Monthly Archives: November 2009

Shake Mix Pound Roll – Extension Activity

Purpose: To engage children in fun, creative movement activity using sequence and repetition.  The interactive CD used in this game is currently featured in Head Start’s “I am Moving. I am Learning.” anti-obesity campaign. What You will Need: We Eat Food That’s Fresh! book Smart & Tasty 1: Good Food Tunes CD One or more…

Placemat Scramble – Extension Activity

Purpose: To teach children proper etiquette and table manners. What You will Need: We Love the Company book Laminated placemat1 Place setting kit Two or more players Playing Instructions: •Show each player the placemat and describe where each item goes on the table. •Put the placemat out of sight and place all the place setting…

Fruits and Veggies Makin Faces – Extension Activities

Purpose: To reinforce positive experiences with fruits and vegetables.  Also reinforces shape and color recognition for younger players.  Game comes with age-appropriate levels of play designed for ages 5 to adult. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s…worth a taste! What You will Need: We Eat Food That’s Fresh! book Making Faces card game One or…

Fruity Veggie Bingo – Children’s Extension Actvity

Purpose: To encourage healthier eating choices and to introduce new fruits and vegetables. What You will Need: We Eat Food That’s Fresh! book Fruity Veggie bingo cards1 Fruity Veggie bingo call sheet1 Fruity Veggie markers or stickers Two or more players Playing Instructions: •Read the We Eat Food That’s Fresh! book and talk about the…