1 Health Foundations and Framework Volume 2 © 2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Networks (CPIN) 4/30/2012

©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/ Outcomes Understand the structure and features of the Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2, Health Domain. Discover how to use the Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF), and the Preschool Curriculum Framework (PCF), to enrich learning and development opportunities in health for all of Californias preschool children.

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4 1.First - quick write 3 of your favorite health practices. 2.Second - walk around with your sticky note until you find a sign with a matching health practice. 3.Third - using the questions on your sign, converse with your group. These are a few of my favorite things! 1. 1.Drinking water 2. 2.Going to sleep 3. 3.Using hand sanitizer © 2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Networks (CPIN) 4/30/2012

5 Preschool education about health can begin a lifelong process of learning about oneself, relationships to others, and the world. PCF, Vol. 2, p. 226 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

6 Foundations With appropriate support After 1 st or 2 nd year of preschool At 48 and 60 months ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012 High-quality program

7 PCF Strategies Developmentally appropriate Reflective and intentional Individually and culturally meaningful Inclusive ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

8 8 PCF Planning learning opportunities Teachable moments Routines, environments, and materials Health guiding principles ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

9 Health Time Machine First: –Read ideas for preschool environment from the PCF (pp ). Second: –Step into your time machine. –Travel forward 6 months. –Look at your amazing successful program! –What do you see, hear, and feel that is making the health environment a success?

10 Guiding Principle Health is individualized. ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

11 Guiding Principle Preschool children and their families possess diverse backgrounds and cultural practices. Guiding Principle ©2011 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 11/17/2011 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

12 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012 Guiding Principle Children learn through their experiences, including play, routines and scripts, modeling, and developing and sustaining relationships at preschool.

13 Health Strands and Substrands Nutrition Health Habits ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012 Safety

©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/ Health Strands and Substrands Health HabitsSafetyNutrition Basic HygieneInjury PreventionNutrition Knowledge Oral Health Nutrition Choices Knowledge of Wellness Self-regulation of Eating Sun Safety

15 Health Habits Turn to page 80 in the PLF. ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

16 Health Habits Language scripts in both English and in the childs home language…help health behaviors become internalized for preschool children. PCF, Vol. 2, p. 234 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

17 How health habits come alive during the program day ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

18 Integrating Health Habits Activity Explore the contents of your Health Box. Look for Interactions and Strategies in the PCF. Using your handout, brainstorm for ways to embed Health Habit learning opportunities into the classroom day.

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20 Safety The earlier children learn about safety, the more naturally they will develop the attitudes and respect that lead to lifelong patterns of safe behavior. Marotz, Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child (Seventh edition), Florence, KY: CENGAGE Delmar Learning, 2009 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

21 Safety Turn to page 257 in the PCF. ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

22 Environment is the first component of safety; this allows children to explore, play, and learn without unnecessary restriction. PCF, Vol. 2, p. 229 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

23 Safety It is up to responsible adults to protect children in their care. All About the ECERS-R p. 135 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)/4/30/2012

24 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012 How do you effectively supervise children while being actively engaged in their play? PCF, Vol. 2, p. 261

©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/ Health Strands and Substrands Health HabitsSafetyNutrition Basic HygieneInjury PreventionNutrition Knowledge Oral Health Nutrition Choices Knowledge of Wellness Self-regulation of Eating Sun Safety

26 ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012 Is this child being fed or nourished?

27 Integrating nutrition education and healthy eating habits in the home and early childhood environment can help prevent health risks such as childhood obesity. PCF, Vol. 2, p. 262 Nutrition ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

28 Song and Dance Insert singing/dancing video clip here ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

29 Nutrition True or False? Fear of new foods is common in children. ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

30 PCF Research Highlight Read the Research Highlight on page 270. With your table group, discuss question #3 on page 275. ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012

31 My Food Plate Toss

©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/ What might Health look like in the preschool classroom? Insert smoothie video here

33 Thank You for Coming! ©2012 California Department of Education (CDE) California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) 4/30/2012