CalFresh Healthy Living, UC

A physical activity and nutrition education program designed for elementary and middle school-aged children (grades K – 8) in an after-school or summer setting. Leaders guide available for purchase for $30.

Link:
https://catchinfo.org/programs/

Health education, school environment, family/ community involvement work together. Aimed at improving school nutrition, PA, food service.  Kit available for purchase for $80. Includes Leaders guide and activity cards.

Link:
Visit the CATCH website

Connects gardening with nutrition, influences participants’ food choices through development and harvesting of a vegetable garden. Can be used with children and their caregivers. Free Download from website.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
TWIGS Youth Gardening and Healthy Eating Curriculum (.pdf)

3 inquiry based lessons for each grade. Each lesson is three 40-minute sessions. Healthy food and PA choices; investigate, challenge, evaluate and reflect. Includes video clips and print materials for students, teachers, principals, school food service staff, parents. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA Team Nutrition

Link:
https://uccalfresh.sf.ucdavis.edu/nutrition-voyage

Program for middle and high school about food systems and sustainability. 7 lessons, 12 class periods. The lessons can be used as standalone or together. Includes curriculum guide and DVDs. Must include disclaimer: USDA does not promote organic over conventional produce, or fresh over frozen/ canned produce. Follow usual CalFresh Healthy Living guidelines, e.g. non-disparagement of food products. Wake Up video: include discussion of other SSBs, not just sodas. School Lunch video: include discussion of changes made to school lunch regulations since video was made.

Aligns with CA education standards. Skills-based to help students apply problem-solving, reasoning, critical thinking to make better choices for real-life issues. Curriculum is free to California teachers.

Source:
Dairy Council of CA

Link:
https://www.healthyeating.org/products-and-activities/curriculum/middle-school

A 9 week curriculum to help students improve eating and fitness choices. Focuses on behavioral strategies, uses computer technology for diet assessment and guided goal setting. Students practice skills for active lifestyle, healthy food choices. $20 purchase of teachers guide and $20 purchase of 10 pack of student workbooks. Virtual copies of workbooks also available for purchase.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:

10 lessons connect garden, nutrition, and health. Each lesson includes 3 activities (30-60 minutes each). Includes teacher's guide, parent booklets, posters, handouts. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA Team Nutrition

Link:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/dig-standards-based-nutrition-education-ground

Health education, school environment, family/ community involvement work together. Aimed at improving school nutrition, PA, food service. Kit available for purchase. Cost $80. Includes classroom curriculum.

Link:
Visit the CATCH website

Health education, school environment, family/ community involvement work together. Aimed at improving school nutrition, physical activity, food service. Kit available for purchase. Includes classroom curriculum.

Link:
Visit the CATCH website