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NHSA’s Promoting Good Health and Nutrition in a Preschool Classroom course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to promote safety and good health inside a classroom.

Learning and understanding how to promote good health and nutrition inside a classroom can be an overwhelming task, but The Academy at NHSA is here to help. Whether you’re looking to teach children about what their body needs, or helping them understand the importance of washing their hands, our Promoting Good Health and Nutrition in a preschool classroom is for you! In just one month, you will gain a 360-degree understanding of Head Start services. This course is the ideal onboarding for staff who are looking to keep children safe from germs inside the classroom.

At its core, Head Start is all about nurturing healthy attachments between children and their caregivers. Our course covers everything you need to know about Promoting Good Health and Nutrition in a Preschool Classroom. It will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to confidently support and advocate for the children and families you serve.

Course Information:

• Start Date: On-Demand
• Course Level: Beginner
• Target Audience: Instruction and Effective Practice, Support Services
• Course Requirements/Prerequisites: n/a
• Course Meeting Times: n/a
• Course Timeline/Duration: 30 days

Topics:

• Disinfecting and Sanitizing
• Implementing Appropriate Hygiene Practices to Minimize the Spread of Infectious Diseases
• Hand Washing Procedures
• Toilet Learning
• Sleeping and Napping
• Good Oral Health Habits
• Supporting Healthy Eating at Home
• Care for Children with Food Allergies
• Meal Time Experiences

Learning Objectives:

• Prepare nutritious meals for the children in your care.
• Instruct teeth-brushing in your classroom and center.
• Create a clean classroom environment. 

Head Start Alignment:

This course aligns with the following ELOF goals:

• Goal P-PMP 4. Child demonstrates personal hygiene and self-care skills.
• Goal P-PMP 5. Child develops knowledge and skills that help promote nutritious food choices and eating habits.
• Goal P-PMP 6. Child demonstrates knowledge of personal safety practices and routines.
• Goal P-SE 1. Child engages in and maintains positive relationships and interactions with adults. 
• Goal P-SE 2. Child engages in prosocial and cooperative behavior with adults. 
• Goal P-SE 3. Child engages in and maintains positive interactions and relationships with other children. 
• Goal P-SE 7. Child expresses care and concern toward others.
• Goal P-LC 1. Child attends to communication and language from others. 
• Goal P-LC 3. Child varies the amount of information provided to meet the demands of the situation.
• Goal P-LC 4. Child understands, follows, and uses appropriate social and conversational rules.

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Course Author:

Zuly Vazquez

Zuly Vazquez is the Senior Manager of Online Professional Development at the National Head Start Association (NHSA), where she leads leadership courses and both the 5-star review CDA program for Head Start and early childhood educators —a multiple-time Apex Award winner by Training Magazine—and the groundbreaking CDA Pathway to Purpose for High School students. As an innovative educator and professional development expert, she is transforming entry paths into early childhood education. Drawing from her experience as a classroom teacher, trainer, curriculum developer, to Head Start leadership, her expertise in bilingual instruction and curriculum design ensures all programs maintain rigorous, high-quality professional standards while offering flexible online delivery. Through her comprehensive approach to professional development, she strengthens the early childhood workforce pipeline by supporting current educators and creating pathways for high school students to discover their calling while building a more diverse, qualified, and passionate generation of educators committed to shaping the future of our youngest learners.