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Free health-related lessons for K-3 educators

by Dlokas

Jun 30, 2011

The National Education Association Health Information Network (NEA HIN) has partnered with Nestlé in the United States to provide free instructional materials for K-3 educators. Teachers can access the lesson at [link removed].

The program, Healthy Steps for Healthy Lives, is for grades K-3 and offers 31 lessons that align with state health education standards and also integrate math, science, English language arts and social studies skills, allowing students to absorb the information in a variety of contexts while also maintaining a focus on core curriculum.

For instance, in the “Healthy Food Counts” lesson, students are asked to count the number of items shown in each of the food groups (grains, vegetables, milk, fruit, meat and beans) and read and report on a chart about the daily recommended portions of each item in terms of cups and ounces.

The materials incorporate feedback from educators who tested the activities in focus groups and pilot progr...See More

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