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Healthy Celebration Sign-Up
In order to send a consistent message to students about good nutrition and healthy eating, it is important that celebrations reflect the healthy practices that are in place throughout schools. Schools can use this editable… […]
Healthy Celebrations Letter for Families
In order to send a consistent message to students about good nutrition and healthy eating, it is important that celebrations reflect the healthy practices that are in place throughout schools. Schools can use this editable… […]
Healthier Breakfasts for Students
It’s no surprise that many people feel breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When students eat a healthy breakfast, they are mentally and physically prepared to learn. This resource provides tips and… […]
Celebrations that Support Child Health
Schools and afterschool programs play an important role in helping students learn about healthy eating. School celebrations can reinforce messages about good nutrition and health when they include healthy foods and beverages and provide opportunities… […]
Time to Eat – Brief
Do students in public schools receive adequate time to for lunch? In this brief, produced by The Colorado’s Children Campaign, learn about the link more about the important link between a lack of time to… […]
Relationship Between Physical Activity and Academic Acheivement
Many studies have been done on the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement. Here is a resource citing several studies that support this conclusion. […]
The Benefits of Eating Meals As A Family
This is a terrific resource to share with parents on the benefits of eating with their children. This resource is from Action for Healthy Kids. Places to use this resource: Pre-Schools, School and District Newsletters/Communication… […]
Academic Integration of Physical Activity
This Physical Activity Integration Resource Manual was created by one of our Interns at the UNC Active Schools Institute. It offers examples of classroom physical activity that support academic content including science, math and language… […]
Healthy Vending Options for Schools-A Resource Kit and Healthy Vending Options
The Wellness Committee at Denver Schools of the Arts put together a terrific set of resources to promote healthy vending in schools: A summary of the Healthier school vending machine policy proposal the youth came… […]
Youth Opportunity – Youth Partnership for Health (YPH) Now Accepting Applications
Calling all youth ages 13 – 19 with diverse life experience and passion for youth health! YPH is a youth advisory council that allows young people to voice their ideas and opinions with state, local… […]
Colorado Education Initiative