Extension
It Starts With Us
Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants |
9416 |
Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks) |
4447 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
5665 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
6691 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
5887 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
5466 |
The problem: According to the Kentucky Governors Office of Early Childhood, “school readiness means that each child enters school ready to engage in and benefit from early learning experiences that best promote the childs success and ability to be ready to grow, ready to learn and ready to succeed.” The Kentucky Kids Count Data 2022 reveals that 44% of KY kindergarteners were “kindergarteners ready to learn” and 18% of Gallatin County kindergarteners were “kindergarteners ready to learn”. The K...
