Volume XXXV Newsletter : September 2017

FALL FUN & HARVESTVolume XXXV, September 2017

LITTLE MOVERS

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PROVIDER’S TIPGUIDELINES TO GREATNESS

OUR DAILY NEWS

5 WEEKLY CACFP MENU MEATLESS MONDAYS

6 GOLD MEDAL KIDS

GOIN' DOWN IN TOWNFROM THE FIELD

For A Healthy Mind, Body & Heart

Candayce Howard, Program Specialist (West TN)

Ingredients Needed:

Description of ActivityIt’s that simple. Don’t take the seeds out. Just add dirt and a little water, and wait. Place the tray or small container under the pumpkin to catch any water.

We cut open a small pumpkin and added soil and water to see if the seeds would grow.

LITTLE MOVERSPhysical Activities & Crafts

PUMPKIN POTS

medium size pumpkinwaterknive

potting soilplastic tray/container

Material Needed:

Description of ActivityStart by making a web with tape on your floor. Make an obvious start and finish. Add some spiders around the web and the prize ( glowstick) in the center. The object is to stay on the web and pick up all the spiders then the prize ( glow stick) without falling off.

For added challenge, require tippy toes, time children with stop watch or add more obstacles.

WALK THE WEB

masking tapeplastic spiders

glow stick “prize”

Material Needed:

PRETZEL BROOMSTICKS

Description of ActivityBefore you blow the balloons up, slide the prizes inside each balloon. Be sure the prize is small enough to fit through the neck of the balloon. Be sure to choose prizes that will survive the stomping :) The prize inside is not only incentive to get them to stomp, but it also holds the balloon in place so it doesn’t move around. Gather leaves from your yard and trace them on the green paper. Cut out paper leaves and tape them to the balloons to make them look more like a real pumpkin. Then let your little monsters stomp their hearts out and claim their prizes!

To make the broom, slice the mozzarella stick across in thirds. Use a knife or scissors to cut a fringe pattern on the lower half of the cheese. Insert a pretzel stick into the cheese, making the broomstick, and tie a chive around the top.

Please Note: Use whole grain pretzel sticks and reduced fat mozzarella for added nutrition. Serve with water to create a CACFP credible snack.

orange balloonsgreen paper

Ingredients Needed:string cheesepretzel sticks

fresh chives

prizes for inside of balloons

dried leaves

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This physical activity is great for pre-schoolers with lots of energy to burn! It is inexpensive, super easy to put together, and lots of fun!

PUMPKIN PATCH STOMP

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Early experiences can profoundly affect the development of a child,

and the child care provider is an important part of this progression.

To access our curriculum,

you must have an account

set-up on our provider portal.

The free curriculum can be found on our provider website:

For this reason, it can be helpful to utilize a curriculum

within the child care setting in order to address all the

aspects of a child’s development, including cognition,

language, culture, approaches to learning, and social,

emotional, and physical needs.

Our Daily Bread has created a variety of free curriculum

based on popular child care themes that focus on the

successful development of children while incorporating

nutrition and physical activities. Additionally, each

curriculum follows the TN-ELDS guidelines and can be

incorporated to a provider’s portfolio. Themes include

Winter Wellness, My Family, Space, and the Food

Rainbow. With new recipes, snack ideas, silly games and

activities, songs, and books, our curriculum is the

perfect addition to your amazing child care setting!

FROM THE FIELDShannon Donahue, Program Specialist

JUMP ON THE CURRICULUM TRAIN!

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GOING DOWN, IN TOWNLocal Events & Activities

Candayce Howard, Program SpecialistBetty Reed, Field Representative

Shira Lee, Office Coordinator

EAST TNGold Medal Kids

Victor Ashe Park

October 14, 2017

10:00am-1:00pm

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CultureFest

Chattanooga Market

October 1, 2017

11:00am - 4:00pm

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Open Streets:KnoxvilleDowntown Knoxville

October 29, 2017

2:00pm - 6:00pm

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This fall, Our Daily Bread of Tennessee will host Knoxville’s inaugural Gold Medal Kids 1 mile race. Gold Medal Kids is much more than a 1 mile run. The event will host dozens of fun & educational vendor booths specifically for children. There will also be an award ceremony for the top finishers in each age group. Post-run snacks and hydration will be available at no charge.

WEST TN28th Annual Goat Festival

4351 Babe Howard Blvd.

Sept. 8 - 9, 2017

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Goat Days kicks off with the World's Greatest Goat Parade at 5:30 PM on Friday and the family fun continues non-stop

until the end at 10:00 PM on Saturday. Tractor pulls, antique tractor show, equestrian events, car show and swap meet, KCBS Championship BBQ Contest, Arts & Crafts, games and rides, fishing rodeo, horseshoe and corn hole tournaments, battle of the bands, incredible food, live music and goats, goats and MORE GOATS!

MIDDLE TN24th Annual Music & Molasses FestivalTN Agricultural Museum

Sept. 23-24, 2017

9:00am - 5:00pm

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The annual country celebration of the harvest season attracts several thousand people to the museum each year! We are looking forward to our 24th Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival.Old-time demonstrations, including sorghum molasses making, bluegrass music, Farmer for a Day area for young children, a grist mill, crafts, pony rides, animal encounters and more. $7 entry at door.

Enjoy a FREE multicultural fashion show, dance contest and an exhibition of culturally-themed art. Local, ethnic organizations will be on hand displaying cultural artwork, offering food samples & cooking demos along with other global customs. There'll be plenty of activities for the entire family. Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of our cultural diversity right here in Chattanooga. Held at First Tennessee Pavilion.

Open Streets Knoxville offers the opportunity to engage in physical activity in Knoxville’s communities and neighborhoods. Events include bike rides, street dancing, and more in a fun, safe setting. The event provides them with a chance to walk, ride bicycles, hula hoop, Zumba in the streets — all in a setting that is fun and safe.

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Newsletter Editor:

Candayce HowardShannon DonahueVernita ColemanSherry McNealKasie BroherdBetty Reed

Newsletter Contributors:

Our Mission:Our mission is to educate, empower and inspire children, caregivers and communities to make healthy food choices by providing nutrition education and resources.

Our Daily Bread of Tn. Inc., does not permit discrimination because of race, age, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.

Family Resource Centers

Provider ResourceVernita Coleman, Area Manager (Middle TN)

REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE

TAKING ROOT TENNESSEEGARDEN PHOTOS!

OUR DAILY NEWS

Requirement: CACFP guidelines require that at least one serving of “whole grain” be served per day to each non-infant. Whole grains or the foods made from them contain all the essential parts; the bran, germ, endosperm, and naturally occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed.

Helpful Hint: Whole grain should be listed as the first ingredient or primary ingredient in a recipe.

Reference: CACFP Guide to Crediting Handbook, Page 9 https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/CACFP_creditinghandbook.pdf

Sherry Warren, Field RepresentativeGuidelines to Greatness!

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Claims Due: Sept. 5 | Paid: Sept. 18

Claims Due: Oct. 5 | Paid: Oct. 18

Claims Due: Nov. 3 | Paid: Nov. 20

Claims Due: Dec. 5 | Paid: Dec. 18 Don't wanna miss another claim date? Ask your field representative or claim processor for a fridge magnet claim reminder calendar

Late claims must be submitted by the 19th of the following month.

This year’s harvest has been another success! Here are a few photos that were shared with us from our participating Taking Root TN garden sites.

In order to succeed in school, children need a safe and supportive environment. But even the most caring families can use some help now and then. Tennessee’s Family Resource Centers are committed to assisting these children, while supporting and strengthening families through a variety of informational and educational programs. Depending on your location, FRC youth services may include: school readiness, evaluation services, counseling, tutoring and more. Could your family use a little support? To learn more about the services offered at your nearest FRC, contact: Pat.Conner@tn.gov

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MONDAY

CHEESY BAKED GRITS SAUSAGE BISCUIT WHEATIESFRENCH TOAST

BREAKFAST

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Fluid MilkClementine/Oranges

Grits

LUNCH

Fluid MilkApplesauceWheat Toast

RED BEANS & RICE CHICKEN LO MEIN CHILI MAC

SNACK

SUMMER MENU PLANNINGWeekly Menu & Recipes for CACFP meal planning.

Kasie BroherdField Representative

LOADED NACHOSHERO SUBS

CRACKERS & COLD CUTS TANGERINE PUMPKINS QUESADILLASJUICE & CRACKERSGARDEN CUPS

Fluid MilkHam/Turkey/Salami

Lettuce/TomatoPeaches

Wheat Hoagie

Fluid MilkSausage/Red Beans

Corn on the CobGreen Grapes

Brown Rice

Fluid MilkRefried Beans/CheeseLettuce/Tomato/Guac

Sliced MangoCorn Chips

Fluid MilkChickenBroccoli

PearsLo Mein Noodles

Fluid MilkChili Beans/Cheese

Tossed SaladRed Apples

Macaroni Noodles

WaterPeanut Butter

Celery/Carrots/Cucumber

WaterSliced Turkey Ritz Crackers

Apple JuiceCheez-Its

Water Celery

Tangerines

Water Mixed Cheese

Tortilla

MUFFINS

Fluid MilkGrapesMuffins

Fluid MilkPears

Biscuit/Sausage

Fluid MilkBananasWheaties

Whole-Grain

Breakfast Grain Substitute (Protein)

Vegetarian

Found in ‘Early Learning Link’

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100% Fruit Juice

Low-Sodium

With evolving tastes and diverse student populations, as well as the proliferation of food allergies and focus on decreasing risks for chronic disease and obesity, we’re hearing more and more about the benefits of bringing fruits, vegetables, and plant-based proteins to the center of the plate in food and consumer research. Increas-ingly, schools and child care programs are recognizing the importance of introducing more plant-based meals will have a beneficial impact on their

health for a lifetime. This is why orga-nizations like the American Heart Association, American Institute of Cancer Research and The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics support meatless meal options as a compo-nent of a well-balanced diet.

Kick starting Meatless Monday or a similar initiative at your program can help meet the demand for healthier meals. It’s also educational: Meatless

Monday provides students with the opportunity to learn about new nutri-tious foods and exposes them to beans, legumes and other protein sources they may be unfamiliar with.

WHERETO BEGIN?

Check out The Humane Society of the United States’ Forward Food program, which is partnering with schools and child care programs nationwide. Forward Food is made up of a group of dietitians, chefs and food policy specialists partnering with institutions like child care programs, school districts, universities and hospitals to redesign their menus to focus more on plant-based foods. The Forward Food program is designed to offer free resources and hands-on support for programs looking to make simple, healthy changes.

We offer flavorful, standardized recipes that are appealing to children and meet the CACFP guidelines, along with a variety of marketing and promotional materials to highlight the options and excite the children. To support your program’s nutrition education efforts, we offer super hero trading cards like “Charlie Chickpea” and “Patty Pinto Bean” to help educate students on the importance of plant-based foods. Additionally, we provide free hands-on plant-based culinary training for child care programs to help food-service and education professionals learn about all of the varieties of plant-based fare and how to prepare and market them. This training may serve as professional development, while offering a fun and engaging time together.

To learn more about Forward Food, check out forwardfood.org for recipes, marketing materials, toolkits, media coverage, success stories and other helpful information.

Karla Dumas, RDN is a Senior Manager of Food and Nutrition for Forward

Food, a program of the Humane Society of the United States and may be

reached at kdumas@humanesociety.org or 240-620-4969.

Rebecca Portman is the Georgia-based food policy coordinator for Forward

Food, a program of the Humane Society of the United States and may be

reached at rportman@hsus.org or 404-357-3688.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017

8:30AM - 1:00PMVictor Ashe Park

4901 Bradshaw Rd.Knoxville, TN 37912

RUNNING FOR FUN: EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY, (ADULTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CHILD)

COMPETITIVE RUNNERS: CHILDREN 5 - 11 YEARS

WHO CAN RUN?

KINDERGARTEN 1ST GRADE 2ND GRADE

GOLD, BRONZE & SILVER MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED IN THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:

3RD GRADE 4TH GRADE 5TH GRADE

Cost:

Register Online:FREE!goldmedalkids.odbtn.org