December 2016
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mainActive Play and Nutrition Education in the New Year
Ever find it challenging to find new, fresh ideas for teaching about healthy foods or active play? Now there is a NEW companion guide to North Dakota's Early Learning Guidelines to help you!  Consider making a resolution to include more intentional active play and nutrition education in 2017!

Check out the NEW guides (for ages 2-5):
(Nutrition Lessons/Cooking Activities)
(Physical Activity Lessons/Ideas)
SeasonalEating for the Season: Sweet Potatoes          
      
Although they may resemble white potatoes, sweet potatoes are not even in the same botanical family as regular potatoes, and contain many more vitamins and minerals.
Did You Know? Sweet potatoes and yams are NOT the same.  Watch this video to learn more.

How to Microwave Sweet Potato
Baked Sweet Potato Fries (includes video)
Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
How to Cut Sweet Potatoes (video)
PLAYVIDEOPLAY Video Series: Body Rolling
This month's PLAY video focuses on body rolling, a skill that teaches children body awareness. Try this activity in the snow! 

Training
Professional Development
North Dakota Training
Consider the following online courses:
Promoting Wellness Module 1: Activity and Movement
Promoting Wellness Module 2: Movement Activities
Promoting Wellness Module 3: Nutrition and Healthy Choices

Fargo Center/Group Facility Staff: 
Visit the Growing Futures website to find and register for trainings that meet the requirements for the City of Fargo Child Care Physical Activity Health Code, including "Physical Activities for Children Ages 3-5" on March 16. 

Minnesota Training
Face to Face Courses:
(Visit www.developtoolmn.org for registration info)
- Tipping the Scales (Hawley, MN)
   Saturday, March 11, 9:00am-3:30pm
- Tipping the Scales - Nutrition (Detroit Lakes)
   Thursday, April 6, 6:30-9:30pm
- Tipping the Scales - Nutrition (Fergus Falls)
   Tuesday, May 9, 6:30-9:30pm

Anytime Learning (ATL) Courses:
- Building a Healthy Plate: Cooking with Whole Grains
- Supporting Breastfeeding in Early Childhood Programs
- Designing Positive Mealtimes for Child Care Providers
- Child and Adult Care food Program (CACFP) in Minnesota
Anytime Learning (ATL) trainings are online, self-paced courses that can be taken at any time. Register for ATL courses at www.developtoolmn.org  or  www.eagertolearn.org.
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