Schools & OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

BE A HEALTHY ROLE MODEL:

• Eat healthy foods. 
• Limit use of handheld devices.
• Participate in physical activity.
• Drink water.

GET STARTED WITH 5-2-1-0:

Schools and after-school programs are invited to sign up as a 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Registered Site and join an important network of sectors working towards healthier environments where young Iowans live, learn and play. 

5-2-1-0 ACTION GUIDE:

The 5-2-1-0 Action Guide will walk your school through the steps to implement 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! 

MORE RESOURCES:

• Healthy Habit All-Stars: "Hannah Stays Healthy" (video + lesson plans + resources)
• 5-2-1-0 Toolkit for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
• How to make 5-A-Day Fruit & Veggie Bands
• Weekly 5-2-1-0 Goal Trackers for Students

SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY:

A local school wellness policy is a written document that guides a local education agency or school district's efforts to establish a school environment that promotes student health, well-being and ability to learn. 

• Iowa Department of Education School Wellness Webpage
• 5-2-1-0 Sample Goals for School Wellness Policies
• School Wellness Policy Webinar: Provides an overview of the School Wellness Policy assessment and public notification requirements, examples of how Iowa schools are meeting these requirements, and how registering your school as a 5-2-1-0 site can support your school wellness policy. 

FACT SHEETS & ACTIVITIES:

Theses resources are sorted by the 10 Strategies of Success and their corresponding Action Items (from the 5-2-1-0 School Registration and 5-2-1-0 Out-of-School Registration surveys):

Strategy 1: Limit unhealthy choices for snacks and celebrations, while providing healthy choices

• Our school/program has implemented a celebration policy for children and families.
  • Why this Matters: Limit Unhealthy Choices for Snacks and celebrations
  • Resources for Healthy & Active Parties (Action for Healthy Kids)
  • Healthy Party Sign-up Sheet
  • Tip Sheet: Healthy Birthdays, Celebrations and Family Events
  • Lessons, Snacks and Activities for Every Holiday Celebration

• Our school/program has implemented a healthy snack policy.
  • Why this Matters: Limit Unhealthy Choices for Snacks and celebrations
  • Tips to Eat 5 Fruits and Veggies Every Day
  • Kid-friendly Recipes to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables (English/Spanish)
  • Activity Sheet: Fill up on Fruits and Vegetables!
  • Healthy Snack Sheet (Cedar Rapids Community School District)
  • Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards (USDA)
  • Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards (Iowa Department of Education)

• Our school/program has implemented a staff celebration policy.
  • Why this Matters: Limit Unhealthy Choices for Snacks and celebrations
  • Healthy Party Sign-up Sheet

• Our school program offers taste-testing and food demonstrations of non-processed, healthy foods on a recurring basis. 
  • How to Conduct Taste Tests
  • Fruit and Vegetable Tasting Resources

• Our school/program offers healthy food or nonfood items for fundraisers.
  • Best Practices for Healthy Fundraisers
  • Non-food Alternatives for School Rewards and Fundraising

• Our school/program has a policy for only marketing/promoting healthy foods and beverages.
  • Guidance on Advertising and Marketing Food and Beverages in Schools
  • Food & Beverage Marketing Assessment
  • Food & Beverage Marketing in School Wellness Policies

• Our school has a policy for offering healthy foods and beverages at concession stands (if applicable).
  • 8 Steps to Making Healthy Improvements to Concession Stands

Strategy 2: Limit or eliminate sugary drinks - provide water

• Our school/program has a vending machine policy limiting sugary drinks available to children.
  • Why this Matters: Limit or Eliminate Sugary Drinks
  • Why Most People Don't Need Sports or Energy Drinks
  • Guide: How Much Sugar Do You Drink?
  • Smart Snacks in School: Beverage Options

• Our school/program has a vending machine policy limiting sugary drinks available to staff
  • Why Most People Don't Need Sports or Energy Drinks
  • Guide: How Much Sugar Do You Drink?

• Our program allows access to fresh drinking water at all times.
  • Fact Sheet: Water is Fuel for your Body
  • How to Make Water More Fun(English/Spanish)
  • Activity Sheet: Drink more water!
  • Guidance: Water Availability During National School Lunch Program Meal Service
  • Water Access in Schools: Resources & Learning Modules
  • Rethink Your Drink Educational Materials

Strategy 3: Prohibit the use of food as a reward

• Our school/program prohibits the use of food as a reward.
  • Tip Sheet: Healthy Non-Food Rewards
  • Resources: Healthy & Active Non-Food Rewards
  • Alternatives to Food as a Reward
  • Transitioning to Non-Food Rewards for Students with I/DD

Strategy 4: Provide opportunities to get physical activity every day

• Our school/program provides an opportunity for children to be physically active every day.
  • Tip Sheet: Move an Hour Every Day!
  • Tip Sheet: Make Physical Play Part of Every Day!
  • Tip Sheet: Take your Play Outside!
  • Tip Sheet: Adapt Physical Activity to be More Inclusive
  • Tips and Games to Get Moving!(English/Spanish)
  • Activity Sheet: Make time for play every day!

• Our school/program provides physical activity opportunities during times of inclement weather.
  • Go Noodle!
  • Stories in Motion: Indoor Physical Activity Breaks with Stories

• Our school/program prohibits using physical activity as a punishment or withholding physical activity as a punishment
  • Using Physical Activity as Punishment and/or Behavior Management
  • Alternatives to Denying Physical Activity as Punishment

• Our school/program promotes the use of physical activity as a reward.
  • Why use Physical Activity as a Reward?

•  SCHOOL: Our students are active for at least 50% of physical education time.
  • Explainer: Is It Physical Education or Physical Activity?
  • Top 10 Reasons for Quality Physical Education

Strategy 5: Limit recreational screen time

• Our school/program limits recreational screen time (i.e., PC, tablets, cell phones, etc.).
  • Why it matters: Limits on Recreational Screen Time
  • Tip Sheet: Setting Limits & Alternate Activities
  • Screen-Free Tips & Screen-Free Activities (English/Spanish)
  • Activity Sheet: Unplug to have More Fun!
  • Screen Time vs. Activity: Finding the Balance for Educators
  • Resources to Plan "Screen Free Week" at your School

Strategy 6: Participate in local, state and national initiatives that support healthy eating and active living

• Our school/program participates in local, state and/or national initiatives support healthy lifestyles.
  • A few examples:
  • Farm to Early Care and Education
  • Action for Healthy Kids
  • Alliance for a Healthier Generation
  • Fuel Up to Play 60
  • Healthy Life Stars
  • Hy-Vee KidsFit
  • Healthy Kids Healthy Future
  • Live Healthy Iowa Kids
  • National Walk/Bike To School Day
  • Pick A Better Snack
  • Safe Routes to School
  • SWITCH
  • Iowa After School Alliance
  • Girls on the Run
  • Healthiest State Annual Walk

Strategy 7: Engage community partners to help support healthy eating and active living

•  OUT-OF-SCHOOL: Our program engages community members to support health and wellness efforts (e.g. business, guest speakers, etc).
  • Why it Matters: Engaging Community Partners
  • How to Implement: Engaging Community Partners
  • Sample Language to Request Partnership from Local Businesses

•  SCHOOL: Our school encourages input from administration, staff, students, parents, and community members regarding our wellness policies and practices.
  • Why it Matters: Engaging Community Partners
  • How to Implement: Engaging Community Partners
  • Local School Wellness Policy Outreach Toolkit

Strategy 8: Partner with and education families adopting and maintaining a lifestyle that supports healthy eating and active living

• Our school/program has sent home the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Message to Families (i.e. electronically or print).
  • 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Message to Families

• Our school/program displays information on healthy eating and physical activity.
  • 5-2-1-0 Posters and Resources
  • Order free Team Nutrition resources

• Our school/program shares 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! related materials and resources with families/parents.
  • 5-2-1-0 Resources for Parents & Caregivers

• Our school/program incorporates healthy options at events, such as family nights.
  • Guide to Hosting a Family Fitness Night
  • Family Engagement Event Handbook
  • Guide to Hosting a Health & Wellness Fair

Strategy 9: Implement a staff wellness program that includes healthy eating and active living

•  SCHOOL: Our school includes staff wellness in the school wellness policy. 
  • Guide to Improving Staff Wellness

•  OUT-OF-SCHOOL: Our program has a staff wellness policy.
  • Guide to Improving Staff Wellness

•  Our school/program provides opportunities for staff education and resources related to wellness.
  • How to Hold a Healthy Staff Meeting
  • Nutrition Education & Activities for Staff
  • Tips to Involve School Staff in Promoting Physical Activity

•  Staff role model healthy behaviors
  • Staff as Healthy Role Models
  • Weekly Ways School Staff can be Healthy Role Models

Strategy 10: Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Programs to offer healthy food and beverage options

•  OUT-OF-SCHOOL: Our program participates in or follows the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern guidelines.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) resources

•  SCHOOL: The staff at your school collaborates with the school nutrition program to host educational food opportunities for students
  • Resources to Promote School Nutrition Program

•  SCHOOL: Our school coordinates food events/celebrations with school nutrition staff.
  • Celebrate National Nutrition Month at your School
  • National School Lunch Week
  • School Breakfast Week
  • School Lunch Hero Day