EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

These materials were created and approved as an extension to the Harvest of the Month tool kit developed by the Network for a Healthy California.  The Harvest of the Month (HOTM) Program provides materials and resources to support healthy food choices through increased access and consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as encourage daily physical activity.

For more information on the HOTM program, please click here to visit the CDPH website.

To see a current list of the resources offered below in please click here.


HOTM Rotation for School Year 2007-2008

 Story Book List

September: Apples

October: Pears

November: Kiwifruit

December: Sweet Potatoes

January: Oranges

February: Broccoli

March: Spinach

April: Carrots

May: Strawberries

June: Salad Greens

July: Grapes

August: Green Beans

 


HOTM Rotation for School Year 2008-2009

Story Book List

September: Tomatoes

October: Winter Squash

November: Persimmons

December: Dried Fruits

January: Mandarins

February: Cabbages

March: Peas

April: Asparagus

May: Avocados

June: Peaches

July: Melons

August: Potatoes

 


HOTM Rotation for School Year 2009-2010

Story Book List

September: Apples

October: Root Vegetables

November: Cooked Greens

December: Beans

January: Grapefruit

February: Beets

March: Peppers

April: Cucumbers

May: Berries

June: Corn

July: Plums

August: Zucchini

 


HOTM Rotation for School Year 2010-2011

Story Book List

September: Apples

October: Winter Squash / Pumpkins

November: Persimmons

December: Pears

January: Mandarins

February: Sweet Potatoes

March: Cabbage

April: Asparagus

May: Avocado

June: Zucchini

July: Melons

August: Grapes

 



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Story Book List PDF/Publisher

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Apples
Root Veggies
Green Beans
Kiwi
Grapefruit
Broccoli & Cauliflower
Salad Greens & Spinach
Dried Fruit
Berries
Peaches & Nectarines
Corn
Melons

 


Harvest of the Month Workbooks

The files are available in Microsoft Publisher (version 2003) to allow users to add logos.

Teacher's Keys will be available soon.

Cycle

Prekindergarten

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th grade

6th Grade

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** Please note that some of the graphics throughout the workbooks may appear to be slightly distorted, or may have small, faint lines around the edges. This was caused during the compression process, which was necessary to allow for individuals to download the PDF and Publisher files.  Fortunately, these minor variations will not occur during the professional printing of the workbooks.
 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


2011-2012 TASTING TRIOS

Calendar
Teacher Booklet

September - Apples
October - Roots
November - Green Beans
December - Kiwi
January - Grapefruit 1 / Grapefruit 2
February - Broccoli
March - Salad Greens
April - Dried Fruit
May - Berries
June - Peaches
July and August - Corn and Melon

Parent Booklet

Vietnamese Translation

November-Green Beans
December-Kiwi
January-Grapefruit
February-Broccoli
March-Salad Greens/Kale
April-Dry Fruit/Trail Mix
May-Berries
June-Peaches

 

 


Tasting Trio Boxes Pictures

 

"EAT YOUR BOOKS"

Golden Delicious - Cinderella

We Gather Together

Why Epossumondas Has No Hair on His Tail (Persimmons)

Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco (Roots and Tubers)

An Orange in January

June 29, 1999 (various vegetables)

A Bad Case of Stripes (beans/legumes, influences on food preferences)

The Mighty Asparagus (asparagus, how to pick asparagus)

The Perfect Orange

It's a Fruit, It's a Vegetable, It's a Pumpkin

Groundhogs Garden

Come Eat with Us

Surprising Beans
 

 

CA Health Education Content Standard Lessons

Essential Concepts

Analyzing Influences
 

 

Storybooks - Seasonal Activities

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer
 

 

Pre-K Material Instructions

Big Books Intentionality and Ordering Information

How to Assemble Accordion Books
 


HOTM Essay Contest (grades 4 and 5)

Description/Contest Form

Score Card

Certificate

Judge Recruitment Flyer


Overhead
(By Nutrient Name)
 
Vitamin A
Word file pg 1/Word file pg 2/PDF Word file pg 1/Word file pg 2/PDF
Vitamin B6
  Grades 2-6
Iron
PDF PDF
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Manganese
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Vitamin B
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Fiber
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Potassium
Vitamin A
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Vitamin C
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Vitamin E
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Calcium
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Phytochemicals
Grades K-1 Grades 2-6
Water

 

Nutrient Cards
Use these cards to help explain the benefits of vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables.
 

Reader's Theater

The Snakintrap Family Adventure


 

HOTM Physical Activity Promotions
Use the following activities as they are or with different fruits and vegetables!

Grab the Apple
PDF/Publisher
Pumpkin Tag Supermarket Face Off Add a Move Memory Game Playground Hula Ball
Playground Kick Bee Veggie Head Race Relay Race for Kids Mixed Greens Toss Up

 


When possible, documents are available in either Microsoft Word or Publisher format to allow the user to change information to fit their program.  In addition, some documents are available in Adobe PDF format to allow the user to see what a document looks like in the event they don't have the required software to view it (If you can't view Adobe PDF click here for free Download Adobe Reader here Adobe Reader software)

Principal funding for this website is from the USDA Food Stamp Program through the Network for a Healthy California, which is an initiative of the California Department of Public Health.  These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers.  The Food Stamp program provides nutrition assistance to people with limited incomes that can help them buy nutritious foods for a better diet.  For more information call 1-888-328-3483 or contact your local food stamp office.

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