TEAM NUTRITION

​Andrea Helton, nutrition services director of Wellington schools, turned us on to a wonderful resource for parents and kids: “Team Nutrition,” provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. So much fun, too!

To learn more about Team Nutrition, go here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/team-nutrition

To learn more about Team Nutrition's Back-to-School program, go here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/back-school  

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Team Nutrition Resources for a Healthy Summer
and School Year 2023-2024

Enjoy Healthy Summer Activities

Summer is officially here! Share some fun and healthy activities for kids and their families/caregivers from Team Nutrition's Summer Food, Summer Moves Resource Kit:

• Make fun and tasty ice cubes
• Play Summer Fruit & Veggie Bingo
• Try picnic games and festive summer foods
• Turn on the music and learn new dance moves

Summer Food Service Program operators may request free printed copies while supplies last. These materials are also available in Spanish

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Cook with Kids

Looking for a fun at-home activity to do with young kids this summer? Get them cooking with these Look and Cook Recipes from Discover MyPlate! Watch this video for instructions. Try all five recipes! 
Find more Discover MyPlate: Nutrition Education for Kindergarten resources for teachers and families, including two more videos, on our website. For materials that are available in Spanish, click here.