Out-of-School Program Tools
- Let’s Go! Early Care & Education and Out-of-School Program Site Guide – Discover in more detail what it means to partner with Let’s Go! and the tools and resources available.
- Let’s Go! Guide to Success – Assess your program environment and set a goal.
- Let's Go! Policy Resources
- Scientific Rationale for the 5-2-1-0 Message
Strategy Implementation Resources
Why Does this Matter? Limit Unhealthy Choices for Snack and Celebrations
Resources for Program Staff
- Handling Food Donations
- Ideas for Celebrations without Food
- Ideas for Healthy Foods for Celebrations
Resources to Share with Families
Communication Templates
Why Does this Matter? Limit or Eliminate Sugary Drinks; Provide Water
Resources for Program Staff
Resources to Share with Families
Communication Template
Why Does this Matter? Prohibit the Use of Food as a Reward
Resources for Program Staff
- Everyone Plays A Role in Providing Non-Food Rewards for Children with I/DD
- Food Rewards Tracker
- Ideas for Rewards without Food
- Transitioning to Non-Food Rewards
- Use Physical Activity as a Reward
- Use Students’ Interests to Use as Rewards
Resources to Share with Families
Why Does this Matter? Provide Opportunities for Physical Activity Every Day
Resources for Program Staff
- Everyone Plays a Role in Physical Activity for Children with I/DD
- Include Children of all Abilities Levels in Physical Activity
- LET US Play
- Movement in the Classroom
- Movement Moment Activity Cards
- Physical Activity Breaks and Games
- Physical Activity Challenges for Children with I/DD
- Semi-Structured Recess
- Social Inclusion and Physical Activity
- Tips for Better Communication and Behavior Management
Resources to Share with Families
Why Does this Matter? Limit Recreational Screen Time
Resources for Program Staff
Resources to Share with Families
Resources for Program Staff
- Everyone Plays A Role in Healthy Eating for Children with I/DD
- Healthy Eating Challenges for Children with I/DD
- Ideas for Healthy Fundraisers
- Oral Motor and Sensory Problems
- Ways to Help Children Improve Eating Habits
- When is Choosy Eating a Problem
Resources to Share with Families
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