These resources are designed to help Cooks and Directors in early childhood services plan a healthy menu that meets children’s nutritional needs while in care. Healthy menu planning Childcare menu planning for cooks Two-week menu checklist Two-week menu sandwich checklist Tips for modifying meal textures Developing and reviewing a 2-week menu (video) Planning a vegetarian menu (video) Discretionary foods (video) Transitioning through textures (video) The importance of iron (video) Hand hygiene (video) Allergies and intolerances (video) Label reading (video) Resources for cooks - support document for videos Recipes Easy scrolls - two ways Dough for pizza and scrolls Baked bean bread cups Mustard chicken Healthy eating resources Dips and dippers Dairy delights Fun fruity snacks Spreads and toppings Veggie variety Meats/non-meat snacks Wholegrain snack ideas Label reading Iron resource for children Healthy birthday celebrations Fun food experiments Growing healthy eaters Tips for common mealtime challenges Starting solids flyers Introducing solids Best drinks for toddlers Squeezy pouch food Cookbooks Baby and toddler cookbook Cookbook for children's celebrations
