeneration.org A joint venture between the