Family-Centered Curricula

CalFresh Healthy Living, UC-approved family-centered & intergenerational curricula are listed below.

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Family-Centered & Intergenerational

The list below features CalFresh Healthy Living, UC-approved family-centered & intergenerational curricula arranged alphabetically.

  • Eat and Play Together! (Grades 1-3 and Caregiver)
  • Eat and Play Together! is a nutrition and physical activity curriculum for 6-8 year old children and their caregivers. Families learn how healthy snacks and fun physical activity contribute to health. The curriculum is designed for child-adult pairs to learn about nutrition and fitness while having fun together. Curriculum can be used after school and with 4-H programs. 

    Language(s): English, Spanish
    Delivery Method: Series
    Number of Lessons: 4
    Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 45-60 minutes each
    Virtual Delivery Materials located in Google Drive.

  • Healthalicious (Grades 4-6 and Caregiver)
  • Healthalicious promotes a healthy lifestyle in students by encouraging intake of nutrient rich foods and physical activity. This curriculum is designed to give students a fun introduction to preparing and eating healthy meals. This family-centered curriculum can be used after school for grades 4-6, with programs such as 4-H.

    Language(s): English
    Delivery Method: Series
    Number of Lessons: 6 (1 lesson can be delivered over 2 sessions)
    Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 1.5-2.5 hours based on lesson format

    CalFresh Healthy Living, UC programs can receive a discount when ordering this curriculum from the UC ANR Catalog. Click here for more information.

  • TWIGS: Teams with Intergenerational Support (Grades K-8)
  • TWIGS includes lessons that connect gardening with nutrition for children in K-8th grade. The focus is to positively influence participants’ food choices through the development and harvesting of a vegetable garden. Curriculum can be used during school, after school and with 4-H programs.

    Language(s): English, Spanish
    Delivery Method: Single session or series
    Number of Lessons: 30
    Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 60-90 minutes
    Virtual Delivery Materials located in Google Drive.

Ordering Through the UC ANR Publications Catalog

UC ANR Publications Catalog
  • Using this form, programs can receive a discount when ordering the following curricula from the UC ANR Catalog: EatFit, Up4It!, Healthy Happy Families and Healthalicious
  • First order?  Call 1-800-994-8849 or 530-400-0725 to setup your account.
  • Payment can be made using credit or recharge account number.  If using credit card be sure to write "credit card" in the Recharge Field.
  • Email completed form to Masie Comtois at [email protected].
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