Program Description

A Comprehensive Nutrition & Health
Program for Grades K - 5

 

Program Objectives

Children who participate in FOODPLAY will learn:

How to improve their eating habits by choosing a balanced diet from MyPyramid
The importance of physical activity and how to enjoy being active every day
How to increase their intake of fruits and vegetables
To eat breakfast every day
How to make healthy food choices at home, at school, and when eating out
How to cut down on sugar and fat
How to see through advertisements and critically evaluate media messages
The consumer skills needed to read food labels and understand food marketing techniques
How to take care of their bodies, whatever size and shape, and understand that every body is different and different is a good thing!

 

Included in the Program

FOODPLAY audienceOne Theater Performance
Helping children take charge of growing up healthy and fit!

The FOODPLAY live theater show addresses the major nutrition, fitness and self-esteem concerns of today's schoolchildren. FOODPLAY provides kids with the practical tools they need to improve their eating and exercise habits - all in a spirit of fun and celebration! FOODPLAY is great for school assemblies, wellness fairs, family nights, conferences & special events.

Audience: K through 5th
Audience Size: Up to 400
Running Time: 45 min.
Space Needs: Auditorium, cafetorium, gym, or other large performance area

 

One School Resource Kit
Filled with everything schools need to make nutrition come alive all year long!

For Teachers:
FOODPLAY's Teacher's Activity Guidebook has 80 pages of reproducible lesson plans, activity sheets and discussion questions to integrate into school curriculum. Also included are: a song sheet, a guide to healthy classroom celebrations, and an evaluation.

For Students:
Each student receives FOODPLAY's "Healthy Snack Card" to take home and post on the fridge as a reminder to make healthy snack choices.

For Parents:
A Parent letter in English and Spanish to send home with students with ideas for reinforcing FOODPLAY's healthy messages at home.

For School Food Service and Health Staff:
Packet of "Fun Ways to Make the Most of FOODPLAY" linking your school cafeteria with classroom learning and tips for creating effective school wellness policies.

Plus:
A Press Packet to help you highlight your school in the media, and hallway posters announcing your FOODPLAY assembly.

"As our school wide assembly departed today the most predominant comment made was: 'This was the Best Assembly We have Ever Had!' Teachers were amazed at how engaged the children were and that the lessons shared were of great value and will hopefully be lasting. The children laughed, clapped and loved every moment! ...The binder is a terrific resource to provide continuity and communication. THANK YOU!!!"
—Christina Dochtermann, West Patent Elementary School Wellness Committee, Bedford Hills, NY (4/15/08)


To get rates for your area, or to schedule a program
call 1-800-FOODPLAY (1-800-366-3752)
or email us.

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