Volume XXXVIII Newsletter : June 2018THE HEAT IS ON!Volume XXXVIII, June 2018CACFP CLAIMING & CHILD CARE CALENDAR342CLAIMING TIPSFROM THE FIELDPROVIDER RESOURCESPHYSICAL ACTIVITIES,RECIPES & CRAFT IDEAS5CHILD CARETRAINING EVENTSServing Tennessee & KentuckyCACFP1255 Lynnfield Road #222Memphis, TN 38119Local 901.308.2269Fax 901.308.2378Memphis, TN108 Stekoia Lane #101Knoxville, TN 37912Local 865.938.6328Toll-Free 855.238.6328Fax 865.938.6335Knoxville, TN635 Frosty Morn Drive, Suite AClarksville, TN 37040Toll-Free 855.238.6328Fax 931.920.3902Clarksville, TNwww.odbcacfp.orgcontact@odbcacfp.orgFILL SUMMER WITH FOOD, FUN & LEARNING2 Volume XXXVIII JUNE 2018JUNE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27282930 National Fruit and Vegetables MonthNational Fresh Fruit and Vegetable MonthIn June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month by sharing resources that help you and your family eat healthier every day, every month of the year. The American Heart Association has developed has made it easy to eat more fruit & vegetables with their Fruit & Vegetable Guide. It offers practical tips that don’t require big changes to the way you or your family eatsWorld Watercolor Month is an annual global charitable event featuring the ultimate challenge of 31 Watercolors is 31 Days! Yes! That’s right, 31 days of watercolor that helps raise awareness for arts education and get art supplies for kids who need them via The Dreaming Zebra Foundation!June 3 – National Egg DayJune 6 – National Running DayJune 10 – National Children’s DayApr. Late ClaimMay Claim DueLate Claim DueJULY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21262728 22 23 24293031 25 World Watercolor Month™World Watercolor Month World Watercolor Month is a celebration to inspire people to paint with watercolor while raising awareness for the importance of art and creativity in the world. Charlie O’Sheilds, creator of Doodlewash, is the founder of World Watercolor Month.July 4 - Independence DayJuly 7 - National Macaroni DayJuly 13 - Beans ‘N’ Franks DayJuly 21 - National Be Someone DayJuly 28 - National Dance DayJuly 29th - National Lasagna DayMay Late ClaimJune Claim DueLate Claim DueJune Claim PaidAUGUSTFamily Fun Month SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18232425 19 20 212627 2230312829 Family Fun MonthEach year, Family Fun Month is celebrated throughout the month of August. It is the opportune time to enjoy family with extra fun and activities. Get your families involved with different activities at daycare and enjoy Family Fun Month together!June Late ClaimJuly Claim DueLate Claim DueJuly Claim PaidOFFICE CLOSEDDownload NationalFruit & Veggie Month GuideWATCHTHE VIDEO10 Family Fun Month ActivitiesCome August, school is almost back in session and fall is just around the corner. Now is the time to focus on the days you have left with your kids before they’re back to hitting the books. Here are 10 things you can do to celebrate Family Fun month.June 11 – Corn on the Cob DayJune 17 – Father’s DayJune 23 – National Hydration DayADD COLORWITH FRUITS ANDVEGETABLESHEART.ORG/FRUITVEGETABLEMONTH#HEALTHYFORGOOD©2017 American Heart Association. 3/17DS12085EAT SMART ADD COLOR MOVE MORE BE WELLFruits and vegetables are a key part of an overall healthy eating plan. FRUITS VEGETABLES ONE MEDIUM FRUIT= = 1/2 CUP= 1 CUP= 1/4 CUP= 1/2 CUP= 1/4 CUP= 1/2 CUPFRESH, FROZEN OR CANNEDDRIEDFRUIT JUICERAW LEAFY VEGETABLEFRESH, FROZEN OR CANNEDVEGETABLE JUICE*based on a 2,000 calorie eating patternFRUITSVEGETABLESWHAT’SA SERVING?About the size 413August 2 - Coloring Book DayAugust 3 - Watermelon DayAugust 5 - American Family DayAugust 9 - Book Lovers DayAugust 22 - Never Bean Better DayAugust 24 - National Waffle DayODB CACFPCONFERENCEEARLY BIRD RATE EXPIRESEarly Childhood Institute Conference(See Page 2)May Claim PaidFOR ODB CACFPCONFERENCE3 Volume XXXVIII JUNE 2018CHILD CARE TRAINING EVENTSTennessee and Kentucky Childcare Training Events NO MOREPAPERWORK?SUBMITTING CLAIMS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLESubmit your claim as early as possible each month! This gives you & your Claims Processor time to work together to correct any errors & maximize your reimbursements! Ask your claims processor for a 2018 magnet calendar which features all our payment & due dates for the CACFP. CLAIMING TIP :#1I WANT TO SWITCHREGISTER ONLINECLICK BELOW TO SIGN UP FOR ONLINE CLAIMINGGo electronic! ODB CACFP offers access to Minute Menu, an online claiming program, free of charge. Switch to online claiming & save on time, paper and postage. Online claims are sent directly to ODB CACFP with the click of a button – no worries about claims lost in the mail or arriving after the cutoff date. If you do submit a paper claim, make sure to double check for sufficient postage & consider faxing your paperwork in to avoid delay. 2018 CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCEDYSLEXIA IN CHILDCARECHILD CAREMEAL PREPARATION SMALL BUSINESSMANAGEMENTDate: Time: Location: Cost:8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Registration @ 7:30 AM)Saturday August 25th, 2018Hilton Knoxville, 501 W Church Ave $70 (Non) ODBTN Sponsored Facility$50 ODBTN Sponsored Facility$90 (Non) ODBTN Sponsored Facility$70 ODBTN Sponsored FacilityBEFORE July 1, 2018AFTER July 1, 2018CALLING PRESENTERS & EXHIBITORS*Our Daily Bread CACFP sponsored providers receive a $20 discount on standard and early bird registration. If you do not have a coupon code, call our office to receive one.Our conference educates child care professionals through a variety of training workshops while producing a day of fun catered specifically for their needs. We are seeking passionate presenters with relevant workshops that are both educational and exciting to these child care professionals. Galt House, Louisville, KentuckyCandayce Howard, Program Specialist (West TN)LITTLE MOVERSPhysical Activities, Crafts & RecipesBUBBLEPAINTINGJuly is World Watercolor Month! Celebrate by bringing thechildren outside for this activity and using two of their favorite things: bubbles and paint!TISSUEDANCEThese activities are featured in our curriculum along with many others at: providers.odbtn.org. Available exclusively on our Provider Portal for ODB CACFP sponsored sites.DOWNLOADENTIRE CURRICULUMMATERIALS NEEDED Draw soap (bath foam, shampoo, dissolved in water), with the addition of watercolor paint or food coloring. Now Put the straw into the mug/bowl and blow to make lots of bubbles so they overfill the mug/bowl. On its surface formed many, many bubbles! Now everything is simple – take a watercol-or paper, and gently lean it to the bubbles, and it turns out the original pattern. You can make them the same color, you can lean against bubbles of different colors at a time.• Shampoo/Dish-Soap• Water• Watercolor Paint/Food Coloring• StrawsHave everyone put a tissue on their head before you play any music. Then start the music and begin dancing, but don’t let the tissue hit the ground. If the tissue starts to fall, allow your little ones to catch the tissue and put it back on your head. However, if they miss and the tissue lands on the floor, they are out! Last one with a tissue on their head wins!INGREDIENTSPREP4 cups fresh collard greens3/4 cup red bell pepper1/2 cup onion (about 1 small)2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon Kosher salt1/2 cup waterWash all produce before beginning.Trim stems and discard unwanted stems.Cut collard greens into 1" strips.Cut peppers into pieces about 1/4" sized pieces.Slice onions into thin slices, ready to sautee.Place sliced onions into stock pot on medium-high heat. Add salt and oil and cook until onions are translucent.Add red bell peppers and collard greens to stock pot.Add water a bit at a time until all greens are covered.Cook until tender (about 20 minutes.)COMFY COLLARDS1-2 years | 1/8 cup of greens = 1 Vegtable Component3-5 years | 1/4 cup of greens = 1 Vegtable Component6-12 years | 1/2 cup of greens = 1 Vegtable ComponentMAKES 6-10 SERVINGS4 Volume XXXVIII JUNE 20181.2.3.4.5.7.8.9.6.INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS*LUNCH/SUPPERFROM THE FIELDShannon Donahue, Program SpecialistPROVIDER RESOURCEVernita Coleman, Area Manager (Middle TN)Children today are consuming a large amount of calories and most of these are from unhealthy and sugary fast foods with little to no nutritional value. Fruits and vegetable are a great replacement for those empty foods and they are jam packed with the vitamins and nutrients which are vital for growth and development.Fruits and vegetables have countless benefits but more often than not they are the least likely to be consumed by children. Fruits are low calorie foods and can significantly reduce the risk of obesity and vegetables can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and some cancers. It can often be a chore to get children to eat the CACFP required servings of fruits and vegetables, however, with a little effort we can get them started on a healthy and nutritious path. USDA MIXING BOWLWEBSITE LINKMia JonesClaims ProcessorCLAIMING TIP :REMEMBER:UPDATED CACFP FORMSWhen submitting your CACFP forms (Income Eligibility Forms, Enrollment Forms, Attendance & Meal Counts, Menus, etc.) to the ODB CACFP office, make sure you are using the most current forms available. Submitting outdated forms could lead to a delay in updating or activating a child, claim submission and could even effect your reimbursement. If you have any questions about forms, please contact your Claims Processor and they will be happy to help you!USDA Mixing Bowl: What’s Cooking?What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl provides recipes and resources to support building healthy and budget-friendly meals. It is was developed through collaboration between the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP), and the Food Distribu-tion Division (FDD). The site offers household and large quantity recipes for program participants.The most up-to date version of each CACFP form is available on our provider portal website, click the button below to visit our dedicated provider page.#2whatscooking.fns.usda.govproviders.odbcacfp.orgREVIEW READY!Lead by example. The children in your care are more likely to eat new or different foods if they see you eating them as well.Presentation matters. Make sure the food on their plate is colorful which will automatically make it seem more appealing.Try to always include a fruit or a vegetable at snack times.Prepare foods in a variety of ways in order to see which way a child prefers. Let them try raw carrots one week and then prepare cooked or steamed carrots the next week.Do some fun research about fruits and vegetables. Children are more likely to be open to trying the food if they have a fun fact or story to go along with it. For example, did you know apples float on water? Over 25% of the apple is filled with air! Did you know carrots were originally purple, white and yellow? The orange carrot we know today was cultivated in the 17th century by crossing the other colors.TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN EAT THEIR DAILY FRUITS & VEGETABLES(HEALTHY & CREDITABLE ALTERNATIVES)PROVIDER PORTAL5 Volume XXXVIII JUNE 2018CREATE & PRINT YOUR OWN COOKBOOKBROWSE RECIPES BYNUTRITION THEMESWATCH HOW-TOVIDEOS OF RECIPES1.2.3.4.5.Next >