Early Childcare Application Packet

Applications are due November 22, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. Recognition will be given in three categories: Emerging, Blossoming, and Thriving.

Winners will receive a press toolkit, which includes a parent letter, drafted social media posts and a newspaper article template. 

When you click Submit the application will be sent to katrina.betancourt@arkansasobesity.org

Winners will be notified no later December 31, 2019. Thank you for your application and thank you for the work you do to ensure every student is safe, healthy, and ready to learn!

Name (Required)

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Please provide a picture showcasing how you have created a healthy and safe learning environment for students in your classroom. (150 word limit)

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Description (Required)

Please provide a short description showcasing how you have created a healthy and safe learning environment for students in your classroom.

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Teacher Checklist

Check the appropriate box for things you do/provide in your classroom. 

1. Students wash hands before and after eating, after playing, and after using the bathroom
2. Inclusive and friendly classroom environment for all students
3. Nutrition education is incorporated into instructional time, i.e. nutrition education used for teaching math concepts, etc.
4. Party days are limited to no more than 9 days per school year
5. Make sure you are aware of student’s food allergies if you offer children snacks in the classroom
6. Provide Smart Snacks approved snacks for students on testing days
7. Parents provide snacks for their child only
8. School garden foods are cleaned and served according to food safety standards
9. The classroom teacher participates in the District Wellness Committee
10. Nonfood items or activities are used to reward positive student behaviors (i.e. extra recess, walks with the principal, physical activity leaders)
11. Children have access to Farm to School activities
12. Students participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
13. Nutrition education is incorporated throughout core subjects
14. Water and reusable cups/bottles available to all students throughout the day
15. Provide opportunities for students to be active indoors during inclement weather.
16. Provide healthy celebrations, such as nutrition guest speakers, and extra physical activity games, or a class game.
17. Include a physical activity component in every lesson.
18. Encourage walk and bike to school
19. Outdoor classrooms and/or school gardens are incorporated into learning activities

Student Survey

Lead your students in a discussion about what makes their classroom healthy. Use the key as a guide. Please submit 1 (one) student survey as a representation of the whole class. 

Do we wash our hands before and after eating, after playing and after using the bathroom? (Required)

Do we wash our hands before and after eating, after playing and after using the bathroom? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we recognize MyPlate and understand healthy eating messages? (Required)

Do we recognize MyPlate and understand healthy eating messages? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we have reminders in our room or in our school about eating well and being active? (Required)

Do we have reminders in our room or in our school about eating well and being active? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we get plenty of water to drink during the school day? (Required)

Do we get plenty of water to drink during the school day? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we plan for healthy food choices at classroom parties? (Required)

Do we plan for healthy food choices at classroom parties? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we understand what makes a healthy lunch? (Required)

Do we understand what makes a healthy lunch? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

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Do we use non-food rewards to celebrate our accomplishments? (Required)

Do we use non-food rewards to celebrate our accomplishments? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we show others that healthy eating and being active are important to us by being good role models? How? (Required)

Do we show others that healthy eating and being active are important to us by being good role models? How? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we get moving in our classroom everyday? (Required)

Do we get moving in our classroom everyday? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we have ways to tell our parents and others about our healthy classroom? (Required)

Do we have ways to tell our parents and others about our healthy classroom? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Do we have other ways we can make our classroom a healthy place? (Required)

Do we have other ways we can make our classroom a healthy place? (Required) ----- Select One No, we don't. Not sure. A little bit. Definitely!

Are there any things we would like to change? (Required)

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