Training materials for the Food Flair™ Early Learning Practitioner’s Resource were developed in response to the need for more in-depth information on the rich content of Food Flair. The training materials include comprehensive PowerPoint presentations that focus on a specific aspect of the resource, which has been developed as an individual Module, shown below.
The Modules will be useful to Childcare Resource and Referral agencies, Childcare Licensing Agents, Health Authority staff and others who provide training to early learning practitioners, as well as to early learning practitioners themselves. Practitioners and trainers can select the Module(s) they would like to focus on in their presentation. In addition, they may decide to develop their own presentation by choosing specific slides from the Modules that would be of interest to their audience. Presentation information is most suitable for practitioners who are working with young children and families.
Each Module contains:
- An introduction and overview of the module
- A Presentation
- An overview of the Module presentation and speaking notes for the presenter
- Supplementary Materials for presenters to use during the presentation
Module 1: The Feeding Relationship
Exploring the unique way preschoolers approach food and eating. The main focus will be on the “how” of healthy eating, an approach commonly referred to as “The Feeding Relationship”, which provides the foundational principle upon which food is chosen and offered in child care settings.
OVERVIEW – Module 1: Introduction and workshop planning
PRESENTATION - Module 1: The Feeding Relationship presentation
TALK NOTES – Module 1: The Feeding Relationship talk notes
SUPPLEMENTARY PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Food FlairTM Early Learning Practitioners Resource (to order)
- Good Eater Facilitation Notes
- Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding
- Eating Scenarios answer sheet
- Eating Scenarios Carousel answer summaries
- Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
- Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide: Resource for communicators and educators
- Food Flair™ activity cards for parents
- HealthLinkBC file #69d – Helping Your Toddler 1 to 3 Year Old Toddler Eat Well
- Healthy Start for Life – FAQ #1 (Common toddler and preschool feeding issues)
Module 2: Communicating with Families
Exploring, in detail, some important aspects of communicating with families. This will include talking about how teaching, learning and planning with families can help you build a successful nutrition education program in your care setting. We will also talk about developing a food policy, which is now required for licensed facilities, and how to include families in the process.
OVERVIEW – Module 2: Introduction and workshop planning
PRESENTATION – Module 2: Communicating with Families presentation
TALK NOTES – Module 2: Communicating with Families talk notes
SUPPLEMENTARY PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Food FlairTM Early Learning Practitioners Resource (to order)
- Policy Practice! Small Group Questions
- Section 48 of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation
- Food Policy Scenarios answer sheet
- Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
- Food Flair™ activity cards for parents
- Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding
Module 3: Healthy Eating
The main focus is on the “what” of healthy eating. This includes food selection, guidelines on what to serve children in care settings, food safety and allergy awareness information.
OVERVIEW – Module 3: Introduction and workshop planning
PRESENTATION – Module 3: Healthy Eating presentation
TALK NOTES – Module 3: Healthy Eating talk notes
SUPPLEMENTARY PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Food FlairTM Early Learning Practitioners Resource (to order)
- Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding
- Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
- Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide: Resource for communicators and educators
- Food Flair™ activity cards for parents
- Canada Food Guide – Healthy Eating Nutrition Questions and Answers
- Healthy Eating Carousel Discussion Notes
- Menu Check
Module 4: Fun and Learning about Healthy Eating
Exploring some practical ways to have fun and extend learning about healthy eating. We’ll explore the Bundles of Fun in Food Flair, then practice building new bundles with your ideas. We’ll talk about how to select appropriate books, recipes, themes and activity ideas for maximum fun and learning for preschoolers.
OVERVIEW – Module 4: Introduction and workshop planning
PRESENTATION – Module 4: Fun and Learning about Healthy Eating presentation
TALK NOTES – Module 4: Fun and Learning about Healthy Eating talk notes
SUPPLEMENTARY PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Food FlairTM Early Learning Practitioners Resource (to order)
- Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding
- Food Flair™ activity cards for parents
- Rhymes for Bundles Activity
- Build Your Own Bundle