April 2016
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mainCelebrate National Screen Free Week
May 2-8 is National Screen Free Week! Consider celebrating this week as a child care program by going "screen-free" for parts or all of this week. Don't think you can go screen-free?  Try reducing screen time, or making sure that all screen time is interactive and intentionally used for educational and age-appropriate activities, or even for physical activity!

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Handouts, including sample parent letter (may edit to reflect ECE language)
SeasonalEating for the Season: Asparagus  

Asparagus is a popular spring vegetable that is delicious when roasted, and is a good source of Vitamin C, A, and folate. Children may also enjoy knowing that asparagus is the stem of a plant  

PLAYVIDEOPLAY Video Series: Over Arm Throw

This month's PLAY video focuses on the over arm throw. Like the underarmthrow, the over arm throw can be used to teach children about distance (near or far), height (high or low). This is the final step in the throwing progression, after underarm roll and underarm throw.
Training
Professional Development
North Dakota Training
The Child Care Aware of North Dakota Winter/Spring 2016 Catalog is available online.  (Physical Activity training opportunities are listed on pages 9-10).
Child Care Aware of North Dakota Professional Development

Minnesota Training
Anytime Learning (ATL):
- Building a Healthier Plate: Cooking with Whole Grains
- Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care Programs
- Designing Positive Mealtimes for Child Care Providers
Anytime Learning (ATL) trainings are online, self-paced courses that can be taken at any time. Register for ATL courses at www.eagertolearn.org.
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