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Book & Bake to Build Math, Science and Literacy Foundations ($)

Embark on a culinary adventure that combines the magic of books with the art of baking. Choose a book featuring veggies, fruits, milk, eggs, or grains and infuse it with whole grain-rich flours and a dash of leavening. The result? A medley of delicious treats that young children will adore. Show children how to experience the joy of creating some of their favorite dishes, and develop foundational skills in math (sequence, volume, time, temperatures), literacy (letter, sound and word associations, following directions), science, wellness, and cultural understanding. Explore best practices for baking with young children, insights on timing and tools for success, and get access to valuable resources.

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Explore New Foods with a Taste Testing Adventure ($)

The CACFP fosters a positive eating environment that encourages healthy eating habits. Children will develop their own unique palates based on the foods they are exposed to while in your care, which may affect their food choices later on as adults. Learn how you can introduce new or challenging foods through various taste testing strategies, promote conversations around meals, and discover other food tasting adventure tips!

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Quizapalooza: Are You a Meal Pattern Super Star? ($)

Think you know the meal pattern like the back of your hand? From food components to required serving sizes to substitutions and variations of the meal pattern by age groups, there is so much more to know beyond the basics. Test your knowledge, or learn something new, as we review a wide range of meal pattern topics through polls and interactive learning!

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Promoting Responsive Feeding Practices in Early Childhood Settings ($)

Responsive feeding is an attentive way of feeding young children that includes watching for their hunger and satiety cues. This session will define the characteristics of responsive feeding as well as the impact and benefits on children’s physical and social emotional well-being. Participants will be provided with strategies and resources to help them engage in responsive feeding with children.

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Crediting Recipes in the CACFP for Centers ($)

Have you already attended the webinar on How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP? In this session, we’ll go a step further and apply what we know about crediting recipes for centers. Learn how to evaluate and scaleup recipes while ensuring they are CACFP creditable. Become confident in developing your own #CACFPCreditable recipes to make and serve to those in your care.

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Connecting Nutrition with Food, Fitness & Crafts ($)

Nutrition education goes beyond serving healthy meals and snacks. Incorporating nutrition education in multiple facets through recipes, active games, and fun crafts can help reinforce the importance of keeping our body healthy. Learn how you can tie in the foods we eat with easy, nutrition-related activities throughout the year.

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Food Plating with a Purpose ($)

Having challenges with children eating certain foods? The way we present nutritious foods to children is a powerful tool that encourages them to eat healthier meals and snacks. Why not make it a little fun? By introducing fun shapes and designs to a single plate or family style dish, children may be persuaded to try these new or challenging foods. Learn how you can easily construct enticing plates and receive recipe ideas to inspire new creations!

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Advocating for the CACFP: How to Host Elected Officials

Showcasing your program is one of the most impactful ways to advocate for the CACFP. Invite your elected official to join you at your site to interact with and serve meals/snacks to the children or adults in your care. Learn how to host your elected official at your site, from the initial invite to the follow up after a successful site visit.

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