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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy CACFP Week!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Today’s theme is <b>Literacy & Lunch</b> — where healthy meals and learning come together!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mealtime is more than just eating — it’s a chance to build language skills, spark curiosity, and make meaningful connections.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ways to celebrate today:</b><br>
• <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📖</span> Read a book about food, farms, or healthy habits during snack or mealtime<br>
• <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🗣️</span> Encourage children to describe what they are eating<br>
• <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🌽</span> Introduce new words related to fruits, vegetables, and where food comes from<br>
• <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">❓</span> Ask children questions about their food to spark conversation and learning<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">By combining story time and mealtime, you’re helping support healthy minds and healthy bodies every day.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for all you do to make learning part of every meal!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">— Maine CACFP Team<o:p></o:p></p>
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