CCHC LESSON PLAN FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH PROMOTION Apple Presentation Title: An Apple A Day/”A” is for Submitted by (LPHA name or DHSS): Monroe and Chariton Counties Date submitted: Dec 2016 Learning Objective(s): Children will: Recognize apples as a healthy food choice and part of MyPlate. E Explore two different types of apples. Name three other colorful fruits Say why they should eat fruits every day Name one new fruit they are willing to try Presentation Outline (not to exceed 30 minutes): Importance of eating a healthy diet including Fruits & Vegetables Ten Core Facts About Apples/What do we know about apples/color, size, shape and where they grow Varieties of Apples: Red apple vs. Yellow apple vs. Green apple Apple Tasting Discussions on taste and texture "I Tried 3 Kinds of Apples" handout Evaluation "Why are colorful fruits important?" "Why should we eat fruits every day?" Resources used (story books, video, props): NOTE: VIDEO PORTION MUST NOT EXCEED MORE THAN HALF OF TOTAL TIME OF PRESENTATION Suggested activities: Read the book: Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace Taste Test: Provide each child with a slice from at least two different varieties of apples. Discuss the important nutrients and fiber in apples. Craft: Have pictures of a tree. Have students put their thumb down in a little red or yellow paint. Have them apply their apple fingerprints to their picture. Promotions are developed utilizing best practice references such as the and Missouri Core Competencies for Early Children’s Health “Kansas Childhood and Health and Safety), and the National Health and Safety Performance Youth Professionals” (Content Area V: Standards, “Caring for new lessons for should use this template and submit to the CCHC Our Children.” Consultants developing children’s health promotions Program Manager for approval. Health Promotion Lesson Plans already approved by the CCHC Program Manager are approved for use by any contracting LPHA. Approved lesson plans are reviewed by the CCHC Program Manager at a minimum of every three years, and are therefore considered approved if in circulation until otherwise instructed by the CCHC Program Manager.
CCHC LESSON PLAN FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH PROMOTION Presentation Title: An Apple A Day/”A” is for Apple Submitted by (LPHA name or DHSS): Monroe and Chariton Counties Date submitted: Dec 2016 Learning Objective(s): Children will: Recognize apples as a healthy food choice and part of MyPlate. E Explore two different types of apples. Name three other colorful fruits Say why they should eat fruits every day Name one new fruit they are willing to try Presentation Outline (not to exceed 30 minutes): Importance of eating a healthy diet including Fruits & Vegetables Ten Core Facts About Apples/What do we know about apples/color, size, shape and where they grow Varieties of Apples: Red apple vs. Yellow apple vs. Green apple Apple Tasting Discussions on taste and texture "I Tried 3 Kinds of Apples" handout Evaluation "Why are colorful fruits important?" "Why should we eat fruits every day?" Resources used (story books, video, props): NOTE: VIDEO PORTION MUST NOT EXCEED MORE THAN HALF OF TOTAL TIME OF PRESENTATION Suggested activities: Read the book: Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace Taste Test: Provide each child with a slice from at least two different varieties of apples. Discuss the important nutrients and fiber in apples. Craft: Have pictures of a tree. Have students put their thumb down in a little red or yellow paint. Have them apply their apple fingerprints to their picture. Children’s Health Promotions are developed utilizing best practice references such as the “Kansas and Missouri Core Competencies for Early Childhood and Youth Professionals” (Content Area V: Health and Safety), and the National Health and Safety Performance Standards, “Caring for Our Children.” Consultants developing new lessons for children’s health promotions should use this template and submit to the CCHC Program Manager for approval. Health Promotion Lesson Plans already approved by the CCHC Program Manager are approved for use by any contracting LPHA. Approved lesson plans are reviewed by the CCHC Program Manager at a minimum of every three years, and are therefore considered approved if in circulation until otherwise instructed by the CCHC Program Manager.
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