Douglas-Sarpy Extension

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Douglas and Sarpy Counties

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Nutrition Education Program School Enrichment Kits (Elementary)
1st through 6th graders

Due to special grant funding, this program is only available to elementary schools where 50% or more of the students participate in the free and reduced price school lunch program.

What’s in the kit?

Five lesson plans approximately 1 to 2 hours in length
Additional activities to complement each lesson
Supplies and handout copies for every student!

How does it work?

NEP staff delivers the kit directly to the classroom and teaches the first lesson
Kit remains with the teacher for up to 3 weeks
Teacher decides how to work the lessons into their schedule
NEP staff returns to the classroom to pick up the kit and leads students in preparing a healthy snack

Healthy Me Join the Dairy Council’s “Chef Combo” as he helps 1st- 2nd graders discover: Why their bodies need food How their bodies use this food How to plan a balanced meal How to choose healthy snacks	Rate That Plate 3rd - 4th graders will enjoy learning about: Nutrients Using MyPyramid for Kids to make healthy food choices How eating healthy foods makes them feel good Eating a healthy breakfast
Food Science Investigator (FSI) 5th - 6th graders’ curiosity will quickly peak as they investigate: • What and why nutrients are important How to use MyPyramid for Kids to select a balanced diet Different food labels and what they mean Food Safety

For more information contact:
Carrie Miller at (402) 444-7804

To register for this class complete the form below.

All requests are subject to availability.

Teachers will receive an invoice from the 4-H staff via e-mail after the project data has been set.

You can contact the 4-H School Enrichment Staff by calling 402-444-7804 with questions, but all registrations must be received on-line.

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