The following resources were produced through a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.
Exploring New Flavors:How to Shape Kids’ Food Preferences at Home and at School
This guide explains how teachers, school staff and parents can acquaint students with new foods well before they line up for lunch. A feature article highlights Kiersten Firquain’s implementation of the first Farm2Cafeteria program in Kansas City. Other sections share resources and how-tos for helping students develop new food preferences.
Healthy Alternatives for School Celebrations, Rewards, Fundraisers and Snacks
This guide helps parents, school staff, and students “think healthy” when planning celebrations, rewards, fundraisers and snacks. The guide offers low-cost options, access options, good-better-best choices, ease of preparation guidance, and cross-cultural concepts.
Marketing Healthy Choices in the School Cafeteria
This publication explores unique approaches to increasing revenue in the cafeteria without compromising the health of students and staff.
Nutrition Placemat (high resolution or low resolution)
This colorful placemat and promotes healthy eating to young children. To make the placemat at home, print the document (in low resolution or high resolution), place the pages back to back, and put contact paper on the front and back. Finish by cutting and smoothing the corners. You now have a fun and educational placemat!
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