FFI Bits – August 10
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Walk the Talk
I’m sure you have heard the old sayings ‘You should walk your own talk’ – or ‘Be a good role model’.
Well, as the Early Childhood Coordinator for FFI and after a long week of work …. I still try my best to faithfully do what I promote and believe in. Continue reading
Seeking AmeriCorps member for Waukon
The Allamakee Community School District in partnership with the NE Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative is accepting applications for a full-time AmeriCorps service member for the 2018-2019 school year. Continue reading
Farm to ECE Learning Group July Treat
The Farm to Early Childhood Care and Education (F2ECE) Learning Group had a wonderful experiential evening July 18 in rural Solon. Brydie Criswell invited the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area F2ECE group to her Nature-Based Education Center for a tour and to experience the good outdoors. Continue reading
FFI Bits – July 13
SWEET CORN ready in Iowa!
“Summer is SWEET CORN season in Iowa, and also our locally grown Food of the Month for July! Preschoolers learned how sweet corn grows and the many ways it is used in our foods. Continue reading
Oelwein Cooking Club has busy year
The after-school cooking club at Wings Park Elementary in Oelwein had a very busy year learning recipes and making healthy snacks and meals. Continue reading
Cutting back on added sugar? What does ‘added sugar’ really mean?
I recently read this article and thought as the Early Childhood Coordinator, parent and grandparent myself, I would share it with you. As parents, grandparents, teachers and providers of young children this is great information to rethink what we are feeding our precious kids and what you are eating as a role models. Continue reading
FFI Bits – June 29
(Above) Oelwein summer campers had a Salad Fest this week featuring lettuce from the school garden and lots of other colorful veggie toppings. Continue reading
Encouragement to Try New Foods
Trying new or unfamiliar foods can be scary for kids. Through “Pick A Better Snack” lessons (PABS) youth are introduced to new (and sometimes familiar) fruits and vegetables in a safe environment. Continue reading
