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Hands-On Health Express
Fun Educational Activities, Prizes, and More!
First 5 California's Hands-On Health Express is a bilingual children's exhibit that travels across California to inspire families to eat right and stay physically active.
View the Hands-On Health Express Video
Join the millions of Californians who've seen First 5 California's Hands-On Health Express and find out how its educational activities and parenting resources are helping kids grow up healthy.
- FREE Activities at the Hands-On Health Express
- Healthy food activities, including a pretend Farmer's Market complete with play fruits and veggies to teach kids how to make healthy choices.
- Activity zone with a large spin wheel that encourages kids to stay active and gives parents tips on different ways to keep their kids moving.
- Coloring stations to help build fine and gross motor skills and let kids explore their creativity.
- Hula hoops, beach balls, ribbon wands, music, and more to show ways physical activity can be fun.
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And much more!
- FREE Resources at the Hands-On Health Express
- First 5 California Kit for New Parents.
- “Yummy for Your Tummy” healthy recipe booklet.
- Coloring cards with tips about making healthy choices.
- Nutrition and physical activity tracking calendar with a sticker sheet to motivate a healthy lifestyle all year long.
- Crowns for kids to color and wear.
- Program information from Preschool California.
- Program information from CalFresh.
- Assistance for parents to quit smoking.
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And much more!
- First 5 California Kit for New Parents.
