Teacher Tip: Snack Attack: Approaches to Healthy Snack Alternatives in Child Care

This month we feature an article written by two members of the national CDA Community, Candace Ingram and Sara Tours of Tallahassee, Florida. Thanks, Candace and Sara!

Snack Time is an essential part of a preschool child's day. It fills their basic needs and helps them get through their day. It is important for providers to remember that snack is not a meal and that it needs to provide nourishment for children.

Has a parent ever asked you "What are the children really learning here? It seems like all they do is play all day!"

One way to answer this type of question is to help parents notice the materials you provide for young children, explaining to them what their child is learning by playing with them. Here are a few responses that you might give to help parents understand how the materials and activities you provide prepare children for elementary school and beyond.