Yes! We understand how limited time is for teachers as well as the numerous testing/reporting requirements from state and federal entities. Our goal is to make implementing this program as EASY as possible for teachers. These materials are linked to standards in ALL 50 states and can be accessed here

Yes! Our materials are linked to STEM Standards for all elementary school grades. To access, click here, select grade, select topic, then click the yellow button that says “STEM Standards” to view standards.

Yes! Each grade level has an implementation guide to assist teachers in rolling out the program throughout the school year. Click here to view all grade-level guides

Yes! Each grade level has a pre/post evaluation tool if an evaluation is required. (Note: As a result of the statistically-significant health and academic outcomes and subsequent peer-reviewed publications, the program can often be implemented in the same manner as the schools in the study without the need for additional evaluation. This allows for greater reach as less time and effort is placed on teachers/schools). With the help of some of our university partners, we have also created a data entry excel file for each grade to assist in capturing program results. Click here to view all evaluation tools.

Yes! While this program is very streamlined and easy-to-implement, we recommend a short training to outline how this program can best work for this setting. We have free video trainings which can be viewed/used at anytime (it is also a great overview for you to view while considering this program).

For larger projects (multiple schools/district-wide), an in-person training by one of our program experts is often requested. To meet this need, we do offer a day rate of $2500 (which includes travel expenses in the U.S.). To decide which option is best for you, do not hesitate to call us at 800-786-1730.

We do offer grade-level specific activity books that are linked to curriculum standards. If you purchase a subscription, all activity sheets are included as downloads on the platform. 

Many schools opt to purchase 1 activity book per student instead of printing copies. We offer a 50% discount to schools and Extension.

Absolutely! Again, the program’s success is due in part to its flexibility to meet project/ budgetary constraints/needs. We know all schools/projects are unique! Many programs start out with either the Digital Platform or the Booster Kit and then add grade level books in subsequent years. 

As for including OrganWise components into health programming already in place
 – again, a resounding YES! The more nutrition and healthy lifestyle education kids receive, the better. We work with a wide variety of partners and programs so if you are helping kids improve their lives WE WANT TO WORK WITH YOU! One of the unique features of these materials (especially our OrganWise Gal/Guy pictured here) is that they can assist in bringing any nutrition and physical activity to life!

Yes! We understand the importance of helping busy families incorporate healthy choices into not only their children’s lives but theirs as well. To assist schools with this objective, we have equipped them with ready- to-go Foods of the Month monthly newsletters (English/Spanish) which are available on the Foods of the Month website and are part of the Digital Platform subscription.  These can be printed out and sent home or, if technology allows, schools can post these on their website. (Many OrganWise schools post these along with their cafeteria menu, which is an item popular with parents.)

Also, to help bring even more OrganWise Guys messaging home, we have developed our free resource page site for parents (and kids of all ages) to access for a wide variety of FREE OrganWise Guys items for families to enjoy!

Yes! All of the storybooks for PreK/K, first and second grade are available in Spanish. We also have a variety of additional OrganWise Guys items in Spanish, which can be viewed here.

At the core of The OrganWise Guys programming is a message of self-empowerment and self-advocacy. Their motto is: We love who we live in, so please take care of us! As children learn that making healthy choices and being physically active are gifts they give their own OrganWise Guys and not a punishment, policy change becomes a bottom-up approach that is embraced. (We have seen it happen repeatedly. One example is a group of third graders who successfully started a petition to replace ice cream at school with low-fat frozen yogurt! Small improvements + over time = PSE changes!)

By OrganWise-ing a school environment with consistent, positive messaging (in addition to the classroom curricula), such as playing a 30 or 60 second vignette during morning announcements, infusing the cafeteria with Foods of the Month materials, or incorporating the characters into art, music and P.E., the atmosphere becomes health promotion, increased energy, and social well-being. These beneficial, subtle reminders can be the catalyst for lifelong healthy habits.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans describe the Social-Ecological Model (SEM) which many public health experts agree illustrates how all sectors of society, including individuals and families, educators, communities and organizations, health professionals, small and large businesses, and policymakers combine to shape an individual’s food and physical activity choices, and ultimately one’s calorie balance and chronic disease risk. The OrganWise Guys could not agree more! Our programming fits into this model utilizing all three of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services recommended SNAP-Ed approaches below:

1. Individual or group-based direct nutrition education, health promotion, and intervention strategies.
2. Comprehensive, multi-level interventions at multiple complementary organizational and institutional levels
3. Community and public health approaches to improve nutrition

It all begins with our kids!