The Wellness Wakeup program is intended to be used in order, starting with Month 1 (Fruit), and then progressing to Month 2 files (Veggies), and so on. Sometimes there are more Wellness Wakeup messages than the number of schools days in the month. If that is the case, we recommend doubling up on some of the messages, so students will be able to hear all of them.

We recommend that the messages be printed out front and back to be sent home with K - 5 students, and that the 6 - 12 version be added to the district website (as a link or you can download them to your site), district newsletters, or PTA newsletters. In this way, parents will learn what their children are learning, and also have the opportunity to try out a healthy new recipe.

Wellness Wakeup can also be used in other ways. Some schools do not have morning announcements over a loudspeaker. Some teachers are reading them in class where they are not being used in the whole school. Teachers are also finding ways to integrate the messages into lessons. Use your creativity. And don’t forget to try the healthy recipe that comes with Wellness Wakeup each month.