Not sure what to read? How about encouraging healthy eating by choosing a great book about food? In my humble opinion, the best way to observe Read Across America Day is to read aloud to kids! If you don’t have kids (or grandkids) of your own, volunteer to read at a local school or library. Schools, libraries, and community centers across the United States participate by sponsoring reading related activities and events. Seuss.)Īlmost twenty years later, Read Across America Day is still going strong. On March 2, 1998, the National Education Association sponsored the first “Read Across America Day.” Organizers chose the date to coincide with the birthday of the late, great Theodor Geisel, author of more than 60 children’s books and the recipient of a special Pulitzer Prize in 1984 citing his “contribution over nearly half a century to the education and enjoyment of America’s children and their parents.” (You might know Theo better by his pen name, Dr. Healthy eating can help your child feel good, stay at or reach a healthy weight, and have lots of energy for childcare, school and play.22 FOOD BOOKS FOR READ-ACROSS-AMERICA DAY
The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids! By Edward Miller.Garden to Table: A kid’s Guide to Planting, Growing, and Preparing Food by Katherine Hengel.Nutrition Facts for Kids: Teaching Children the Facts About Nutrition by Maryse Rouffaer.Why Should I Eat Well? by Claire Llewellyn.Good Enough To Eat: A Kid’s Guide To Food And Nutrition by Lizzy Rockwell.
Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A-Z by Lois Ehlert.Eat Lots Of Colors! By Helen Marstiller.You can get a printable version of Canada’s Food Guide to help teach children about foods they need and how to make healthy choices.Ĭhildren love story time, read these healthy nutrition children’s books with your little ones to help get them on the right track and encourage discussions about living a healthy lifestyle. Try making it a habit to have fruits and vegetables a big part of each meal, this will make certain that a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber are consumed, which facilitates healthy growth.Īll Wee Watch Providers are given a copy of Canada’s Food Guide to assist them with their weekly meal plans so they can make sure children in their care are getting nutritious meals. Once infants begin eating rice cereal, fruits and vegetables are usually introduced. Teaching children about healthy eating habits early on will ensure they continue to make healthy choices as they grow.Įncouraging children to eat a variety of whole foods will ensure a balance of nutritional intake. Eating healthy is sometimes easier said than done.
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