Be Active Kids is an innovative, interactive physical activity, nutrition, and food safety curriculum for North Carolina preschoolers ages four and five.

The goal of the program is to give young children the tools they need to develop positive physical activity and nutrition habits for a lifetime of good health.

Be Active Kids uses colorful characters, interactive hands-on lessons and bright visuals to teach children that physical activity, healthy eating, and food safety can be fun!

On this website there are special areas for kids, parents, childcare providers, and trainers with helpful materials and things to do.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

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Who doesn't love playing in the mud? It's time to start planning your event for International Mud Day on June 29th! Invite kids of all ages to have fun, get dirty and be active in your muddy festivities. Click here for some creative ideas.
 
 
 

  NEWS and UPDATES

 

Smart Start LogoThe 2012 National Smart Start Conference was held in Greensboro from April 30th -May 3rd. The conference provided professional development for early education leaders committed to improving the quality of and access to early childhood services for all children. The conference gave participants the opportunity to access the latest research, learn new skills and share lessons learned. As such, it attracted attendees from all facets of early care and education, including government, nonprofit, academic, community, and business leaders.

 

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  Smart Start Conference attendees take advantage of free play during lunch!

 

 

 my plate iconCheck it out! The USDA recently updated the health and nutrition information for preschoolers section on the MyPlate website. Parents can create a personalized daily food plan for their preschoolers, find additional information on physical activity, picky eating, food safety and more...

In addition, the USDA released the SuperTracker’s My Plan to help individuals and families set nutrition and physical activity related goals and track their progress.  You can create and save a profile for yourself and your preschooler to receive virtual coaching tips to help you meet your personalized goals.


 BE ACTIVE KIDS SHOWCASE

 

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Congratulations to the 87 teams that participated in the Spring 2012 Be Active Kids Staff Challenge! The progress and achievement of individuals and teams through this Challenge was truly amazing.

Top Individuals
1st Place: Willie Jean-Green (Beatties Ford Road Network) – Mecklenburg County
2nd Place: Alyssa Ciarimboli (The Enrichment Center) – Durham County
3rd Place: Jo Anna Morsen (Robyn’s Nest Creative Learning Center) – Chatham County
 
Top Teams
1st Place: Robyn’s Nest Creative Learning Center (Mothers in Motion) – Chatham County
2nd Place: Miss Ms Tot University (Booty Shaka’s) – Onslow County
3rd Place: Friends Playhouse (Lulu Ladies 1) – Guilford County

Top Centers
1st Place: Friends Playhouse – Guilford County
2nd Place: Miss Ms Tot – Onslow County
3rd Place: Spindale Elementary – Rutherford County

 

 
Child Care law and rule changes support 60 minutes of daily physical activity & healthier foods.  More
Obesity prevention works best in the under 5 crowd.  More

Toddlers should receive at least 30 minutes of structured physical activity and 60+ minutes of unstructured physical activity each day.

Preschoolers should receive at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity and 60+ minutes of unstructured physical activity each day.

 

2010-2011 OUTCOMES:

  • 5,700 young children committed to being more physically active.

  • 160 childcare center and 230 childcare providers committed to being more physically active.


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