WHOLE GRAINS ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS · says, “We are going to play the Whole Grain Choo-Choo Train game. I am the head of the train and I am I am the head of the train and I am going

WHOLE GRAINS ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONSPreschool Edition 2013

Getting kids excited about being a Champion for Change by eating whole grains!

Who is this for? Kids and their parents

Why is this a good idea? Whole grains are healthy for growing kids

Whole Grain Choo-Choo Train Game and Movement Time Pass out one of the following black and white pictures to each child: Haley Whole Wheat Bread, Tito Soft Tortilla, Olivia Oatmeal, Pablo Popcorn, Billy Bran Flake, Bonny Brown Rice, Clara Cracker, and Max Macaroni. Have children color their picture and glue it to construction paper to make a hat. The teacher says, “We are going to play the Whole Grain Choo-Choo Train game. I am the head of the train and I am going to come around and ask you to get on board.” The teacher then goes around to each child and says,

“Come on board Ollie Oatmeal (or whichever grain they are wearing on their hat).” Then each child stands behind the teacher and holds onto the waist of the child in front of them to make a train. The teacher can ask the children to say “Choo-Choo Whole Grains” as they go around picking up “whole grains.” The teacher can put on music such as “Purple Train” to have playing in the background while playing the Whole Grain Choo-Choo Train game.

Template: Coloring Sheets of Haley Whole Wheat Bread, Tito Soft Tortilla, Olivia Oatmeal, Pablo Popcorn, Billy Bran Flake, Bonny Brown Rice, Clara Cracker, and Max Macaroni.

Supplies (not provided by AzNN): Construction paper and glue.

Puppet Show: Someone’s Grumpy! Choose 2 puppets that can have a conversation with your preschoolers about Whole Grains. Perform the show during circle time and have the characters talk about foods that are made with whole grains. After the puppet show, ask the children about their favorite whole grain foods.

For more fun games, visit EatWellBeWell.org.This material was federally funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the Arizona Nutrition Network. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find

out more, contact 1-800-352-8401. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. AzNN 5/13

Haley Whole Wheat Bread

Tito Soft Tortilla

Pablo PopcornOlivia

Oatmeal

Whole Grain Choo-Choo TrainCharacters

Para más juegos divertidos, visita ComeSanoViveMejor.org.El Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP en inglés) ofrece asistencia relacionada con la nutrición para gente con recursos limitados. Estos beneficios le pueden ayudar a comprar comida nutritiva para una mejor dieta. Para obtener más información, comuníquese al 1-800-352-8401. USDA

es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual para todos. Este material se desarrolló con fondos proporcionados por el Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP en inglés) del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA siglas en inglés). AzNN 5/13

Pan de Trigo

Integral Haley

Tita la Tortilla

Avena Olivia

El Tren Chu Chu de Grano Integral Personajes

Palomitas Paula

For more fun games, visit EatWellBeWell.org.This material was federally funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the Arizona Nutrition Network. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find

out more, contact 1-800-352-8401. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. AzNN 5/13

Billy Bran Flake

Clara Cracker

Bonny Brown Rice

Max Macaroni

Whole Grain Choo-Choo TrainCharacters



Hojuela de Salvado

Billy

Galleta Salada Clara

Arroz Integral Bonny

Macarrón Max

El Tren Chu Chu de Grano Integral Personajes



G N M S I A E O

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1. Contienen los nutrientes importantes que ayudan a mejorar la digestión y mantener tu corazón sano.

2. Ayuda a mantener la salud intestinal. Se encuentra en los granos integrales, frutas y verduras.

3. Un grano integral que se sirve caliente y regularmente se come en el desayuno. Algunas personas le agregan leche o fruta fresca a este grano integral.

4. Un nutriente que se encuentra en las comidas de grano integral. Ayuda a desarrollar los huesos.

5. Las vitaminas que se encuentran en comidas de grano integral. Ayudan a aumentar la energía.

6. Estos granos no contienen los ingredientes ricos en fibra y buenos para el corazón como los granos integrales.

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RESPUESTAS – 1. GRANOS INTEGRALES 2. FIBRA 3. AVENA 4. MAGNESIO 5. VITAMINAS B 6. GRANOS REFINADOSAbajo hay algunas palabras divertidas para que encuentres. Algunas palabras describen las actividades

para disfrutar con sus hijos o nietos y otras sobre alimentos de grano integral.

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