Move & Crunch Challenge!

The Move & Crunch Challenge is a fun, innovative event that engages the entire school community. School principals model healthy lifestyle choices and challenge students, parents and school staff to "Move" and "Crunch" their way to wellness, by striving to meet recommendations for physical active and eating fruits and veggies during a the week-long event.

Use the Move & Crunch Event Planning Guide below to plan this fun event at your school. It's a great way to show your commitment to student wellness! The Move & Crunch Event Planning Guide is a collaboration between the Illinois NET Program and Northeastern Illinois University's Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics.

Move & Crunch Challenge Event Planning Guide

Cover Page / Table of Contents / Introduction and Recognition (word)

Planning

• Move and Crunch Challenge - an Informational Flyer for the Principal (PDF)
• Checklist (word)
• Tips for Success (word)
• Event Resources (word)

Promotion

• Article for the School Newsletter (word)
• Local Principal Challenges School Community - a Press Release (word)
• Letter or Email to Parents/Staff (word)
• Game On! - a Promotional Flyer (word)

Implementation

• How Many Fruits and Vegetables Do You Need? (PDF)
• Log for Participants (word)
• Classroom Log (word)
• Certificate of Recognition (word)

This program has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services. The content of this website does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department, nor does mention of trade names, commercial product, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.