NOVEMBER 2023 MDNP NEWSLETTER

2023 Mountainview Daycare Nutrition Program

Holiday Season is Here!

Let us know your Holiday Schedules. Use your calendar in KidKare. Please email us if you will be away from home during a meal or snack time. In-box@mdnp.org

The close of the year is a good reminder to think about your records, taxes and finances in preparation for closing the books on another successful year. Civitas Strategies has retained Tom Copeland’s website and aims to assist family child care providers to become more successful in their business. They have many articles with tools to help your business thrive.

www.tomcopelandblog.com/blog/homegrowntax

NOVEMBER header holidays: :4th Bison Day; 6th Saxophone Day; 7^th Election Day; 11th Veterans Day;

14th Nat’l Pickle Day; 17th Take a Hike Day; 23rd Thanksgiving; 28th Make Your Own Head Day

Serving Up Whole Grains

The USDA CACFP requires that at least one serving of grains each day contains a whole-grain-rich component. Foods that meet the whole grain-rich criteria are foods that contain at least 50% whole grains and the remaining grains in the food are enriched, or are 100% whole grain.

Here are links to printable pdfs you can use to ensure you are meeting the guidelines and understanding the requirements.

· Meal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain Rich

· Quick Guide Identifying Whole Grain Rich (Eng/Span)

· Is My Recipe Whole Grain Rich? (Eng/Span)

6th SAXOPHONE DAY

16th NAT'L PICKLE DAY

28th MAKE A HEAD DAY

Thanksgiving Fun for Little Ones

Thanksgiving is a special time of year when families gather to express gratitude and share a delicious meal. As childcare providers, you have the opportunity to create a memorable and educational experience for the little ones

in your care.

In this article, we explore a variety of fun activities and easy recipes that will engage children in the spirit of Thanksgiving while promoting their development and learning.

Need some fun ideas for

little hands?

http://www.craftymorning.com/

INDOOR SCAVENGER HUNT

THANKSGIVING CRAFTS

Click titles or photos for links

KID FRIENDLY INSTAPOT

BANANA OATMEAL

Click titles or photos for links to the recipes

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