Direct education support materials on this page are organized by topic.
These are not curriculum-specific; however, they can be used to enhance direct education lesson delivery.
Visit the main CalFresh Healthy Living, UC Curriculum page for additional resources and curricula.
Curriculum Promotional Materials
- Curriculum Checklists
- This folder contains customizable curriculum checklists that are intended to help partners identify available curricula and materials they are interested in exploring.
- Promotional Bundles
- This folder contains promotional bundles for Pre-K through 5th grade programming and curricula.
- Program Flyer Templates
These templates can be used to promote your CFHL, UC County Program’s direct education efforts. Each flyer provides a brief description of the curricula available for each target audience. These flyers can be updated with your County’s name and contact information and then distributed to current or potential schools and agencies.
Preschool • Elementary • Middle & High • Garden • Adult • Physical Activity
MyPlate Resources
MyPlate resources were developed to help individuals maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet. Tools and handouts encourage pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals, and families to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day and be physically active. Various MyPlate Resources can be accessed in this folder.
Virtual Education
CFHL, UC wanted to continue reaching SNAP-eligible communities with quality nutrition education and physical activity during COVID-19. Due to shelter in place orders, traditional methods for delivering education to community members were no longer available. In close partnership with the CFHL, UCCE county programs, the CFHL, UC State Office transitioned education delivery to virtual learning formats.
- Google Drive for CFHL, UCCE Educators Only
- CFHL, UCCE staff should use the resources provided in this Google Drive, for program specific guidance.
- Resources for Creating Virtual Education Lessons
- • Lesson Plan Template for Distance Education: The template is intended for educators to use while building virtual lessons. It provides structure and instructions for delivering lessons virtually, and includes prompts for providing clear guidance.
• Recording a PowerPoint Presentation with Narration: Provides detailed guidance on how to record a PowerPoint with voiceover.
• Virtual Icebreakers, Check-Outs, and Engagement Strategies: Provides examples of icebreakers, check-ins, and check-outs, as well as other ideas to engage participants during lesson delivery.
• Open Source Images and Audio: Provides list of open source image, music, and sound websites. Open source content allows for broad, free use. Attribution depends on license terms.
- Virtual Education Delivery Trainings
- • Distance Learning Technology and Learning Apps
• PowerPoint Mini-Training
• Creating Online Content: Lessons Learned & Best Practices
• Teaching Using Zoom: Part 1 | Part 2 - Distance Learning Technology and Learning Apps
The list below includes a variety or resources our team has found useful in creating fun, interactive, and engaging lessons. Review the Distance Learning Technology and Learning Apps training recording for detailed information on how to use these resources.
Learning Apps
CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California is not connected or affiliated with any of the products listed below, and does not endorse, favor, support, or oppose any content contained therein.
EdPuzzle | Kahoot | Quizizz | NearpodVideo Creation Tools
Powtoon | BiteablePolling Apps
Mentimeter | Sli.do | Poll Everywhere
Extender Model
An extender model is when trained individuals other than CFHL, UCCE staff, known as "extenders," implement programming. Extenders can deliver nutrition, gardening, or physical activity education in a variety of settings, with both youth and adults, depending on what works best for the county program and community. Please see below for resources used to support the extender model.
- Extender Models in CalFresh Healthy Living, UC: A Best Practices Guide
- Extender Models in CalFresh Healthy Living, UC: A Best Practices Guide contains information on getting started with an extender model, key components of training, supporting extenders, and reporting and evaluation. In addition, case studies and examples illustrate implementation in the field. An extensive list of resources are included.
- CalFresh Healthy Living, UC: Extender Recruitment FAQs
- The CalFresh Healthy Living, UC: Extender Recruitment FAQs provides responses to some commonly asked questions when working with extenders delivering Early Care and Education, K-12 schools, and Adult/Parent classes.
- Extender Tips and Reminders for Lesson Delivery
- Extender Tips and Reminders for Lesson Delivery is a tool that can be used when providing curriculum materials and training to an extender. It promotes curriculum fidelity in generating positive behavioral outcomes.
Other Direct Education Resources
- Accessibility Resources Toolkit (CFHL Statewide Training)
The Accessibility Resources Toolkit provides a collection of resources specific to fostering the inclusion of individuals with disabilities within public health programs, policies, and educational materials.
- Approved Recipe Video Sources
- This list contains approved recipe video sources for use with CFHL, UCCE programs.
- Certificate of Participation
Certificates of Participation recognize and celebrate participants for their engagement and contributions in CalFresh Healthy Living, UC programming.
- Checklist for Preparing to Teach a New Curriculum
- The Checklist for Preparing to Teach a New Curriculum is a tool for use by CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE educators to support the implementation of a new curriculum.
- Lesson Observation Tool
- In SNAP-Ed, use of evidence-based curricula helps us improve the effectiveness of our nutrition education interventions. Using the Lesson Observation Tool as a peer monitoring tool ensures that curricula is being delivered as intended and the lesson is in compliance with USDA and UC requirements. It can also be used by educators or volunteers to self-assess their lesson delivery.
- MyPlate Resources
- This folder contains MyPlate resources developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It includes MyPlate Topic Tip Sheets (English, Spanish, and other languages), Tip Sheets for different life stages (Spanish), Start Simple with MyPlate materials, and fruit & veggie fact cards.