Resources for schools and early learning services
Discover our range of free, downloadable resources for schools, early learning services and whānau. From lesson plans and hands-on cooking skills, to guides on nutrition and physical activity, everything is designed to support you in helping children to make healthy choices.
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There is such a wide range of plant-based milks available, from soy and almond to rice and oat. But which ones are the best choices?
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There are lots of different foods and drinks that contain sugar. Often these sugars are added during food processing, and these are the ones that should be limited.
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Oral health is especially important for children under 5. This resource is designed to make caring for little teeth fun!
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Kai time is a special opportunity for tamariki to create respectful relationships with Kaiako, and have their needs met and socialise.
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Whānau meals provide valuable moments for tamariki to learn important social skills which nurture a sense of belonging.
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The teachers’ supplement for Connecting with kai provides specific links to the New Zealand Curriculum and useful tips on how to talk about kai in a non-judgmental way, helping all ākonga engage in the lessons.
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Schools and community groups often rely on fundraising for revenue, yet many fundraising methods do not support healthy eating or promote health.
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Our guidelines will help you set up a student health team at your school. This resource is ideal for encouraging healthy eating and physical activity in your school community.
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