Munch and Move Checklist
To be used in conjunction with the Munch and Move - Making it Happen Kit
Name of Service:Date:
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE / CHECKLISTAchieved / Needs Extending / Not in Place / Priority
1, 2 or 3 / Comments and useful websites and resources / Item
number
MUNCH
Encourage and support breastfeeding
All services
The service is promoted as ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’. / 1
Educators are up-skilled to ensure they are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding. / 2
A quiet, comfortable and hygienic place for mothers to breastfeed or express milk is provided. / 3
Services with babies
Parents are informed of the EBM support strategies offered at the service – this information is included in the enrolment form and orientation package. / 4
Educators work with the family to develop an individual feeding management plan for the baby. / 5
Breastfeeding mothers are provided with advice on transporting and storing EBM at the service. / 6
Appropriate procedures to store and warm EBM are provided. / 7
Current and practical breastfeeding information is available for both educators and families, sourced from recognised health authorities. / 8
Choose water as a drink; Eat more fruit and vegetables; Choose healthier snacks
All services
‘Planned’ and ‘spontaneous’ learning experiences are used to intentionally teach the children healthy eating practices – linking to the identities, interests and abilities of the children. Including: / 9
- Related songs and books are used as springboards to promote these Munch messages.
- Food based learning experiences are used – eg. food preparation and cooking sessions with children that use fruit and vegetables and/or healthy snacks
- Related experiments are used
MUNCH (cont)
- Munch messages are incorporated within learning areas (eg, through puzzles, playdough, drawing/painting and dramatic play).
- Create a small kitchen garden that involves both children and families.
- Small group times focus on the Munch messages.
- Team up learning experiences with discussion relating to the Munch messages.
- Use ‘spontaneous’ opportunities to promote the Munch messages.
Children are encouraged to drink tap water which is readily available throughout the day. / 18
Water is offered at transition times and/or routine times throughout day. / 19
Water dispensers are located beside active play areas. / 20
Children are encouraged to eat/try a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. / 21
Photos are on display of the children modelling the Munch messages – these photos are included in portfolios, daily diaries, newsletters, etc. / 22
Children are encouraged to eat/taste healthy snacks offered. / 23
Educators role model the enjoyment of drinking water,eating healthy snacks and fresh fruit and vegetables with the children. / 24
Educators use positive communication (verbal and non-verbal) when talking with children about Munch messages. / 25
The service has systematic procedures for regular safety checks on Munch related equipment. / 26
The service works collaboratively with families to ensure that food offered is culturally appropriate and meets any special dietary requirements. / 27
Food and drink offered at ‘celebrations’ reflect the Munch key messages. / 28
Fundraising reflects the Munch key messages and the Australian Dietary Guidelines. / 29
Families are provided with appropriate recipes and food ideas. / 30
Families are regularly informed and have the opportunity to participate in service activities that focus on healthy eating. / 31
Families are provided with information from recognised health authorities about the key Munch messages. / 32
MUNCH (cont)
Where food is provided by the service
Water is offered with lunch, and milk with morning and afternoon tea. / 33
Threedaily child serves of dairy are planned on the menu to meet children’s dairy requirements during 8 hours of care. / 34
Reduced-fat dairy is offered to children over 2 years of age. / 35
The service has a planned menu offering a variety of fruit and vegetables that reflect the recommended daily requirements. / 36
Fruit and vegetables are prepared and offered in a way that is appropriate for the age and development of the child, eg pureed, mashed, cooked, raw and grated. / 37
Healthy snacks are planned on the menu to complement what is served at mealtimes and to meet nutritional requirements. / 38
Snacks are varied and appetising to keep children interested and to introduce children to a range of healthy snack ideas. / 39
Snacks are substantial enough to meet the energy needs of children. (It is recommended that at each snack time children are offered a cereal-based and a fruit/vegetable-based snack choice, along with milk.) / 40
Where food is brought from home
Families are encouraged to bring water, instead of sweet drinks. / 41
Ideas on how to include daily dairy requirements in lunchboxes is provided to families. / 42
Families are provided with practical ideas and suggestions on the types and appropriate amounts of healthy snacks to pack in lunch boxes. / 43
Creative and cost-effective suggestions for including daily serves of fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy lunchbox are provided to families. / 44
MOVE
Get active each day
All services
All services are aware of the “National Physical Activity Recommendations for Children Birth to 5 years of age” – acknowledging that the time children are at the service may be their best opportunity to be physically active: / 45
- If babies (birth to 12 months) attend service, supervised, floor-based play in safe environments is planned daily – including Tummy Time.
MOVE (cont)
‘Planned’ and ‘spontaneous’ learning experiences are used to intentionally teach the children to “Get active each day” – linking to the identities, interests and abilities of the children. Including: / 47
- Intentional FMS experiences are planned and undertaken with the children on a daily basis that are age appropriate.
- For older toddlers and preschoolers, planning Intentional FMS Experiences use the ‘Warm-up, FMS Game and Cool down’ format.
- Related songs (eg, “Wombat Wobble”) and books (eg, “Going on a Bear Hunt”)are used as a springboard to promote theMove message.
- TheMove messageis incorporated within learning areas (eg, construction, puzzles, playdough, drawing and dramatic play)
- Transition times are used as opportunities for movement.
- Active play opportunities are maximised, both indoors and outdoors
- Small group times focus on the Move message.
- Move learning experiences are teamed up with discussion.
- ‘Spontaneous’ opportunities are used to promote the Movemessage.
Photos of the children “Getting active each day” are on display – these photos are included in portfolios, daily diaries, newsletters, etc. / 57
Educators use positive communication (verbal and non-verbal) when talkingwith children about physical activity. / 58
Educators act as role models by participating in physical activity with the children. / 59
Educators use positive, constructive feedback to guide and support children’s FMS development. / 60
Educators are provided with training and support in relation to teaching movement – specifically FMS and active play. / 61
The service has systematic procedures for daily safety checks on physical equipment. / 62
The service works collaboratively with families and the local community to ensure Move experiences incorporates different cultures. / 63
The service works closely with families to ensure physical activity experiences meet the abilities of all children attending the service. / 64
Fundraising reflects the Move key message / 65
Families are provided with ideas on how to support their children I to “Get active each day”. / 66
Active transport options are promoted to families and children. / 67
Families are regularly informed and have the opportunity to participate in service activities that focus on physical activity. / 68
Families are provided with information from recognised health authorities about the importance of children getting active each day – including the “National Physical Activity Recommendations”. / 69
MONITOR
Turn off the television or computer and get active
All services
In line with the “National Physical Activity Recommendations for Children Birth to 5 years of age”: / 70
- Children younger than 2 years of age do not spend any time watching television or using other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games).
- For children 2 to 5 years of age, sitting and watching television and the use of other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games) is limited to less than one hour per day.
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers are not sedentary, restrained, or kept inactive, for more than one hour at a time, with the exception of sleeping.
If TV/DVD/Video is used, it fits with the small screen recommendations, is educational and promotes movement. / 74
Other activities are promoted for ‘downtime’ rather than ‘screen-based’ activities. / 75
Messages of limiting small screen time are integrated across the everyday curriculum. / 76
Families are regularly informed and have the opportunity to participate in service activities that focus on limiting small screen time – (eg, TV free week). / 77
Families are provided with information from recognised health authorities about the importance of limiting small screen time - including the “National Physical Activity Recommendations”. / 78
MAKING IT HAPPEN
The service is guided by a comprehensive ‘nutrition’ policy that includes information related to the key Munch messages. / Refer to the template on Healthy Kids website:
/ 79
The service is guided by a ‘physical activity and small screen recreation’ policy that includes information on the key Move messages. / Refer to the template on Healthy Kids website / 80
Key stakeholders are consulted during all stages of policy development and review. / 81
Munch & Move related policies and procedures are communicated to children, staff and families – promoting high quality and consistency. / 82
Munch & Move related policies are displayed and readily accessible to staff, families and the wider community. / 83
Regular surveys are undertaken to invite feedback from families in relation to the service’s promotion of healthy eating and physical activity. / 84
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