Fit and Healthy Kids

08/28/2026

Fit & Healthy Kids Webinar Series starts in October!
Take a peek at the full schedule here: go.unl.edu/fhkonehour
Stay tuned - Registration opens soon!

08/19/2026

Harvest Time! Look for ripe fruits and vegetables and help gather them together. Sorting, washing, and celebrating the harvest builds pride and responsibility.

Book suggestion: Fall Harvest Fun by Martha E.H. Rustad helps children connect growing food to family meals.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_harvest

08/12/2026

🌿Snip, Smell, and Taste! Explore herbs by touching, smelling, and gently snipping leaves. Children learn how herbs are used for cooking while practicing careful observation.

Book suggestion: Rosemary the Helpful Herb by Spring Fornell pairs well with this sensory experience.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_herbs

08/05/2026

🌼 Flower Hunt! Search for flowers and notice colors, shapes, scents, and textures. Watch for bees and butterflies and talk about how flowers help living things grow.

Book suggestion: Zinnia’s Flower Garden by Monica Wellington encourages observation and care for plants.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_flowers

07/29/2026

🍉 Seed to Snack! Paint, cut, and create a watermelon while exploring how fruits grow from seeds. Children practice early math skills by comparing halves and quarters while learning where food comes from.

Book suggestion: The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli adds laughter and curiosity to this growing activity.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_fruit

07/22/2026

🥕 Veggie Stamps! Use cut vegetables to stamp patterns and shapes with paint. This creative activity connects garden foods to art, math, and sensory exploration.

Book suggestion: Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert is a perfect companion to veggie play.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_veggie

07/15/2026

⏱️Watch and Wait! Visit the same plant or space each day and notice small changes. Gardening teaches patience, persistence, and how time helps plants grow.

Book suggestion: The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss supports conversations about waiting and believing.
Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/watch_and_wait

07/08/2026

🌱 Plant parts - Look at fruits and vegetables and decide which ones grow above the ground and which grow below. Sort, glue, and talk about what part of the plant we eat. This activity builds early science skills, vocabulary, and fine motor strength through hands-on play.

Book suggestion: Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens is a fun story that helps children explore plant parts in a playful way.

Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/plant_parts

07/01/2026

🪱Wiggle With Worms! Gently explore how worms move through soil and help plants grow. This activity builds empathy, observation skills, and respect for living creatures.

Book suggestion: Wonderful Worms by Linda Glaser is a great read to spark curiosity before or after digging.

Download the guide at – go.unl.edu/lgo_worms

06/25/2026

Sun safety tips to consider as it starts to warm up. 🌞

Playing outside and getting fresh air and sunlight is so important for kids—and parents too! Here are some tips to keep your kids safe in the sun as summer gets into full swing. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3vmVFeO