Tulare County Office of Education - Network for a Healthy California

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Healthy School Ideas

	Constructive Classroom Rewards [pdf] - Promoting good habits while protecting children's health
	Container Gardening [pdf] - an easy way to grow your own vegetables in limited space
	Physical Activity and Academic Performance - Details of a University of Illinois study linking physical activity with academic performance
	Fun and Games The McWright Kind of Life - A fun physical activity for participants old enough to know right from left. Shake It Up! Lyrics - Lyrics and activities for each song on the *Shake It Up!* CD.
	Fun and Healthy School Activities Nutrition Decathlon - Ideas and tools for organizing a decathlon at YOUR school. Walk to School Events California Walk to School Day is October 6, 2010. California Walk to School Week is October 4-8, 2010.
	Healthy School Party Ideas Valentines Day St. Patrick's Day
	MyPlate - The USDA's website of all things related to the new MyPlate. Food groupings, weight management and calories, physical activity, daily food plans, printable materials, healthy eating tips and more.
	Healthy School Fund Raising Ideas Dispelling school food funding myths [pdf] will make you think twice about the value of vending machines. Raising Money Without Compromising Health [pdf] - a note from Nani Rowland, TCOE's Network for a Healthy California Project Coordinator Healthy Fund Raising [pdf] - Alternatives to selling candy Healthy Fund Raising Ideas and more - News, tips and ideas from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
	Grants and Funding Opportunities Youth Garden Grants Program - Start a school garden with help from the National Gardening Association and Home Depot
	School Wellness Policy Tool Kit - Policy information and tools, sample policies, and other resources
	Policy Brief: Fulfilling the Promise of Free Water in K-12 Schools - More information is available at www.waterinschools.org.

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Tulare County Office of Education
School Health Program
Network for a Healthy California
7000 Doe Avenue, Building 700
Visalia, CA 93291

Nani Rowland, Project Coordinator
(559) 651-0130 Ext. 3720
fax: (559) 651-1995

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