January 2017
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mainKeeping Food Safe in Child Care
Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans get a foodborne illness (or food poisoning) every year? Young children are generally more susceptible to food poisoning, so safe food storage and preparation is very important in child care settings!

Food can become dangerous to eat at various times - during storage, cooking, or even cooling/reheating. Do you know what temperature your refrigerator should always be at, or how long food can sit out before it becomes a higher risk to eat? Check out the websites below for more info!

Helpful Food Safety Websites:
Foodsafety.gov (more detailed info about food handling, and current lists of food recalls and alerts)
SeasonalEating for the Season: Kiwifruit             
      
Kiwifruit (or just kiwi, for short) is one of the most nutritious fruits, containing a rich combination of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
Did You Know? The seeds AND skin of kiwi are edible! Be sure to wash the kiwi before eating, whether you are eating the skin or not.

How to Peel/Slice a Kiwi (video)
Dried Kiwi (& pineapple, banana)
Sour Kiwi Suckers
PLAYVIDEOPLAY Video Series: Stretching
This month's PLAY video focuses on stretching, one of the most overlooked skills for both children and adults. Stretching can be done anywhere and is a great way to help children calm down after active play. Make stretching fun by adding in some imagination!

Watch this 4-minute video for teaching cues and activity ideas.
 
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
Eager to Learn (online) Courses:
Childhood Obesity: Components of Healthy Nutrition Environment at Child Care
Course Start Date: 3/7/2017
Chat Session Schedule: Tuesday from 7-7:45pm; March 14, 21, 28, and April 4
Register at www.eagertolearn.org 

Childhood Obesity: The Burden of Obesity and Its Impact on Young Children
Course Start Date: 4/5/2017
Chat Session Schedule: Wednesday from 8-8:45pm; April 12, 19, 26, and May 3
Register at www.eagertolearn.org 

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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