Nebraska Team Nutrition

03/16/2026

🎉 Exciting news! 10 brand NEW NSLP Beanstock recipes have just dropped — and they’re perfect for National Nutrition Month®️!

Kick things off with our Strawberry Cheesecake Hummus: creamy, delicious, and a hit with kids and schools alike. 🍓✨

Ready to try it? Join in the nutritious, delicious fun!
🏫 Get the recipe: https://shorturl.at/UsGZT
🌱 Discover all the new recipes: https://shorturl.at/BSYTr

Let’s celebrate healthy, tasty choices together!

03/16/2026

🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by adding green Harvest of the Month foods—broccoli, leafy greens, and asparagus—to your plate and classroom! Introduce students to new vegetables and talk about how green foods support a healthy lifestyle.
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03/13/2026

🌙✨ It’s World Sleep Day! Did you know that quality sleep is just as important as healthy eating and staying active?
Sleep is the foundation for well-being. Tonight, let’s make rest a priority—unplug early, create a cozy bedtime routine, and give your body the recharge it deserves. Share your favorite way to wind down in the comments!
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😴💤

03/13/2026

📚 March is National Reading Month! 📖
We’re kicking off a month-long celebration of stories, imagination, and the power of literacy. Join Dr. Stavem in listening to
“Fast Food” by Joost Elffers and Saxton Freymann- you’ll be surprise to learn about all of the ways that healthy food can support the journey.
To help our young learners dive into new adventures, we’re sharing a special series of read-aloud videos all month long!
Catch our first video here: https://youtu.be/mLnkb2m4-cg
✨ How to Join the Fun:
• Watch our weekly read-alouds with your class or family.
• Snap a photo of your "reading nook" and share it in the comments!
• Use to join the conversation.
Let’s build a culture of reading together! 🌟

🔗 Explore more NDE curated free reading resources here: https://bit.ly/FamilyECEliteracy

Reading is a journey. It’s a way to explore new worlds and meet new people. It’s a way to learn about different cultures and ways of life. And it a way to expand your imagination.

03/11/2026

March is National Nutrition Month—and aligns with the kick-off of the spring sports season! 🏅 Fuel your team’s success with NDE's Team Nutrition’s sports-specific resources for coaches, students, and parents. Discover how these resources can support student athletes with getting the fuel they need both on and off the field. 💪

Explore our resources and power up your athletes here: https://www.education.ne.gov/ns/team-nutrition/sports-nutrition/

03/10/2026

🎉🌍 Happy International Day of Awesomeness! 🎈✨ Let's celebrate the incredible uniqueness in each of us! Share your talents, spread kindness, and inspire those around you. 🥳💪 Whether it’s a dance move, a kind word, or just your dazzling smile — today is all about YOU being awesome! 🌟💖

03/09/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! 🌱 Across Nebraska, Child Nutrition professionals are making a difference every day—serving nutritious meals in child care, schools, and after school programs to help students thrive and learn. 🥘

Let’s celebrate their commitment to fueling our future! Drop a comment or share your thanks to show your appreciation for these everyday heroes. 💚

03/06/2026

Parents are a child’s first and most influential teachers! 🌟 Is your school empowering families to support literacy at home? Discover which best practices you’re already using—and explore new strategies to boost student success—with the Implementation Guide assessment. Take the next step for your school community: check out the guide here 👉 https://ow.ly/XrzO50YoPpT

03/05/2026

March is National Reading Month! 📚✨ Discover the joy of reading with our 2026 toolkit—packed with creative ideas to spark excitement in your school or community.
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Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or volunteer, you can help kids fall in love with books and boost their reading success. Ready to make reading fun? Download the toolkit and start your journey today!

03/04/2026

It's National Nutrition Month and National School Breakfast Week! No matter what you are celebrating, you can use our Chickpea, Strawberry, & Banana Yogurt Parfait recipe to enjoy the festivities!

🍓Creamy, fruity, and protein-packed—a delicious way to fuel the day and power your quest.
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🏫 School: https://shorturl.at/p5rZT

Check out this design designed by Kathleen Kim.

03/03/2026

March is National Reading Month! 📚 Did you know that reading aloud is one of the best ways to support your child’s literacy development? Discover helpful tips and fun activities on the NDE Early Childhood and Family Engagement Literacy page: https://ow.ly/i4O550YoIr8
📘Let’s inspire a love of reading together!📙

Reading is a journey. It’s a way to explore new worlds and meet new people. It’s a way to learn about different cultures and ways of life. And it a way to expand your imagination.

03/03/2026

March is National Nutrition Month—let’s celebrate healthy habits together! 🍎
Discover our Apple Fact Card: packed with fun facts and a hands-on activity that makes learning (and tasting!) apples exciting for students.
Ready to boost classroom engagement? Download the Apple Fact Card here: https://shorturl.at/Ycr2f
Explore even more fruit and veggie cards: https://tinyurl.com/mhurtun6
Share your favorite apple fact or activity in the comments! 👇

Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for food service, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity....