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 Food, Fun, & Fitness
Need ideas to keep kids entertained, up and moving or busy on a rainy day? Try
our fun food and fitness activities that are sure to keep kids off the couch,
away from the television and eating those fruits and veggies!
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Kids love playing with their food, as you probably know all too well! Keep these
recipes and ideas handy for when you need a fun activity to do with your kids –
they can have fun with their food in a creative context, instead of using their
fork to catapult peas at their siblings during dinner!
 Download
Fun Foods recipe list
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When in need of a fun activity to fill your child’s time, check
out these fun ideas.
Quick Tip #1: Store a box, bin or plastic container full of these craft
supplies. When in need of a fun activity to fill your child’s time just pull
the supplies out and clear a space!
Quick Tip #2: Give your child a list of materials she will need. Take her
shopping and let her choose what type of paper, stamps, stickers, etc. she
would like to use.
Craft Ideas:
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Kitchen Crafts list
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Take your child on a trip to one of the Mecklenburg County
libraries! Check out any one of these books featuring
food or
movement.
Download
Food Books list
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Movement Books & Music list
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Teach kids about healthy eating without
them knowing it!
Download
Nutrition Games list
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Games and activities to keep the whole family moving!
Download
Fun Fitness list
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