Family-Centered Curricula

Explore family-centered curriculum developed by the University of California for use in community settings.

Find additional educational resources on the Community Engagement, Garden, Physical Activity and Youth Engagement Initiative pages. Visit the main Curriculum page for additional curricula and resources serving other audiences.

Eat and Play Together! (Grades 1-3 and Caregiver)
Eat and Play Together! is a nutrition and physical activity curriculum for 6-8 year old children and their caregivers. Families learn how healthy snacks and fun physical activity contribute to health. The curriculum is designed for child-adult pairs to learn about nutrition and fitness while having fun together. Curriculum can be used after school and with 4-H programs.
Language(s): English, Spanish
Delivery Method: Series
Number of Lessons: 4
Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 45-60 minutes each
TWIGS: Teams with Intergenerational Support (Grades K-8)
Teams with Intergenerational Support (TWIGS) includes lessons that connect gardening with nutrition for children in K-8th grade. The focus is to positively influence participants’ food choices through the development and harvesting of a vegetable garden. Curriculum can be used during school, after school and with 4-H programs.
Language(s): English, Spanish
Delivery Method: Single session or series
Number of Lessons: 30
Suggested Timeframe for Each Lesson: 60-90 minutes
For TWIGS training materials, visit the Training page.

View Recommended Evaluation Tools and SMART Objectives on the CalFresh Healthy Living, UC Evaluation page.