LiveWell Kids Nutrition Kickoff, Modules 1 & 2 Training 2 nd Grade
Agenda • Introduction • BCHD Overview • Program Design • Docent Responsibilities • Lesson Reporting & Tracking • Food Allergy Protocol & Food Handling Safety • Classroom Management • Module 1: Mindful Eating Behaviors • Module 2: Fruits & Vegetables • Physical Activity Break • Q & A
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Livewell Kids Nutrition Program Design
Lesson Plan Overview Physical Activity Break is optional Nutrition Education Previous Physical Mindful Mindful • Curriculum Lesson Activity Tasting Reflection Breathing • Workbook Review Break Experience Activity
LiveWell Kids Modules Fruits & Food Labels Mindfulness Vegetables & Marketing Consumption Physical Water Intake Activity Participation
Docent Responsibilities
Onboarding 1. Provide contact information to lead docent ( name, email, phone, teacher’s name and grade) 2. Submit TB testing paperwork to school 3. Meet with Lead Docent to go over any school specific information
Beginning of Year 1. Review BCHD website for resources • Training guidelines, food allergy protocol, etc. 2. Review materials to understand module objectives and messaging 3. Schedule ALL lessons with teacher 4. Check with your teacher for any food allergies 5. Connect with any co-docents and discuss roles
Before Lesson Delivery 1. Attend ALL trainings 2. Review BCHD website for resources – www.bchd.org/lwk-resources 3. Confirm lessons with teacher two weeks in advance 4. Ask teacher if there are any new allergies 5. Review lesson 6. Advise your Lead Docent of any schedule changes
Day of Lesson • Wear your LiveWell shirt • Arrive 30 minutes early • Bring a copy of the lesson plan with you • Gather workbooks, visual aids and supplies • Prep food ingredients – ALWAYS WEAR FOOD HANDLING GLOVES! • Clean work area in classroom • Set up visual aids and workbooks
Post-Lesson • Take pictures of any reflection pages you would like to share and email to Program Manager • Clean all work areas and wash dishes/food prep supplies • Return all supplies including workbooks • Complete lesson tracking form
Lesson Delivery
Lesson Delivery Dates Lessons need to be delivered within the following dates: • Module 1: Mindfulness – (food delivery September 25) • Lesson Delivery: September 26 - October 5 • Module 2: Fruits and Vegetables - (food delivery October 23) • Lesson Delivery : October 24 - November 2 • Module 3: Food Labels & Marketing - (food delivery January 15) • Lesson Delivery : January 16 - January 25 • Module 4: Water - (food delivery February 26) • Lesson Delivery : February 27 - March 8 • Module 5: Physical Activity - (food delivery April 30) • Lesson Delivery : May 1 - May 10
Lesson Tracking
How to Access Tracking Forms • Works on both phone & computer • Click the link in email • Type the URL: http://bit.ly/LivewellNutrition18-19 or scan QR code with your phone • Save link in your favorites
Schedule Your Lesson
View the Schedule
Report Your Lesson Completed
Food Allergy and Safety
Food Allergy • A serious medical condition affecting 1 in 13 children • Result when the immune system mistakenly targets a harmless food protein – an allergen – as a threat and attacks it • Can result in anaphylaxis; a life-threatening allergic reaction
Possible Allergy Symptom Descriptions • My mouth feels funny; there is something poking my tongue • My tongue (or mouth) is tingling, burning, itching • My tongue feels like there is hair on it • There’s a frog in my throat; something stuck in my throat • My tongue feels full (or heavy) • My lips feel tight • It feels like there are bugs in my ears (to describe itchy ears)
Food Allergy Protocol • Be aware of classroom allergies and make substitutions if necessary • Families with allergies of food sample are welcome to bring a substitute for their child • Always check ingredients before lesson • Follow BCHD Food Allergy Guidelines • Report any reactions immediately to lead docent and Program Manager Source: The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. Food Allergy News. 2003;13(2).
Food Safety and Handling • Keep food at proper temperature – do not have perishable food sitting out for over an hour • Wash hands, produce and equipment • Pull hair back • Do not eat while preparing food • ALWAYS use food handling gloves • Report any foodborne illness to lead docent and Program Manager
Classroom Management
Classroom Management • Begin when you have the students’ attention • Watch time, have checkpoints so you can adjust if necessary • Use teaching cues: o If you can hear me put your hands on your head o 1,2,3 all eyes on me o Ask the teacher ahead of time for any cues used in class • Praise students that are actively participating
Classroom Management- Disruptions • Try to engage and not embarrass • Ask the student that is acting out a question about the lesson • Walk over to talkative students and continue the lesson right next to them • Tell them you need to continue the lesson and ask they hold the questions to the end • Use physical activity or mindful breathing • Ask a teacher for support
Most importantly RELAX AND HAVE FUN!!!
Module 1: Mindful Eating Behaviors
Overview of Module 1 Objectives Module 1 Objectives • Increase knowledge of mindful eating behaviors • Increase practice of mindful behaviors • Increase participation in mindful tasting activities 2 nd Grade Lesson Objectives • Identify body signals for hunger and fullness
Why is Mindfulness Important? • Improve mental, emotional, social and physical health and well-being • Help to develop cognitive, performance and executive functioning skills • Positive emotion and less anxiety • Impacts eating behaviors
Introducing Mindful Breathing • Use a calm, soft voice • Ring the chime once at the beginning of the exercise • Direct the children to listen to their own breath • Allow 30 seconds for the mindful breathing exercise • Ring the chime again after the 30 seconds is up to close out the exercise
Curriculum Components • Show the class the Visual Aid: The Hunger Gauge and read through all of the points • Ask students where they are on the hunger gauge right now
Workbook Activity
Mindful Tasting – Module 1 Jicama and Lime
Mindful Food Tasting • Start with one mindful breath • Use all senses to interact with food • Never pressure a child to taste; use gentle encouragement • It’s ok if they look, smell or touch the food but do not taste it
Mindful Food Tasting • Praise students that tried the sample • Remind students “Don’t yuck my yum!” • Practice Food Safety
Module 2: Fruits & Vegetables
Overview of Module 2 Objectives Module 2 Objectives • Increase knowledge of and ability to distinguish between fruits & vegetables • Increase consumption of fruits & vegetables • Increase willingness to try new foods 2 nd Grade Lesson 2 Objectives • Use MyPlate to make half of their plate fruits and vegetables
Importance of Fruits and Vegetables • Fruits and Vegetables are packed with: – Vitamins and minerals – Fiber and disease-fighting phytochemicals • Help reduce the risk of: – Heart disease – High blood pressure – Type II diabetes – Certain cancers
Tips To Add Fruit and Vegetables to Meals • Fill ½ your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables • Add them to smoothies, omelets, oatmeal and cereal • Keep a bowl of fruit and vegetables nearby • Add them to pasta, stir frys or soups • Add them to cookies, breads or pancakes • Grow a garden: a small amount of herbs can brighten up any dish
Tips To Add Fruit and Vegetables to Meals • Cut up veggies and serve with hummus before dinner • Lead by example – make sure you get your fruit and vegetables! • When having a “sometimes food,” have a side of fruit or veggies to balance out your meal • Try going meatless one day a week • Make a list of new fruits and vegetables your family is willing to try • Visit a local farmers market and sample something new
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