Why Does this Matter? Limit Unhealthy Choices for Snack and Celebrations

Resources for School Staff

• Ideas for Celebrations without Food
• Ideas for Healthy Foods for Celebrations

Resources to Share with Families

• Children in the Kitchen
• Eat 5 or More Fruits & Vegetables Every Day
• Snacks to Fuel Your Brain

Communication Templates

• Celebrations without Food
• Healthy Foods for Celebrations
• Healthy Party Sign-Up Form
• Healthy Party Sign-Up Form – Fruit Salad
• Healthy Party Sign-Up Form – Smoothies
• Healthy Party Sign-Up Form – Trail Mix

Why Does this Matter? Limit or Eliminate Sugary Drinks; Provide Water

Resources for School Staff

• How to Make a Sugar Bottle Display
• Make Drinking Water Fun
• Sports & Energy Drinks
• Water Poster A
• Water Poster B

Resources to Share with Families

• Sports & Energy Drinks
• What to Know About Sugar
• Zero Sugary Drinks, More Water

Communication Template

• Limit Sugary Drinks

Why Does this Matter? Prohibit the Use of Food as a Reward

Resources for School 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 as Rewards

Resources to Share with Families

• Non-Food Rewards at Home
  
  

Why Does this Matter? Provide Physical Activity Every Day

Resources for School Staff

• Creating a School Environment that Supports Physical Activity
• Everyone Plays a Role in Physical Activity for Children with I/DD
• Include Children of all Ability Levels in Physical Activity
• Legal Requirements for Including Children with Disabilities in Physical Activity
• LET US Play
• Movement in the Classroom
• Movement Moment Activity Cards
• Physical Activities 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

• One Hour or More of Physical Activity Every Day

Why Does this Matter? Limit Recreational Screen Time

Resources for School Staff

• Teach Students about Media Literacy

Resources to Share with Families

• Ideas for Screen-Free Activities
• Limit Recreational Screen Time
• What to Know About Recreational Screen Time

Resources for School 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

• Breakfast: A Healthy Start to the Day
• Healthy Foods By Texture
• Healthy Sleeping Habits
• Maine Seasonal Food Guide
• Save Money and Eat Healthy
• Strategies for Feeding Children
• The Importance of Family Meals
• Tips for Healthy Eating & Healthy Portions
• Tips to Handle Picky Eating