The following are the SNAP-Ed programs and activities:
Nutritious Story Time with Buddy Bear Hand Washing (8 part series)
is used with Head Start, WIC Clinics and Kindergarten classes
This is a literacy program (each lesson is 30 minutes) that encourages reading,
teaches positive health and nutrition messages. A children’s book with health/nutrition
messages are read by a health educator to the classroom. Children then play games,
sing songs, and have craft projects that reinforce the theme of the book. You are
encouraged to invite parents to these lessons.
MyPyramid for Kids (3 part series) is used with 1st grade
The lessons (each lesson is 40 minutes) will help students learn about the MyPyramid
for Kids. The lessons are designed to integrate nutrition with science, math, health
and language arts. Eating more fruits and veggies and physical activity will also
be emphasized.
Fruits and Veggies More Matters (4 part series) is used with 2nd
grade
This state-wide curriculum is presented by program staff (each lesson is 60 minutes)
includes a field trip to the produce store). The lessons focus on eating 5 or more
servings of fruits and vegetables to prevent certain cancers and heart disease.
MyPyramid for Kids (3 part series) is used with 3rd grade
The lessons will help students learn about the MyPyramid for Kids. Lessons are 45
minutes each and designed to integrate nutrition with science, math, health and
language arts. Eating more fruits and veggies and menu planning will also be emphasized.
Whole Grains (3 part series) is used with 4th grade
The lessons (each lesson is 60 minutes) will help students learn about the benefits
of whole grains and how they can incorporate whole grains into their daily food
intake.
Building Better Bones (3 part series) is used with 5th grade
This state-wide curriculum is presented by Navajo County Health Department Nutrition
Staff in a series of three classroom lessons (each lesson is 60 minutes) focusing
on the importance of eating calcium rich, low-fat foods and building strong bones
through daily physical activity.
MyPyramid for Kids (3 part series) is used with 6th grade
The lessons (each lesson is 50 minutes) will help students learn about the MyPyramid
for Kids. The lessons are designed to integrate nutrition with science, math, health
and language arts. Eating calcium rich, low-fat foods and choosing lean proteins
will also be emphasized.
Eat Fit (9 part series) is used with 7th and 8th grades
- Eat Fit-7th (5 lessons, each lesson is 50 minutes)
- Eat Fit-8th (4 lessons, each lesson is 50 minutes)
The lessons in the Eat Fit emphasize goal setting and include nutrition basics,
diet and fitness analysis, energy and calorie counting, label reading, exercise
how's and why's, fast food facts, how breakfast can make you feel better, and how
media may influence you. In this curriculum, students analyze their eating and fitness
levels, and has the freedom to choose which aspects they would like to improve.
The lessons are designed to integrate nutrition with science, math, health and language
arts.
Calendar of Events
- August through September-Teacher and program orientation with new partners and school
districts.
- October through May-The program staff schedules and presents the nutrition education
lessons in the class rooms, work with teachers, and collect teacher time documentation
forms.
- May through August-The program staff schedules and presents at health fairs, summer
programs for kids, and in the SNAP offices.
Please call Cherilyn Yazzie (928) 524-4750 to schedule your SNAP-Ed program and
activities.