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Infant/Toddler
Kids in Action
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.fitness.gov/funfit/kidsinaction/kidsinaction_03.html
Making Nutrition Count for Children—Nutrition Guidance for Child Care Homes
Information and a set of activities on how children grow and develop, the nutrients they need for healthy growth, and how to help children learn about nutrition
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/nutritioncount.html
Pre-School
Animal Trackers
Activities for learning and practicing gross motor skills
http://www.healthy-start.com/prog_anim.html
There may be a cost associated with the resources available on this site.
Healthy Hops
More than 25 classroom activities and take-home activities for children
http://www.healthy-start.com/prog_hops.html
There may be a cost associated with the resources available on this site.
Healthy Start
Curriculum centered on children, their environment, and their family
http://www.healthy-start.com/prog_healthy.html
There may be a cost associated with the resources available on this site.
Making Nutrition Count for Children—Nutrition Guidance for Child Care Homes
Information and a set of activities on how children grow and develop, the nutrients they need for healthy growth, and how to help children learn about nutrition
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/nutritioncount.html
SPARK Early Childhood Sample Lessons and Activities
Information about the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills and movement knowledge, and social and personal skills
http://www.sparkpe.org/sampleLessonsEarlyChildhood.jsp
School Age
Body and Minds (BAM!) Classroom Activities
Interactive, educational, and fun fitness activities for children
http://www.bam.gov/teachers/activities/index.htm
Dole 5-a-Day Student Activities
Learn more about fruits and vegetables and the importance of eating five to nine servings every day
http://www.dole5aday.com/html/teachers/Lesson%20Plans.html
Kidnetic
Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.kidnetic.com/
Kids’ Health
Healthy game and activity links
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/closet/
Kids’ Health en Español:
Juego sobre la salud y conexiones a actividades
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/index.html
Making Nutrition Count for Children—Nutrition Guidance for Child Care Homes
Information and a set of activities on how children grow and develop, the nutrients they need for healthy growth, and how to help children learn about nutrition
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/nutritioncount.html
PBS Teacher Source: Health and Fitness Lessons and Activities for Kids Ages 5-18
Lesson plans and online activities found on PBS Online with original activities and professional development opportunities
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health.htm
Power of Choice Lessons and Activities
Activities for goal-setting and healthy values, active living, understanding serving sizes, deciphering food labels, choosing healthy snacks, and trying new foods
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/power_of_choice.html
Powerful Bones Web site
Interactive Web site that provides innovative games and nutrition quizzes that promote optimal bone health in girls
http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/games_fun/index.html
President’s Fitness Challenge for Kids Ages 6-12
Online personal activity log for kids to track their fitness progress online—along with awards for reaching fitness goals
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/home_kids.aspx
President’s Fitness Challenge for Teens Ages 13-17
Online personal activity log for teens to track their fitness progress online—along with awards for reaching fitness goals
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/home_teens.aspx
SPARK Elementary Physical Education Sample Lessons and Activities
Information about the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills and movement knowledge, and social and personal skills
http://www.sparkpe.org/sampleLessonsElementaryPE.jsp
SPARK Middle School Physical Education Sample Lessons and Activities
Information about the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills and movement knowledge, and social and personal skills
http://www.sparkpe.org/sampleLessonsMiddlePE.jsp
VERB Activities for ‘Tweens’
Activities for teachers, parents, and child care providers to encourage kids to keep moving every day
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/tweens/index.htm
VERB Tips for Organizations
Creative ways that after-school or weekend programs for children can incorporate physical activity and promote active play
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/adults/PDF/tip-for-organization.PDF
VERB Tips for Teachers
Ways teachers can help children get more physical activity each day
http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/materials/adults/PDF/tip-for-teachers.PDF
VERB’ Tween’ Web site
Interactive Web site for kids that has creative ideas for physical activity
http://www.verbnow.com/
