Involving Parents
The eating patterns of children are difficult to change without the involvement
of parents. Involving parents in the activities of a day care or classroom
can be difficult. However, it is essential to have lasting effects towards
improving the health of our children. The following are some suggestions
to involve parents in nutrition activities.
- Send home a copy of the food guide when it is being discussed or introduced
in your program.
- Develop a “Nutrition News” letter and include healthy
recipes from the program and parents.
- Get children involved in the development of a story about the four
food groups to be sent home. Have students use one page for each food
group, describing their favorites foods, and foods that they have not
tried but would like to try. You could use magazines or have children
draw their own pictures.
- Prepare a list of healthy snacks with input from the children. Compile
a list of the children’s favorite snacks from the four foods groups.
- Have parents participate in sharing traditional recipes and visiting
the program to help prepare their families’ favorites for all
the children.
Vegetable Burritos!
Warm up with a little Mexican favorite!!
Try this recipe filled with vegetables. Get the children in your program
involved in the preparation. Makes 4 full size burritos.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
- 2 green onions
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup low fat ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup iceburg lettuce torn in bite size pieces
To Prepare:
In a mixing bowl, combine carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, cheese,
dressing and chili powder.
Lay tortillas flat and spoon about 1/2 cup of the mixture and 1/4 cup
of lettuce down the centre. Wrap each tortilla around the vegetable mixture.
Enjoy!
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