Tools for Schools

Use of global positioning units and geocaching - how to use, educational standards for teaching with GPS, and how to obtain, provided by Game Fish & Parks.

Child Nutrition Resources
South Dakota’s Department of Education, Child and Adult Nutrition Services, offers brochures on topics of interest to schools:

• The Benefits of Recess before Lunch
• Healthy Vending Machine Snacks and Beverages
• The Use of Nonfood Rewards in School
• Healthy Fundraising Ideas for Your School

Changing the Scene: Improving the School Nutrition Environment is a tool kit that addresses the entire school nutrition environment.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/changing.html

National Physical Education Standards provide schools with standards for physical education programs.
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/

Handwashing - Download this 8 1/2 X 11 poster with instructions for proper hand washing to prevent disease transmission. Perfect for posting in schools bathrooms.

CDC School Health Index is a self-assessment and planning guide that will enable schools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their physical activity and nutrition policies and programs, develop and action plan for improving student health, and involve teachers, parents, students, and the community in improving school services.
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/shi/

CDC Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People
ftp://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Publications/mmwr/rr/rr4606.pdf

CDC has developed KidsWalk-to-School, a guide that encourages individuals and organizations to work together to identify and create safe walking routes to school.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/index.htm

USDA Team Nutrition is part of the National School Lunch Program and is designed to help make implementation of healthy breakfasts and lunches in schools easier and more successful.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Default.htm