Deirdre McPartlin, MEd, is the academic coordinator at Keene State College's Child Development Center. Previous experience in the field includes teaching preschool and kindergarten, child care administration, and working with pre-service teachers.

Early Sprouts: Cultivating Healthy Food Choices in Young Children Authors: Karrie Kalich, PhD, Dottie Bauer, EdD, Deirdre McPartlin, MEd Product Code: 326401 Price: $24.95 Read a sample chapter and the table of contents from this book! Adobe Reader is required. Plant lifelong healthy eating concepts in young children and counteract the prevalence of childhood obesity with Early Sprouts. A research-based early childhood curriculum, this “seed-to-table” approach gets children interested in and enjoying nutritious fruits and vegetables. The Early Sprouts model engages preschoolers in all aspects of planting, preparing, and eating organically grown produce. Find directions for designing and caring for gardens, recipes children can help prepare, and ways to involve the whole family in making healthy food choices. The activities used in this 24-week program can be tailored to fit any early childhood program, climate, or geographical region; have been tested in a variety of early learning environments; and have received accolades from children, their parents, and teachers alike. Early Sprouts received a Champion Award from the Acting US Surgeon General, Dr. Galson. Qty: