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In the Classroom

Nutrition Education, Lesson Plans and Curricula

MyPyramid for Kids: Classroom Materials
Fun and interactive nutrition lessons are available in three levels: Level 1 (grades 1-2); Level 2 (grades 3-4); and Level 3 (grades 5-6). Lessons include teacher guides, reproducible handouts, tips for parents, and step-by-step explanations.

Team Nutrition Resources for Educators
Access educational materials, lesson plans, and handouts designed to help promote nutrition and wellness in the classroom. Materials are available for grades K-12.

Planet Health (Harvard School of Public Health)
An interdisciplinary curriculum focused on improving the health and well-being of sixth through eighth grade students while building and reinforcing skills in language, arts, math, science, social studies, and physical education.

Nifty Nutrition
A nutrition education program designed for grades K-6.

"Rate Your Plate"
An interactive nutrition education game designed for students, grades 4 and up.

BAM! Body and Mind
This site, designed for students, also offers some great ideas for classroom use!

Food Allergy

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Provides school guidelines for managing students with food allergies.

Allergic Child.com
A comprehensive resource for families and communities dealing with severe food allergies.

Food & Nutrition Information Center
This site provides statistics, fact sheets, and resources about common food allergies.

Rewards

Center for Science in the Public Interest
Provides suggestions for Constructive Classroom Rewards that can be used in place of candy or other food.

Michigan State University Extension
No cost and low cost “Alternatives to Using Food as a Reward”.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
Prohibition against Denying Meals and Milk to Children as a Disciplinary Action.

Use Fundraising Activities and Rewards that Support Student Health
What does it mean to use fundraising activities and rewards that support student health? Find out here.

Teacher Suggested Alternatives to Food Rewards provided by the New England Dairy & Food Council

Celebrations

Healthy Celebrations
The Connecticut Department of Education provides creative non-food ideas for celebrations and activities. This site also lists healthy food ideas for classroom celebrations.


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