Alabama Extension SNAP-Ed creating healthy celebrations in Alabama schools

The ending of another school year is right around the corner. For Alabama teachers, this means planning for the famous end-of-the-year classroom parties starts now. Pizza, cupcakes and sugar-filled snacks tend to be the go-to food items for these parties. This year, instead of going the traditional route, why not take a little healthier approach? This is where the Alabama Cooperative Extension System can help.

Through the pilot program Creating Healthy Celebrations, Alabama Extension educators are working with teachers to find ways to reward students with healthier classroom-party options. Creating Healthy Celebrations is designed to give teachers a way to host classroom holidays, birthdays or special events while also introducing healthier foods and fun movement that help students stay healthy, focused and alert during the day.

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