Preschool/Family Childcare Provider Resources
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Healthy Beginnings is a preschool nutrition and physical activity program. It focuses on building good nutrition and physical activity habits to give children a great start on having a healthy life.
For more information on the Healthy Beginnings Program, contact: Karrie Isaacson, R.D. at (530) 245-6456 or kisaacson@co.shasta.ca.us.
Healthy Beginnings Curriculum Cards
Healthy Beginnings Nutrition Curriculum Implements
- Iron Kid Puppet Instructions
- Missing Iron Kid Puppet Pattern
- Iron Kid Book
- Zesty Cereal Snack Book
- Burrito Cards
- Dairy Food Cards
- Go, Glow, Grow Flashcards
- Go, Glow, Grow Foods for You Book
- Handbones Template
- Handwashing Chart
- Hungry Caterpiller and Amy/Andy Puppet Instructions
- Mr. Happy Face Food Circles
- Taste Test Chart
Healthy Beginnings Nutrition Handouts
- Child Health Assessment Form
- Choking Alert!
- Choose Foods for IRON
- Healthy Habits for the Whole Family
- Healthy Snacks for Preschoolers
- Kids Can Cook!
- Make the Most of Mealtimes
- Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- Steps to Happy and Healthy Mealtimes
Healthy Beginnings Parent Newsletters
- January Newsletter
- February Newsletter
- March Newsletter
- April Newsletter
- May Newsletter
- September Newsletter
- October Newsletter
- November Newsletter
- December Newsletter
Healthy Beginnings Physical Activity Handouts
- Active Reading
- Indoor Physical Activity Suggestions
- NASPE
- Physical Activity Equipment List
- Tips for Success
Healthy Beginnings Flipcharts for Parent Education Classes
- Help your Child Learn and Grow; Prevent Anemia! Flipchart Guide
- Help your Child Learn and Grow; Prevent Anemia! Flipchart
- Raising a Healty Eater Flipchart Guide
- Raising a Healthy Eater Flipchart
- Play Together Flipchart Guide
- Play Together Flipchart
Healthy Beginnings Materials in Spanish
- Kids Can Cook! (Spanish)
- Healthy Habits for Families (Spanish)
- Steps to Happy and Healthy Mealtimes (Spanish)
- Help your Child Learn and Grow: Prevent Anemia! (Spanish)
- Raising a Healthy Eater (Spanish)
- Play Together (Spanish)
"Building a Healthier Community"
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