The
Daily Scoop
The Daily Scoop
Good Nutrition News Delivered Daily
The Daily Scoop is a series of fun, consistent, and easy-to-understand daily nutrition announcements for kids in grades K–8.
Added to school-wide announcements or a teacher’s opening routine, it helps make plant-strong nutrition education a daily practice — without adding more than a minute to a teacher's busy routine.
Free and available to start anytime!
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“The Daily Scoop has been a fantastic resource for our nutrition education programs across the district. I love how the tips include a cultural and environmental perspective in addition to the more science-based nutrition tips.”
—Amy Haessly
Nutrition & Education Specialist, Vista USD -
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“I LOVE the Daily Scoop! Each morning one of my students gets to read the message for that day on "good nutrition news." It's an important beginning to each day”
—Ms. Engel
Elementary Teacher, Oceanside, CA -
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“The Daily Scoop is an excellent way for schools and teachers to infuse “bites” of easy-to-digest nutrition education into each school day. The monthly recipes (in English and Spanish) are a great tool to extend this information out to families, and link what the students hear at school with what they taste at home!”
—Deirdre Kleske
Co-Chair, Schools & After-School Domain, SD County Childhood Obesity Initiative -
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“The Daily Scoop has been a fantastic resource for our nutrition education programs across the district. I love how the tips include a cultural and environmental perspective in addition to the more science-based nutrition tips.”
—Hillary Rogers
Elementary School Teacher
Harvests of the Month: Introduction to HOM / Melon & Tomato (nutrients)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Introduction to Cool Beans, plant-protein
Health Campaign: Better Breakfast Month
Environmental Connection, FALL: Eating in Season
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for FALL
BONUS Kids Cooking Show:
Queen Bean preps fresh veggie wraps! (11 mins)
Nutrition PSA #1:
Plants are Powerful Food!
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Lesson 1: Introduction
Harvests of the Month: Pumpkin (phytonutrients) & Pear (fiber)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Navy Bean, America & US Navy
Health Campaign: Walk to School Day
Environmental Connection, FALL: Eating in Season
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for FALL
BONUS Kids Cooking Show:
Queen Bean & Navy Dr. John make Navy Bean Soup (13 minutes)
Nutrition PSA #2:
Plant Power!
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Lesson 2: America the Beautiful
Harvests of the Month: Winter squash & Persimmon (Vitamin A)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Kidney Bean, Native Americans
Health Campaign: Diabetes Awareness Month and International Diabetes Day
Environmental Connection, FALL: Eating in Season
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for FALL
Nutrition PSA #3:
Give Thanks to Mother Earth
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Native American Heritage
An introduction issue if you’re starting the program in December, January or February. This issue would take the place of a regular monthly issue, and helps to establish key concepts such as Harvest of the Month, Cool Bean of the Month and eating in season.
Harvests of the Month: Apples (natural sugar) & Leafy Greens (calcium)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Garbanzo Bean & the Middle East
Environmental Connection: Eating Local, farmers markets and gardens
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for WINTER
Nutrition PSA #4 (Coming Soon):
Healthy & Delicious Plant Food
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Lesson 4: Middle East
Harvests of the Month: Orange (Vitamin C) & Sweet Potato (Vitamin A)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Black Eyed Peas & Africa
Health Campaign: Walk to School Day and National Salad Month
Environmental Connection, FALL: Eating Local, farmers markets and gardens
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for WINTER
BONUS Kids Cooking Show:
Queen Bean & Professor Chris Carter (12 minutes)
Nutrition PSA #5:
Feed Your Soul with Plants!
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Lesson 5: Africa
Harvests of the Month: Dried Fruit (potassium) & Beet (Vitamins A & B)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Soybean, China & Lunar New Year
Health Campaign: American Heart Month
Environmental Connection, FALL: Eating Local, farmers markets and gardens
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for WINTER
BONUS Kids Cooking Show:
Queen Bean & Dr. Linda Shiue (13 minutes)
Nutrition PSA #6:
Beautiful Food
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Lesson 6: China
An introduction issue if you’re starting the program in March, April or May. This issue helps to establish key concepts such as Harvest of the Month, Cool Bean of the Month and eating in season.
Harvests of the Month: Spinach (Vitamin K) & Berries (phytonutrients)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Lentils & India, the Festival of Colors
Health Campaign: National Nutrition Month
Environmental Connection: Eating Sustainably
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for SPRING
BONUS Kids Cooking Show:
Queen Bean & Dr. Rachna make Kitchari
Nutrition PSA #7 (Coming Soon):
Plant Foods Nourish, so you can flourish!
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Lesson 7: India
Harvests of the Month: Asparagus (Vitamin E) & Kiwifruit (Vitamin C)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Black Bean, Brazil and Amazon Rainforest
Health Campaign: Earth Day, making the food & environment connection
Environmental Connection: Eating for the Planet
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for SPRING
BONUS Kids Cooking Show:
Queen Bean & Professor of Nutrition, Dr. Rosane – from Brazil!
Nutrition PSA #8:
Eat Plants, Save the Planet!
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Lesson 8: Brazil & Amazon
Harvests of the Month: Avocado (healthy fats) & Carrots (Vitamin A)
Cool Bean of the Month & Social Studies Connection: Pinto Beans, Mexico & Cinco de Mayo/Mexican Pride
Health Campaign: Mental Health Month
Environmental Connection: Eating Sustainably
Cool Bean Activities & Games:
Fun interactive activities, including BeanGo!
Cool Bean Character Posters:
Color, create slogans, and explore healthy habits
Classroom Culinary Project:
Easy, quick, no-cook Cool Bean recipes for SPRING
BONUS Kids Cooking Show:
Queen Bean & Señor Miguel of School Nutrition (11 minutes)
Nutrition PSA #9:
Live, Love, Eat Plants!
Nutrition Curriculum Connection:
Cool Beans from Around the World—Lesson 9: Mexico