Healthy for Life! Kohl s All Kids Healthy. Kohl s All Kids Healthy because ALL children deserve to be healthy! blankchildrens.

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1 Kohl s All Kids Healthy The Kohl s All Kids Healthy program works with before and after school programs, preschools, elementary schools and other organizations to provide education about childhood obesity prevention focusing on healthy eating and physical activity. A key component of the Kohl s All Kids Healthy program is CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health). CATCH is an evidence-based, national program that teaches kids about making smart food choices and provides them with minutes of fun, physical activity every day. CATCH has been implemented in after school programs and preschools in the Des Moines metro area. Educational presentations for students, parents and school staff are available upon request. The Center for Advocacy and Outreach at Blank Children s Hospital is a statewide resource for education and information regarding children s issues. We use the expertise of our health care staff to enhance the development of safe and healthy children in our community. We also advocate to our legislators on behalf of children and families to ensure the laws that are passed work to improve the health and safety of children and youth. Kohl s commitment to Blank Children s Hospital is made possible through the Kohl s Cares cause merchandise program. Through this initiative, Kohl s sells $ books and plush toys, where 00 percent of the net profit benefits children s initiatives nationwide and we are proud to share we have raised nearly $0 million through the merchandise program! Healthy for Life! This year the Kohl s All Kids Healthy program reached out to the various schools we work with to ask students to draw artwork for the calendar. Students were asked to design their artwork around the theme Healthy for Life! As you will see, the children included many ideas of health in their drawings. Whether it is the food you eat, physical activity, sleep, or brushing your teeth daily, these kids know what it takes to maintain a healthy body for a lifetime! In keeping with the tradition of our calendar, each month will have additional information about the monthly topic and recipes posted to our website at We would like to thank the students in the PACES program at Perry Elementary in Perry, IA and the Metro Kids program at Studebaker Elementary in Des Moines, IA for their submissions of artwork! Rosa, Adamaris, Fatima, Kohl s All Kids Healthy because ALL children deserve to be healthy!

2 January Pyper, New Year s Day Healthy fruits, vegetables, and dairy keep your body fueled and ready to go! Remember to eat a total of five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Servings sizes of fruits, veggies, and cheese Winter fruits and veggies 3 DECEMBER FEBRUARY

3 February Francisco, Groundhog Day Being healthy means getting enough sleep, being physically active, and drinking plenty of water. Sleep and water are important to keep you alert and focused throughout the day. Lincoln s Birthday 2 3 Valentine s Day Tu B Shevat Benefits of sleep Ideas to help you drink more water Presidents Day JANUARY MARCH

4 March Janelly, FEBRUARY APRIL Ash Wednesday Each kind of fruit has different nutrients. Try to eat different colors of fruit each week to get the maximum benefits. Nutrients in various colors of fruits and veggies Spring fruits and veggies 2 Purim Daylight Saving Time Begins First Day of Spring 3 St. Patrick s Day 3

5 April Genesis, Everyone should get 0 minutes of physical activity every day. Whether it s team or individual sports, classes, videos, or just a walk in the park, you are sure to find something you like. MARCH Palm Sunday MAY Good Friday Passover April Fools Day Ideas for family fitness activities Easter Earth Day Links to free and low-cost activities

6 May Riley, 0 A balanced diet includes foods from all five food groups vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, and protein. Your body needs foods from each group every day to stay healthy. How to build a balanced plate with MyPlate Find out why a tomato is actually a fruit Lag B Omer Mother s Day Memorial Day 2 Shavout Cinco de Mayo APRIL Ramadan begins JUNE

7 June Alexa, 0 MAY JULY A healthy lifestyle can seem overwhelming. Starting off on a healthy path as a child makes maintaining those habits easier as you get older. 2 3 Flag Day Creating a healthy routine for families Father s Day Laylat al-qadr First Day of Summer Summer fruits and veggies Eid ul-fitr

8 July Jimena, JUNE AUGUST Balance is important for a healthy life in many ways. Good physical balance helps you stay strong and reduces the risk of falls. A balanced diet ensures that you eat all of the nutrients you need. Finally, balance in the various parts of your life helps reduce stress Independence Day 2 3 Exercises to develop a strong core and balance Ways to reduce stress and keep your life in balance 3

9 August Dakota, Do you notice something missing from all of our healthy food pictures? Our Healthy for Life kids left out the cookies, candy, and sweet treats. Keep sugary foods to a minimum and look for hidden added sugars in the foods you buy. JULY SEPTEMBER Tisha B Av Ways to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet Low-sugar recipes 3

10 September Karina, Physical activity plays a big part in keeping you healthy for life. While kids may dream of going sky diving someday, daily exercise is something they can do now to stay fit and ready to take on life s challenges. Ways exercise can prepare you for a healthy future Exercise challenges for your family AUGUST Grandparent s Day OCTOBER Labor Day Patriot Day 2 3 Al-Hijra Rosh Hoshana First Day of Autumn Eid-al-Adha 2 Yom Kippur

11 October Ellie, 2 3 Ashura Sukkot Swimming, eating healthy, exercising, and brushing teeth are all important parts of staying healthy for life. What are some other things that help you stay healthy? Columbus Day Simchat Torah Creating new healthy habits Foods that promote dental health 3 SEPTEMBER 2 3 NOVEMBER Halloween

12 November Mia, Most children like fruits because they are sweet. Kids tend to eat fewer vegetables often because they are lacking the sweet taste that fruit has. Our website has ideas to help your child eat more veggies and enjoy them, too! Vegetable recipes your kids will (hopefully) like Fall fruits and veggies OCTOBER Daylight Saving Time Ends Election Day Veterans Day 2 DECEMBER Thanksgiving 3 0

13 December Alexandra, NOVEMBER JANUARY We are wrapping up our Healthy for Life year with a look at all kinds of activities you can do without a lot of equipment. Cold weather can make it hard for people to stay active. Our website has some ideas to keep you going all year long! Hanukkah 3 Milad un Nabi Indoor physical activity ideas First Day of Winter After work-out snack recipes Christmas Eve 3 New Year s Eve Christmas Kwanzaa