Child Care Provider Classes
Independence Health and Animal Services Department offers the following health promotion classes to the children at child care centers in Independence. Each class is 30 minutes in length. Contact us at the Independence Health Department to schedule class or for any questions.
- Hand Washing
- Physical Activities with Organ Wise Guys
- Spike's Poison Prevention Adventure
- Oral Health
- Bullying/What I Like About Me
- Lana the Iguana: Fruits and Vegetables
- Summer Water Safety
- A Little Spot of Emotions
Resources:
Handwashing Resources
Discover the science behind handwashing and when and how to wash your hands!
Summer Water Safety
Learn how to keep children safer around pools and spas. Take the pledge!
Fire Safety
Create a home fire escape plan and learn more fire safety tips.
Organ Wise Guys
Encourages and promotes exercise and nutrition for children of all ages. The website provides free resources for teachers.
Poison Prevention
Missouri Poison Center’s website offers free resources and games that can be used in a classroom center to educate children and parents about the importance of keeping medications safely stored.
Bullying Prevention
The National Bullying Prevention Center has free resources for teachers and families.
Oral Health
Learn how to keep your child's teeth healthy!
Healthy Eating for Kids
Tips on how to decide on healthy foods for all life stages!
Emotions for Kids
Teaching kids how to identify and cope with emotions is an important part of raising an emotionally healthy child. A Children's Health expert shares advice.