Common Threads: Small Bites Program (pre-K - 8)(Small Bites Out of School Curriculum)
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SNAP-Ed Connection
This curriculum is part of the USDA’s national SNAP-Ed Connection—a one-stop shop for organizations committed to improving nutritional health in their communities.
SNAP-Ed Connection : https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/library/intervention/common-threads-small-bites-program
Description
Common Threads teaches kids and families to cook for a healthier life by empowering them to make healthy choices in the kitchen and beyond, and to be change agents in their schools and communities. Curriculum is available for free and now contains an online education component. $25 for 3 handbooks.
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Common Bytes
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https://teach.commonthreads.org/page/curriculum
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8 lessons per grade level
1 hour
Implementation Details
Common Threads is proud to offer continued trainings and professional development for educators and community-based organizations. We are currently offering various versions of our Small Bites trainings to ensure you are prepared to teach the Small Bites program. All of our trainings are available to purchase. Upon successful completion of a Small Bites training you will be provided a promo code to access the Small Bites curriculum.
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https://teach.commonthreads.org/page/trainings
Curriculum Cost:
- $25/3 handbook set
- $100/Small Bites premium set
Training Cost:
- $25/training
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