Out-of-School programs (OOS) support children and youth when they are not in school or with their families or caregivers. The staff at OOS programs can establish healthy environments that encourage healthy habits. The Let’s Go! program is flexible and can be easily woven into your organization, whether a school-based, drop-in center, etc. We will help you assess your program environment, identify strengths and areas for growth, and set a goals to support creating and sustaining a healthy environment.
- 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.
- Announcing Partnership Communication Template
- 2023-2024 Let’s Go! Self-Assessment
- Program Goal Template
- Scientific Rationale for the 5-2-1-0 Message
- 5-2-1-0 Poster
Let’s Go! is committed to providing registered sites professional development opportunities through in-person and virtual trainings as well as technical assistance through in-person and virtual meetings.
On-Demand Trainings
Current on demand virtual trainings can be accessed at LetsGoLearning.Thinkific.com.
Upcoming Live Virtual Training
Let's Go! School Symposium
Building a Positive School Culture: Innovative Strategies to Connect Physical Activity and Mental Health
This free event will provide participants the opportunity to:
- Identify strategies to boost student and staff mental health, resilience, and connection
- Acquire tangible tools to increase classroom physical activity & community connections
- Discover ways to bring learning outside and be inspired by Maine examples
Why Does this Matter? Limit Unhealthy Food; Provide Healthy Choices
Resources for Program Staff
- Handling Food Donations
- Healthy Vending Machine Guidelines
- Ideas for Healthy Foods for Celebrations
- Ideas for Healthy Fundraisers
- Using Family Style Meals
Resources to Share with Families
- Children in the Kitchen
- Eat 5 or More Fruits & Vegetables Every Day
- Healthy Foods by Texture
- Maine Seasonal Food Guide
- Snacks to Fuel Your Brain
Communication Templates
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 as Rewards
Resources to Share with Families
Why Does this Matter? Limit Recreational Screen Time
Resources for Program Staff
Resources to Share with Families
Why Does this Matter? Provide Opportunities for Physical Activity
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
- Movement Video - Coordination
- Movement Video - Energize
- Physical Activity Breaks and Games
- Physical Activity Challenges for Children with I/DD
- Physical Activity Group Agreements Template | Sample
- Physical Activity Recommendations for Out-of-School Programs
- 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 or Eliminate Sugary Drinks; Provide Water
Resources for Program Staff
- Healthy Drink Guidelines for Youth
- How to Make a Sugar Bottle Display
- Make Drinking Water Fun
- Water Poster A
- Water Poster B
Resources to Share with Families
Communication Template
Resources for Program Staff
- Caught Being Healthy Stickers
- Everyone Plays A Role in Healthy Eating for Children with I/DD
- Healthy Eating Challenges for Children with I/DD
- 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 Habits BINGO Blank
- Healthy Habits BINGO Fall
- Healthy Habits BINGO Spring
- Healthy Habits BINGO Winter
- Healthy Sleeping Habits
- 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
Developed in collaboration with the Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition this collection of resources was created to support parents returning to work who wish to continue to feed their baby human milk.
- Understanding your Rights
- Creating a Return to Work Plan
- Sample Return to Work Plan
- Advice from Experts in the Early Weeks at Home
- Preparing to Go Back to Work
- Pump Bag Checklist
- Human Milk Feeding Goals Worksheet
- Sample Pumping Schedules & Storage Guidelines
- Caregiver Tips for Bottle Feeding Human Milk
- Common Challenges & When to Ask for Help
- Affirmations
- Pumping Sign
If you're interested in learning more or partnering with Let's Go!
See if your child's school, out-of-school program or child care is working with Let's Go!