Early Childhood Toolkit

Food and Nutrition Program

Child and Adult Care Food Programs^(PDF)

Getting Started

Everyone has a role to Play ^(PDF)
Getting Started Worksheet ^(PDF)
Helping your Child Care become 5210 ready ^(PDF)

Implementing Staff Wellness Programs

Worksite Wellness at Your Site ^(PDF)

Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living

Engage Community Partners ^(PDF)
Healthy Dates to Celebrate ^(PDF)
March is National Nutrition Month ^(PDF)
National Screen-Free Week ^(PDF)
Winter Kids Guide ^(PDF)

Limiting Recreational Screen Time

Limit Recreational Screen Time ^(PDF)
National Screen-Free Week ^(PDF)
Promote Healthy Viewing Habits ^(PDF)
Screen Time and the Very Young ^(PDF)
Television in Childcare - What to know ^(PDF)
Tips for Reading to the Very Young ^(PDF)
Unplugged ^(PDF)

Providing Healthy Choices for Snacks and Celebrations

Breakfast is Best ^(PDF)
Choose MyPlate Brochure ^(PDF)
Eat at Least 5 a Day ^(PDF)
Feeding Infants ^(PDF)
Feeding Toddlers and Preschoolers ^(PDF)
Fuel Learning with Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt ^(PDF)
Go, Slow, Whoa Foods ^(PDF)
Healthy Celebrations Parent Letter ^(PDF)
Healthy Kids Snacks ^(PDF)
Healthy Shopping on a Budget ^(PDF)
Making Your Own Baby Food ^(PDF)
MyPlate Blank Coloring Sheet ^(PDF)
MyPlate Coloring Sheet ^(PDF)
MyPlate Tip Sheet ^(PDF)
Provide Healthy Choices ^(PDF)
The Fittest Food ^(PDF)
The Lunchbox - Appealing Lunches for Preschoolers ^(PDF)
Understanding Food Labels ^(PDF)

Offering Nonfood-Based Rewards

Non-Food Rewards at Home ^(PDF)
Provide Non-Food Rewards ^(PDF)

Encouraging Physical Activity Everyday

1-2 Years Physical Play ^(PDF)
2-3 Years Physical Play ^(PDF)
3-4 Years Physical Play ^(PDF)
4-5 Years Physical Play ^(PDF)
Get One Hour or More a Day ^(PDF)
Infant Physical Play ^(PDF)
Limit Recreational Screen Time ^(PDF)
Physical Activity Breaks ^(PDF)
Quick Physical Activity Breaks ^(PDF)
Take it Outside ^(PDF)

Breastfeeding and Limiting Sugary Drinks

Breast Feeding vs. Formula Feeding ^(PDF)
Fill Up Water Here ^(PDF)
How to Meet the Needs of Breastfeeding Babies ^(PDF)
Keeping Your Babies Teeth Healthy - English ^(PDF)
Keeping Your Babies Teeth Healthy - Somali ^(PDF)
Keeping Your Babies Teeth Healthy - Spanish ^(PDF)
Make Your Own Sugar Bottle Display ^(PDF)
Refresh Poster ^(PDF)
Thirst Quencher Poster ^(PDF)
Water is Fuel for Your Body ^(PDF)
What Should Young Children Drink ^(PDF)
Which Milk to Choose for Growing Bones ^(PDF)

Additional Resources

Fun Songs about Nutrition ^(PDF)
Healthy Activity Booklist ^(PDF)
Healthy Eating Booklist ^(PDF)
Healthy Favorites ^(PDF)
Resources for Free Promotional Materials ^(PDF)