Essential food groups, nutrient functions, and balanced meal planning. Develops skills for interpreting nutrition labels and adopting lifelong healthy eating patterns.
A printable collection of all the food group songs from the unit, perfect for students to take home and sing with parents.
Colorful slides for the final lesson celebration, reviewing all five food groups and the "Healthy Plate" concept.
A student activity sheet for Lesson 4 focusing on dairy products, calcium benefits for bones, and dental health.
A student activity sheet for Lesson 3 focusing on protein identification and drawing a strong activity.
A fun student worksheet for Lesson 2 focusing on colors, vitamin benefits, and identification of fruits and vegetables.
A facilitation guide for the final celebration lesson, featuring the "Food Rainbow" song, discussion prompts, and party ideas for parents and administrators.
Engaging slides for preschoolers about the Dairy food group, explaining bone health and the role of calcium.
Engaging slides for preschoolers about the Protein food group, explaining muscle building and the importance of iron.
Engaging slides for preschoolers about fruits and vegetables, explaining the importance of eating a rainbow of colors for different vitamins.
A student activity sheet for Lesson 1, focusing on identifying grain foods and creative expression.
Colorful slides introducing Grains to preschoolers, featuring identification, the "Fiber Hero," and the "Go-Go Grains" song.
A visual menu for 'The Healthy Café' simulation. Students use this menu to order and serve balanced meals, with a 'Server Check' section to verify all food groups are represented.
A celebratory completion certificate for students who finished the Rainbow Plate Nutrition sequence.
A printable chef hat craft for students to wear during the final presentation session.
Instructional slides for Lesson 5, facilitating the sharing circle and celebrating students' work.
A student activity sheet for practicing portion control. Students trace their own fist on a 'plate' to visualize the correct serving size for their bodies and then draw a portion-appropriate food.
A teacher guide for Lesson 5, focusing on student presentations and a concluding discussion on healthy eating.
Engaging slides for The Healthy Restaurant simulation, introducing the roles of server and customer, and reinforcing the balanced meal criteria.
A printable sheet of food items for students to cut and paste onto their Rainbow Plate collage.
A paper plate template for the Lesson 4 collage activity, divided into four food group sections with icons.
A 2-page cut-and-paste sorting worksheet where students categorize healthy 'Get Well' foods on a tray and treats in a 'Save for Later' basket.
Interactive visual slides for the Get Well Fuel lesson, featuring a thumbs up/down game, embedded video, and clear activity instructions.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Get Well Fuel lesson, outlining objectives, materials, vocabulary, and a step-by-step instructional procedure.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the 'Super Smiles' lesson, including step-by-step procedures, discussion prompts, and classroom management tips.
Visual presentation for the 'Super Smiles' lesson, including the car hook, embedded video, activity instructions, and brushing technique guides.
A set of large tooth templates and printable icons for a 'Happy Tooth, Sad Tooth' sorting activity, helping students distinguish between healthy and unhealthy habits.
A Pre-K activity sheet for practicing small sips and distinguishing between 'gulping' and 'sipping' behaviors.
Teacher guidance for Lesson 5, including the 'slosh' demonstration and instructions for the Sip Timer Game.
A visual guide for teaching Pre-K students the importance of taking small sips (Hummingbirds) instead of large gulps (Hippos).
A colorful and appetizing 1-page picture menu featuring 16 common food and drink items. Each item includes a large representative emoji or a custom visual, a clear label, and a checkbox for students to 'order' or select their choices. Now with custom CSS jellybeans and a classic red wiggly Jello mold.
A student reflection worksheet for the Salsa Smash activity, focusing on sequencing steps and reflecting on the sensory experience.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide with prep tips, safety considerations, vocabulary, and discussion questions for the Salsa Smash activity.
A vibrant, visual-heavy recipe card for elementary students to follow step-by-step instructions to make fresh salsa.
A fun, colorful certificate to award students upon completion of the Mouth Monsters lesson. Features a professional yet whimsical design with space for the student's name and teacher's signature.
A fun, interactive worksheet for Pre-K and Kindergarten students to reinforce dental hygiene concepts. Includes sections for the 2x2 rule, tracing brushing motions, and identifying dental tools.
A colorful board game where students race to 'Bright Smile Castle' while encountering Mouth Monsters and using Tooth Protector power-ups. Helps reinforce the concepts of dental hygiene through play.
A fun sorting activity where students cut out various food items and categorize them as 'Healthy Snacks' for Happy Teeth or 'Sugary Snacks' that attract Mouth Monsters.
Engaging and colorful visual presentation for Pre-K and Kindergarten students featuring the 'Mouth Monsters' and 'Tooth Heroes'. Includes slides on the importance of brushing, the 2x2 rule, and a catchy brushing song.
A detailed teacher's guide for the 'Mouth Monsters' lesson, including learning objectives, a step-by-step battle plan for instructional delivery, and practical teaching tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms.
A student activity sheet for November focusing on matching emotions to faces and drawing a scene of kindness within a large heart shape.
Engaging slides for preschool students covering basic emotions, kindness practices, and a simple "belly breath" technique for self-regulation.
Facilitation guide for November's Social-Emotional Health theme: Feeling Friendly. Includes activity plans for identifying emotions, practicing kindness, and building friendship skills.
A student activity sheet for October focusing on identifying exit signs, matching community helpers to their vehicles, and visualizing personal space through drawing.
Colorful slides for 3-4 year olds introducing fire safety basics (smoke crawling, exit signs), community helpers, and the concept of personal space.
A detailed facilitation guide for October's health theme: Safety Scouts. Includes learning objectives, key vocabulary, and a 4-week activity plan for fire safety and community helpers.
A student-facing activity sheet for September where children identify handwashing tools and practice fine motor skills by tracing their hand and adding "bubbles" and "germs".
Engaging visual presentation for preschool students teaching the basics of germs, proper handwashing steps, and dental hygiene routines.
A comprehensive year-long health curriculum guide for NJ Preschool teachers, including a monthly theme calendar and detailed activity breakdown for the first month (September).
A weekly habit tracker for students to record their morning and nightly brushing plus daily flossing, featuring a space for a customized reward.
A visually supported two-page recipe for baked apples, featuring clear icons, a simple step-by-step layout, and a large reflection area for student feedback. Designed for young learners with bold text and safety reminders.
A visual presentation for a dental health lesson, featuring slides on why teeth matter, healthy vs. unhealthy foods, brushing rules, and visiting the dentist.
A hands-on sorting activity featuring Happy Tooth and Sad Tooth mats along with 16 food cards to help children identify healthy vs. unhealthy choices for dental health.
Colorful 2x2 printable flashcards identifying common dental tools like the mouth mirror, Mr. Thirsty, and the dental chair to help children feel comfortable at the dentist.
A detailed 30-minute circle time lesson plan for dental health, covering why teeth matter, healthy food sorting, dentist tools, and brushing/flossing techniques.
A student activity sheet for mapping out personal hydration routines during the school day.
Teacher guidance for Lesson 4, detailing how to establish daily hydration schedules and use visual classroom reminders.
A celebratory certificate for Pre-K students who have completed the 'Water Wonders' sequence, reinforcing their role as 'Hydration Heroes'.
A visual presentation identifying the best times for hydration during the school day to help Pre-K students build consistent routines.
A cut-and-paste sorting activity for Pre-K students to distinguish between living things that need water and non-living objects that do not.
