farm to early care and education: promising ... - asphn
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August2017– ASPHNWebinar
FarmtoEarlyCareandEducation:PromisingPractices
forHealthandEducation
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WebinarAgenda• IntroductiontotheNationalFarmtoSchoolNetwork
• WhatisFarmtoEarlyCareandEducation
• WhyFarmtoEarlyCareandEducation
• DiggingintotheCoreElements
• MeetingStandardsandIncreasingQualitywithFarmtoECE
• StateAgenciesandFarmtoECE
• ResourceRoundup
• Q&A
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WebinarObjectivesFollowingthewebinar,participantswillbeableto:• Identifythecoreelementsoffarmtoearlycareandeducation(ECE)- includingeducation,gardening,andlocalprocurement- andprovideexamplesofeach.
• ExplainthebenefitsoffarmtoECEandhowfarmtoECEinitiativescanincreasethequalityofECEsettingsbypromotinghealthandhighqualityeducation.
• UtilizeresourcesfromtheNationalFarmtoSchoolNetworkandothernationalandstatepartnerstosupportfarmtoECEimplementation.
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INTRODUCTIONTOTHENATIONALFARMTOSCHOOLNETWORK
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OURNETWORK
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OURCOREFUNCTIONS
Information Networking Advocacy
Resources People Policy
Ahubfor:
Connectingpeopleto:
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2017CELEBRATIONS
Atimetotakeaction!• Getinspired:Blogsonfarmtoschool.org
• Getinformed:Webinars&tweetchats
• Getinvolved:“TakeAction”Pledge+Sweepstakes
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GETINVOLVED
• Downloadresources– FarmtoSchoolMonthposters– Stickers– Bookmarks– Coloringsheets
• Findactivitieshappeninginyourstate
• BecomeanOutreachPartnerOrganization
• Signupforournewsletter– moreresourcescomingsoon!
farmtoschool.org/month
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ECEACTIVITYIDEAS• Planafieldtriptoafarm,farmersmarket,fisheryorotherfarmtoschoolsite
• Servealocalfooditemforasnackorduringameal
• Plantseedsorharvestfromagarden
• Encouragecreativitywithcoloringpages(downloadonline)
• Displaypostersandstickers(downloadonline)
• Celebratewhat’shappeninginyourcommunity– Sharelocalstoriesfarandwide– Pitchmedia,promoteonsocialmedia,sharephotos
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WHATISFARMTOEARLYCAREANDEDUCATION?
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FarmtoEarlyCareandEducation
• Groupofstrategiesandactivitiesthatoffer:– increasedaccesstohealthy,localfoods
– gardeningopportunitiesand
– food-basedactivities
• Targetschildrenages0-5
• AdaptstoallECEsettings
PhotoCredit:AliStoneforGardeneers
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WHATISFARMTOSCHOOL?
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WHYFOCUSONFARMTOEARLYCAREANDEDUCATION?
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WHYFARMTOSCHOOL?
KIDS WIN
FARMERS WIN
COMMUNITIES WIN
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…andmore
• FamilyandCommunityEngagement
• EnhancedEducationalExperience
• HealthandWellness
= alignment with early care and education priorities and goals
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FamilyandCommunityEngagement
• Emphasisonfamilyengagement– Mostsuccessfulparentengagementactivelyengageswithexperienceandfeedback
• Meetsneedsofchildrenofallagesandabilities
• Childrenasagentsofchange• Impactoncaregivers
– Prioritizehealthyeating– Expandacceptanceofnewfoods– Encouragepositiveattitudesandmodeling
• Connecttocommunity,culture,andheritage
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FamilyEngagementOpportunities
• Familydinners
• Familytastetests
• Cookingclasses
• Communitysupportedagriculture
• Storytime
• Gardendays
• Fieldtrips
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EnhancedEducationalExperience
• AlignmentwithECEstandardsandsystems– StateEarlyLearningStandards– HeadStartProgramPerformanceStandards
• Experientialeducationisthenorm– Supportsappropriatecognitive,physical,socialandemotionaldevelopment
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HealthandWellness
• Earlydevelopmentofeatingpatternsandpreferences
• Relyonparents/caregiverstocreatefood/activityenvironments
• Increaseavailability,acceptance,andconsumptionofhealthierfoods
• Increaseknowledgeandimprovefoodchoicesofparentsandcaregivers
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CDCSpectrumofOpportunitiesforObesityPreventionintheECESetting• AlignmentwithFarmtoECE
– FacilityLevelInterventions
– CACFP
– QualityRatingandImprovementSystems(QRIS)
– AccesstoHealthyEnvironments
– EarlyLearningStandards
– FamilyEngagement
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EarlyChildhoodObesity:EvidenceBasedProtectiveFactors• Introducedtoawidevarietyof
flavors,textures,andfoods
• Fruitandvegetableconsumption
• Mindfuleatingisfostered(awarenessofhungerandsatiety)
• Highfiberandnutrientrichdiet
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SupportingHealthyHabits
• Earlychildhoodisacriticaltimefordevelopmentoftastepreferences3
• Repeatedexposuretofruitsandvegetablesincreasespreference,apredictoroffutureconsumption4-8
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FarmtoECEandF&V
• FarmtoECEactivitiescontributetoincreasedwillingnesstotryandreportedlikingoftargetfruitsandvegetables9,10
• FarmtoECEparticipationcontributestoincreasedfruitand/orvegetableintake11,12,13
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FarmtoSchoolandStudentHealth14
• Farmtoschoolparticipationcontributesto:– Choosinghealthieroptionsatschoolmeals
– Consumingmorefruitsandvegetablesatschoolmealsandathome(+0.99to+1.3servings/day)
– Consuminglessunhealthyfoodsandsodas
– Reducingscreentime
– Increasingphysicalactivity
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DIGGINGINTOTHECOREELEMENTS
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Education• Farmandgardenbooks
• Cookingactivities
• Tastetests
• Specialvisitors- farmers,chefs,etc.
• Sensoryexploration
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Education(cont.)
• Foodandgardenlessons– howfoodgrowsandwhereitcomesfrom
• Fieldtrips– farms,gardens,farmers’markets,etc.
• Math,science,literacylessons
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CurriculumResources
• USDAGrowIt!TryIt!LikeIt!– https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/grow-it-try-it-it
• HarvestforHealthyKids– www.harvestforhealthykids.org
• GrowingMindsFarmtoPreschoolToolkit– http://growing-minds.org/farm-preschool-toolkit/
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USDAGrowit,Tryit,Likeit!
• ActivityGuidesfor6differentfruitsandvegetables
• Familyhandoutsandresources
• Planningcalendar
• CACFPrecipes
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HarvestforHealthyKids
• DevelopedinpartnershipwithHeadStartprograms
• Evidencebased
• Freeactivitykits
• Picturecards
• “FamilyBites”
• Recipes
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ASAPFarmtoPreschoolToolkit
• ThisWeekintheGarden
• FarmtoSchoolGoesHome
• ReachfortheStars– FarmtoPreschoolAlignmentwithECERS-R
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Gardening
• Containers
• RaisedBeds
• Ingroundgardens
• Hydroponics
• Verticalgardening
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PhotoCredit:FairylandFamilyChildcare,YMCAofMadison,WI,TakingRootTennessee,IATPFarmtoHeadStart
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LocalFoods
• Meals
• Snacks
• TasteTests
PhotoCredit:FairylandFamilyChildcare,IATPFarmtoHeadStart
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UniqueOpportunitiesforLocalFood
• Flexibilityofpurchasing• Varyingclassandprogramsizes
• Yearroundprogramming
• ECEPriorityAreas• Experientiallearningopportunities
• Familystylemeals
• BestPracticeinCACFP
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CACFPMealPatternFinalRule
“Localfoodscanplananimportantroleincreatingandpromotingahealthyenvironment.Agrowingbodyofresearchdemonstratesseveralpositiveimpactsofservinglocalfoods andprovidingfoodeducationthroughCNP’sincluding:• Increasedparticipationandengagement
inschoolmealprograms,• Consumptionofhealthieroptions,such
aswholefoods,• Supportoflocaleconomies.”
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LocalFoodsinthenewCACFPMealPattern
• Additionalfruitandvegetablevarietyrequirements,increasedwholegrainsandreducedsugarinsnacksandbeverages,canallbesupportedwithfarmtoearlycareandeducationactivities.
• Usinglocalfoods,gardeningexperiences,andfoodandnutritioneducation,youngchildrenlearntoacceptandenjoythevarietyofhealthyfoodsincludedinthemealpattern.
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BestPracticesinCACFP
FarmtoECEsupports“BestPracticesinCACFP”:• Incorporateseasonalandlocallyproducedfoodsintomeals.• Makeatleastoneofthetworequiredcomponentsofsnacksa
vegetableorfruit.• Serveavarietyoffruitsandchoosewholefruitmoreoften
thanjuice.• Provideatleastoneservingeachofdarkgreenvegetables,
redandorangevegetables,beansandpeas,starchyvegetables,andothervegetablesonceperweek.
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USDACACFPGuidance
• March2015USDAMemo– LocalFoodsintheChildandAdultCareFoodProgram
– http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/f2s/CACFP11_2015_Local%20Foods%20in%20CACFP_03%2013%202015.pdf
– Localpurchasing– SAEfunds– Gardensandgardengrownproduce
– Foodsafety– Donatedfoods
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USDACACFPGuidance– BuyingLocal
• Institutionsvs.Facilities– Procurementregulations– Geographicpreference
• Documentation– Dateofpurchase,nameofvendor/farmer,itemcost,amount,totalcost
• Purchasingfromfarmers– GAP,liability
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USDACACFPGuidance– Gardens
• AllowableCosts– Itemsforgarden(seeds,fertilizer,wateringcans,labor,plotrental,etc.)togrowfoodthatwillbeusedinfoodservice
• Documentation– Weightand/orvolumeofproducefromgarden
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MEETINGSTANDARDSANDINCREASINGQUALITY
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HeadStartProgramPerformanceStandards
PerformanceStandard FarmtoECEActivity
1302.11Determiningcommunitystrengths,needs,andresources
Localfoodsandnutritioneducationresourcescanbeincluded incommunityassessment
1302.31Teachingandthelearningenvironment
FarmtoECEeducationalinitiativespromoteinteractivelearning opportunitiesthroughfood,makingeverymealtimealearningtime
1302.32Curricula Peer reviewed,evidencebasedfarmtoECEcurriculaisavailableforimplementation
1302.34Parentandfamilyengagementineducationandchilddevelopmentservices
FarmtoECEinitiatives offerengagingandmeaningfulopportunitiesforparentvolunteerandengagementintheclassroom
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EarlyLearningOutcomesFramework
EarlyLearning OutcomeGoal FarmtoECEActivity
Nutrition:GoalP-PMP5.Childdevelopsknowledgeandskillsthathelppromotenutritiousfoodchoicesandeating habits
Gardening,tastetests,cooking,sensoryexplorationoffermultipleexposurestohealthy,localfoods,promotingincreasedwillingnesstotryandreportedlikinghealthyfoods.
Logic andReasoningStandards:GoalIT-C1.Childactivelyexplorespeopleandobjectstounderstandself,others,andobjects.
Childusesgardeningtoinvestigatequestionslike,“Whattoplantsneedtogrow?”Childmakespredictionsandobservationslike,“Ithinktheplantneedswatertogrow.”
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A Guide to Using The Creative Curriculum® for Preschoolto Support Farm-to-ECE ModelsMay 2017
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CreativeCurriculumObjectivesforDevelopmentandLearning
Areaofdevelopmentandlearning FarmtoECEActivity
Physical:Demonstratesfine-motorstrengthandcoordination
Childrensortseeds andusetheirfingerstodigandplantinthegarden.
Language: Usesappropriateconversationalandothercommunicationskills
Children andteacherstalkwithoneanothertoplanagarden,makingdecisionstogetherbyaskingquestionsandlisteningtotheideasofothers.
Mathematics:Comparesandmeasures. Childrenexploredifferentfruitsandvegetables bycomparingshapes,sizes,andtextures.
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STATEAGENCIESANDFARMTOECE
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IntegrateFarmtoECEintoExistingSystems
• Specialguestsatin-persontraining
• Topicspecifictrainings
• Promotionalactivities
• FarmtoECEwebsites
• Webinars
• Datacollection
PhotoCredit:RenewingtheCountryside
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DevelopStateSpecificResourcesandMaterials
• Trainingmodules
• Seasonalityandpurchasingguides
• HarvestoftheMonthprograms
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DevoteStaffTimeandManpower• AppointfarmtoECE“specialist”
• HouseorsupportfarmtoECEcoordinatorposition
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LeverageFundingOpportunities
• TeamNutrition
• 1305CDC(StateHealthDepartment)
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LeadandParticipateinStateWideNetworkBuilding
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FARMTOECERESOURCES
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FarmtoECELandingPage
www.farmtoschool.org/earlychildhood
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FactSheets
• GettingStartedwithFarmtoEarlyCareandEducation
• LocalPurchasingforFamilyChildCareHomes
• LocalProcurementforChildCareCenters
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ResourceDatabase
www.farmtoschool.org/resources
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Connecting with NFSN – Our Network
www.farmtoschool.org/our-network
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ConnectingwithNFSN
• Website:www.farmtoschool.org– OurNetwork:
• www.farmtoschool.org/our-network
– FarmtoECE:• www.farmtoschool.org/our-work/early-care-and-education
– ResourceDatabase:• www.farmtoschool.org/resources
• Stayconnected:– eNewsletter:www.farmtoschool.org/join– Facebook:NationalFarmtoSchoolNetwork– Twitter:@farmtoschool
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Lacy Stephens, MS, RDN Farm to Early Care and Education Associate
National Farm to School [email protected]
816-914-0597