1. S t e p s t o S u c c e s s Literacy Fitness and Food Activities for Young Children

2. S t e p s t o S u c c e s s What is it? –a resource that provides information and practical ideas on literacy nutrition childhood obesity the child and adult care food program food safety and more –55 learning activities that incorporate the three areas of literacy physical fitness snack ideas

3. S t e p s t o S u c c e s s Who is it for? caregivers and teachers of young children— both in-home and center-based children two to six years of age What are the objectives? to help caregivers and teachers –incorporate literacy activities into their daily routine –include physical activity as part of their daily routine –involve children in fun snack food preparation –take important food safety precautions when working with children to prepare kid-tested and approved snacks

4. S t e p s t o S u c c e s s Children learn best when: caregivers and teachers are intentional in planning learning experiences learning experiences reflect children’s interests concepts and skills are embedded in play and familiar routines caring adults provide “scaffolding” – are involved enough, but not too much, in children’s activities connections are made across curricular areas

5. S t e p s t o S u c c e s s Children’s books: How do children benefit? children learn about language children learn about books children learn about written language children learn about the world children learn to love reading

6. S t e p s t o S u c c e s s Food safety food preparation and handling –hand washing –storage and cooking temperatures sanitizing the kitchen

7. S t e p s t o S u c c e s s Promoting a healthy weight for children incorporating physical activity less “screen” time

8. S t e p s t o S u c c e s s Developed by Cheryl L. Barber, M.F.C.S., R.D, L.D. –Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fulton County Mary F. Longo, M.S. –Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Marion County Anita Pulay, M.Ed. –Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Belmont County Kirk Bloir, M.S. –Extension Associate, Human Development & Family Science, Kathy L. Reschke, Ph.D. –State Extension Specialist & Assistant Professor, Early Development and Care, Human Development & Family Science, College of Human Ecology, The Ohio State University OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868. | © 2004, Ohio State University Extension.