Kids Connection

Nutrition can be creatively combined into reading, story telling, puppet plays, flannel board activities, cooking, and much much more. NDC supplies a variety of activities to capture children’s interest and help them learn to eat well. Below is just a sampling of materials available through NDC.

The Two Bite Club
NDC providers can receive a complimentary copy of The Two Bite Club book by emailing our office or contacting the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Developed by FNS, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for preschoolers to learn about the food groups and trying new foods. In the back of the book are coloring and activity sheets. If additional copies are needed, click on the thumbnails below.

Dine-0-Mite Delights
NDC’s Dine-O-Mite Delights are high on the list of favorites for day care activities. These child friendly story and activity packets cleverly feature dinosaur characters to teach kids all about eating well, good table manners, trying new foods, family style dining, ethnic foods, and food safety. Complimentary copies of our Dine-O-Mite Delights are available to providers enrolled in the food program through NDC.
Click here for an activity sheet from the Way to Grow Dine-O-Mite Delight!

Food and Fun Seasonal Coloring Sheets for Children
A popular request from NDC child care providers is our seasonal coloring and activity sheets. Child care providers look forward to receiving these fun filled activity sheets at each child care visit. Our activities can easily be incorporated into child care settings for a variety of learning activities.Click the image thumbnails to download seasonal coloring and activity sheets.

Dakota Dog Digs Food, Fitness and Fun!
Child care providers really dig this preschool curriculum that contains year round food and movement activities. The curriculum has received raving reviews from our child care providers and is a valuable addition to child care activities. A complimentary copy is provided to all NDC providers.
Spring Lesson
Summer Lesson
Fall Lesson
Winter Lesson

2010 Calendar and Record Keeping System
Each year child care providers will receive a complimentary calendar and record keeping system. Developed by the Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsor’s Association, this year’s theme is “Sandwiches: Under Construction. Build them, Fill them, Stack them, Wrap them!”. This 2010 Calendar brings another year full of healthy sandwich recipes, nutrition information and physical activities that support healthy lifestyle choices. Just a few of the business resources and records include: CACFP and tax reminders; CACFP Reimbursement; and Attendance and Payment Records.

Books Galore and More
NDC’s lending library may have just the book or resource you need. Filled with children’s stories, cookbooks, and resources galore, NDC providers can request to use the materials at no charge. The lending library also has Color Me Healthy curriculums, an award winning preschool curriculum that provides interactive learning activities on physical activity and healthy eating. Click here to browse our selection of resources and to request materials.

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