One day I was looking at the sugar amount in our chocolate milk and the fruit juice that our cafeteria is offering. Both drinks contain 24 grams and 28 grams of sugar, totaling 52 grams. This total is 5 grams … Read More
With Every Kid Healthy™ week coming up (April 25-29th) and the Y’s Healthy Kids Day® (April 30th), we recognize the importance of encouraging students to make healthy choices and understand nutrition. A great way to do this is through cooking … Read More
If you’re an activity director or work at a senior living facility, you may need some new activity ideas to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with your residents. Here are a few unique and fun ways to enjoy this holiday from … Read More
Decorating for Saint Patrick’s Day can be fun, but also challenging when you have a large facility. Our friends at notjustbingo.com have picked 7 key places to decorate in your nursing facility, along with some suggestions for what types of … Read More
March is National Nutrition Month! There are so many ways to raise awareness on the importance of healthy eating habits and stay informed about the nutritious choices we have. We’ve created a Nutrition Activity Bucket List to make it easy … Read More
This tutorial is for a Rainbow Suncatcher with a pot of gold. It is a great craft for Saint Patrick’s Day, but can also be used as a spring craft. Brighten up any room even when the sun isn’t out! … Read More
My Town At Mardi Gras Game I have always loved games that integrate creativity, music, multiple roles, and competition. It is also helpful to incorporate current events when working with children to encourage community awareness and opportunities to communicate about … Read More
Mardi Gras is a fun and unique holiday that started in Europe in the 17th century. We celebrate this holiday with the colors purple, green and gold, which were chosen by the King of Carnival to represent justice, faith, and … Read More
MyPlate is the USDA food symbol that illustrates our five food groups into a familiar image for kids. It represents a place setting for a meal. These five food groups are the building blocks for a healthy diet and MyPlate … Read More
I love this activity for kids! Who didn’t enjoy playing Candy Land® as a child? It’s a great game, but let’s face it, it doesn’t send the healthiest message. That’s where S&S comes in! Jumbo Nutrition Island is one of … Read More
