Early Childhood Workshops
Creating Contexts for Healthy Eating and Activity Among Young Children: Child Care Focus
Jane Lanigan, Washington State University Vancouver; Drew Betz, Washington State University Extension
This workshop shares research-based obesity prevention strategies that target child care, an important early learning context for many children today. Participants will learn about programs, curriculum and strategies that promote healthy eating and activity in a variety of child-care settings. Preliminary results from ENHANCE (Encouraging Healthy Activity and Nutrition in Childcare Environments) will be shared.
Teaching and Evaluating Tiny Tots' (Pre-K - Grade 1) Personal Finance Attitudes
Megan O'Neil-Haight and Amy Rhodes, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
From the first trade - one toy for another - children are in an economic world. A tale of successful personal money management lesson delivery in Head Start Centers, child care centers and primary schools will inspire those involved with little learners. An early childhood pictorial evaluation instrument is unveiled and results of piloting with over 1,000 students will be shared.
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Family Guide 
Activity Worksheet
Evaluation Worksheet
Play! Outside: Teaching Parents and Teachers What to do with Children Outdoors
Karen DeBord, North Carolina State University
Research indicates that children who spend time outdoors are healthier, play more creatively, have less stress and develop stronger immune systems. This session will share research about the value of outdoor play and ideas to teach child care providers and parents how to engage children in outdoor play in child care programs and at home.
