Roxanne Young

ECE 214 – Nutrition and Health of Children and Families

Instructor: Lynn Morrison

July 20, 2020

Good Morning Bert. 

Good Morning Alexia. 

Good Morning Judith.

Can you help me show everyone how to stay healthy at home?

"Yes!"

Great! Let’s Go!

Hand Washing is one of the most important ways to prevent illness and the spread of germs.

"We always wash our hands with soap and water before we eat!"

"We always wash our hands after using the bathroom!"

"We scrub our hands with soap and water for 20 Seconds, I like to sing the ABC’s twice!"

"The vitamin C in my strawberries help keep my immune system strong!"

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! A balanced breakfast is important for brain function and energy throughout the day.

"The protein in my eggs keeps my body strong!"

"The calcium in my milk keeps my bones strong!"

Brushing our teeth prevents cavities and gum disease.

"We use a pea-size amount of fluoride tooth paste while brushing!"

"We always spit out our toothpaste into the sink."

"We brush our teeth for two minutes, mommy sets a timer for us."

Clothes keep us warm and protects us from the weather. It is important to dress in the right clothing for the activity you are doing.

"We wear shoes that fit us with our laces tied and snug so we don’t trip."

"We check for loose strings and buttons, and don’t wear clothes with rips or holes."

"We don’t wear clothes that are too big or too small."

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important for healthy brain development.

"Playing with dolls helps me build social skills."

"Drawing helps my hand-eye coordination."

"I limit my screen time. The more time I spend looking at a screen, the less time I have for wrestling, dancing, and jumping on the trampoline."

"I pick up my toys so others don’t trip and get hurt on them."

When we pick up our toys we have a clean work and play areas and we can find our things.

"Clean up time helps us practice our sorting and organization skills."

"I pick up my toys so I know where they are when I want to play with them again."

Lunch is an important meal for everyone. It provides energy and nutrients to keep the body and brain working efficiently through the afternoon.

"We like to drink water to stay hydrated."

"We cut our grapes in half so they are safer to eat."

"Don’t forget to wash your hands before you eat!"

Physical activity helps build strong, healthy bodies and can help reduce stress.

"When playing outside we always put on sun screen and insect repellent."

"We never go outside alone, or talk to strangers."

"We always bring water bottles to stay hydrated!"

Eating meals together as a family strengthens your relationship, improves self-esteem, and allows parents to set an example of healthy eating and polite table manners.

"Don’t forget to wash your hands before you eat!"

"I like helping set the table."

"I like to help cook!"