MyPlate

11 lessons, about 75-120 minutes each, connect school garden to classroom, cafeteria and home. Contains teacher guide, curriculum tools, parent newsletters, bulletin board materials, flash cards. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA Team Nutrition

Link:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/great-garden-detective

Students explore a healthy body and lifestyle, MyPlate, nutrients and what they do for their bodies, breakfast, healthy beverages, exercising and keeping food safe.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
Restricted Access - Pending approval for use by programs outside of UC ANR; please contact CalFresh Healthy Living, UC State Office at [email protected]

A curriculum that helps children establish healthy eating and physical activity habits. Children learn about MyPlate, Go, Glow, and Grow foods, physical activity, and how to wash hands. Can be used in preschool or day care settings.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
Restricted Access - Pending approval for use by programs outside of UC ANR; please contact CalFresh Healthy Living, UC State Office at [email protected]

14 lessons with PowerPoints.
5 core lessons identified by Drexel University Nutrition Education Program.  These lessons should be taught in the following sequence:
• Build a Healthy Plate
• Fast Food: Figuring Out the Facts
• Choosing Healthy Beverages
• Calcium and Vitamin D
• Understanding Energy Balance  
The remaining lessons can be taught as time allows.

The five core lessons have been adapted for the virtual environment.

Source:
SNAP-Ed/Drexel University

Teacher's guide with 6 lessons (activity times vary) and classroom celebration ideas, 6 mini books for students and teacher's big book, original song, food cards, recipes, student workbook, poster, parent handouts. Also approved for Preschool. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA

Link:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/discover-myplate-nutrition-education-kindergarten

A curriculum that helps children become aware of food and nutrition by reading story books with food-related themes and participating in hands-on nutrition education and physical activities.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
Restricted Access - Pending approval for use by programs outside of UC ANR; please contact CalFresh Healthy Living, UC State Office at [email protected]. Can be used in Pre-K, K, and 1st-grade classes.