Parent Postcards

Tasks for Facilitator: Organize postcard packets for each child.

Materials Needed:
• Parent postcard packet (set of nine postcards)
• Pens, pencils, paper Instructions:
• At the end of the sessions, give each child one parent postcard. Review the card content with the children and have them write a note to their parents on the card.

Other Suggested Activities for Parents:
1) Ask for parent volunteers to attend one or more of the sessions. Parents can assist in handing out the healthy snacks, participate in the Energizers, or assist with the parent postcard activity at the end of the session.
2) Invite parents to come to the coloring sessions when the children are working on animation. Explain to parents that the children could use their help, and it would be fun to share this activity with family members.
3) Plan a parent/community event to view the completed healthy eating and physical activity messages.