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Munch & Move is a NSW Health initiative that supports the healthy development of children

29/10/2026

Getting the children to have more fruits and vegetables may be difficult as it could be a new food to them.

Fear of trying new foods is very common among children.

Try involving their families to encourage having more fruits and vegetables at home!

See more information here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-living/munch-and-move/resources/eat-more-fruit-and-vegetables

What does one serve of fruits or vegetables look like?

Tips to get them to have more fruits and vegetables

Easy ways to add more into their diet

28/10/2026

Water is the best drink that you can offer.

More information or tips and tricks in this resource:https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/resources/MM-Drink-water-fact-sheet.pdf

This resource also gives tips to families on how to get the children to drink more water or make water the preferred drink.

27/10/2026

Here are some easy and healthy snack ideas!

Snacks are a great way to introduce nutrition to the children to fuel their day of learning and play.

See more about the healthy eating guidelines for kids:https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/resources/Healthy-eating-for-children-brochure.pdf

More tips on selecting healthier snacks here:

https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/resources/MM-Healthy-snacks-fact-sheet.pdf

22/10/2026

Children’s week is a time to celebrate children’s right to play, learn and grow.

This year’s theme is about celebrating cultural diversity and rights of children, based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Article 30:

Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion.

Find more information at: https://childrensweek.org.au/

21/10/2026

Happy National Nutrition Week!

This is a great time to celebrate healthy eating in early childhood.

✔ Offer a variety of nutritious foods
✔ Encourage tasting and exploring new foods
✔ Build positive food experiences every day

Find more information at: https://nationalnutritionfoundation.org.au/healthy-eating-hub/resources/campaigns/national-nutrition-week-2026/

19/10/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today we celebrate the amazing early childhood educators who inspire healthy habits, active play and lifelong wellbeing every day through Munch & Move.

Thank you for the energy, care and learning you bring to children’s lives!

15/10/2026

Today is the start of World Space Week.

Some question you may want to ask the children to prompt their imagination:

Do you want to go to space and why?

What will you see up in space?

See more information about the week at: https://www.worldspaceweek.org/

13/10/2026

Looking for a fun way to explore the vegetable of the month?

Try this hands-on activity where children build their own “asparagus spears” using green craft materials!

Provide a range of green materials and a base to make the asparagus (e.g. playdough)

Encourage children to create tall and short asparagus

09/10/2026

Check out this super simple recipe with the vegetable of the month - asparagus!

Let the children get involved by placing the asparagus on the tray and drizzling them with the ingredients!

Recipe from: https://www.recipetineats.com/roasted-asparagus/

06/10/2026

The vegetable of the month is asparagus!

It is a highly versatile vegetable that is used in various cooking methods such as: pastas, roasted or grilled side-dish, salads.

Fun fact from: https://www.ion.ac.uk/articles/asparagus-benefits

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Level 1 300 Bridge Street
Sydney, NSW
2037

Website

https://healthykids.nsw.gov.au/

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