Authored by Emily Cooke, RDN, LD The 4 Seasons Preschool and Childcare center has been working hard to grow a garden for their children, families, and the local community. Owner, Becki Yahm, along with the children of 4 Seasons and their families has been taking care of the garden throughout the summer by planting, watering,… Read more »
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New Resource to Inspire the Healthy Eating and Active Living at Your Child Care Program
Authored by Emily Cooke, RDN, LDN Are you finding yourself in a carrot and celery stick rut? Does your mind go blank when you are trying to plan new and exciting movement activities for the week? Well, the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services have a new resource designed just for propelling you… Read more »
Kick the Can!
Authored by Reeve Chace It’s summer time, and that means lots of playing outside in the summer sun. And when kids play in the heat, they sweat, and when they sweat, they get thirsty. Water is the best way to rehydrate, in the summer or any time of year! Our community partners and Let’s Go!… Read more »
Sweeter Deal! Let’s Go! Schools Offering Non-food Rewards.
Authored by Karen Schebaum Has your school shifted away from using food as a reward and toward physical activity rewards? Do they use alternatives to food-based celebrations? If your school is a Let’s Go! school the answer is probably YES! Results from Let’s Go!’s 2013 Annual Report show that 66% of our responding schools were… Read more »
A Shout Out to Let’s Go! Sponsors
Authored by Karen Schebaum As our 2012-2013 program year draws to a close, Let’s Go! would like to acknowledge and thank our Founding Partners and Sponsors. Without their significant financial support, our work would not be possible. We thank them for their financial support, interest, and engagement in raising a healthier generation of youth. Let’s… Read more »