Child care providers learn to safely prepare more scratch-cooked meals for the children in their care. Early childhood is an ideal time to instill an appreciation for the consumption of a variety of healthy foods. This course will examine various ways to engage children and parents to encourage acceptance of healthy foods among children in their care. Strategies for communicating with parents about best practices for feeding children will also be discussed so the children can hear similar messaging at home. (2 hours)
Objectives
- Name several ways to partner with parents and communicate consistently about food and nutrition issues
- Discuss safe, age-appropriate tasks for children in the kitchen
- Practice identifying ways to prepare and serve foods so they appeal to children
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Content for and funding to develop these courses is provided by Share Our Strength to expand the use of our Cooking Matters for Child Care Professionals training.
