Food, Fun and Reading
Join the UMaine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in this weekly, food-themed, virtual read-aloud group. This program is available for youth ages 4 to 9 who reside in Washington and Hancock Counties, Maine.

Starting Tuesday, May 4, 2021, and continuing weekly through June 8, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. join us over Zoom to learn about MyPlate and the five food groups. Each session will feature an interactive activity and a different Washington County library during the read-aloud portion.

Adult participation required with children.

Optional: Learn alongside your child by receiving parent/caregiver nutrition education materials via email.

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Schedule:

May 4: MyPlate
Jack and the Hungry Giant Eat Right with MyPlate by Loreen Leedy, read by Rita Stephenson (EFNEP)

May 11: Fruits
Our Apple Tree by Gorel Kristina Naslund, featuring Porter Memorial Library

May 18:  Vegetables
The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin, featuring Lubec Memorial Library

May 25: Dairy
The Great Cheese Robbery by Tim Warnes, featuring Peavey Memorial Library

June 1: Grains
Pancakes, Pancakes!  by Eric Carle, featuring Henry D Moore Library

June 8: Proteins
Burger Boy by Alan Durant, read by Rita Stephenson (EFNEP)

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Upon registration, you will be sent instructions and information for accessing Zoom.

Email rita.stephenson@maine.edu with questions.

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Parent/Caregiver Nutrition Education Option -- Eating Your Way!
If you would like to participate in this option, you will receive access to Eating Your Way!, a 3 session, self-paced nutrition education series. Each session will include information on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics, a simple cooking demonstration, and resources for kids in the kitchen. You will receive a link to Session 1 with the Food, Fun, and Reading Zoom link. If you complete all 3 Sessions and the surveys associated with this option, you will receive a gift bag with cooking supplies and a cookbook.
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