The forums highlight and demonstrate methods for integrating nutrition education, edible gardens, wellness policies, and physical activity
California State University Channel Islands
1 University Drive Camarillo, CA 930128:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Arrival, Registration, and Morning Snack
Maria Lazaro
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Session 1: Welcome, Warm-Up, and Introductions
All Presenters
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Session 2: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Preschools SHINE
Kristine Smith
Madison Fellenz
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
BREAK
9:50 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakout Session 3: Edible Classroom Gardens or Active Bodies, Active Minds
Vanessa Forwood
Patty Kimbrell
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LUNCH (Lunch provided)
12:00 PM - 1:40 PM
Breakout Session 4: Edible Classroom Gardens or Active Bodies, Active Minds
Vanessa Forwood
Patty Kimbrell
1:40 PM - 3:15 PM
Session 5: Discovering Fruits, Vegetables, and Grains
Raquel Dietrich
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Session 6: Preschool Policies and Practices; Action Plan; Summary and Q&A
Kristine Smith
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Evaluation and Professional Development
Child Care Nutrition and Physical Activity (NPA) Forums
The forums highlight and demonstrate methods for integrating nutrition education, edible gardens, wellness policies, and physical activity into child care centers and homes. Participants will learn ways to create environments that maximize opportunities for children to develop healthy eating habits and to move their bodies to learn. These forums provide a unique platform where early childhood educators can express challenges and develop solutions toward supporting active living and healthy eating environments. All attendees will receive a toolkit with a variety of resources that they can immediately utilize in child care centers and homes.