Explore resources and useful tools to help implement the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement at your school.

Assessment Tools

• Smarter Lunchrooms Movement Self-Assessment Scorecard
• Smarter Lunchrooms Movement Self-Assessment Scorecard (Spanish)
• Photo Checklist
  
• 4-Step Path to Building a Smarter Lunchroom
  
• SLM Action Plan Template
• SLM Scorecard Summary Form
  

Implementation Tools

Creative Naming Templates

• Creative, Fun and Descriptive Names 
  
• Catchy Names: Salad Bar Labels 2  
  
• Catchy Names: Salad Bar Labels 3  
  
• Catchy Names: Entrée Labels  
  
• Monthly Themed Point of Sale Signs 
  
• Milk Cooler Poster 
  

Surveys

• Student Survey: Grades Four through Eight 
  
• Student Survey: Grades Six through Twelve

Additional Tools

• Wellness Policy Language 
  
• Plate Waste Study Spreadsheets 
  
• Student engagement resources from Montana State University
• SLM National Handbook
• SLM Scorecard Literature Review
  

Nutrition Education Tools

• California Department of Education
• Dairy Council of California
  
• Harvest of the Month 
  
• Team Nutrition 
  
• CalFresh Healthy Living University of California 
  

Best Practices

• The Smarter Lunchrooms Movement California Success Stories 
  
• Data Collection Techniques 
  
• Utilizing Social Media: Murrieta Valley HS Case Study 
  
• Celebrating Success 
  
• Diagnose the Lunchroom 
  
• Give Foods Catchy Names 
  
• Make Milk #1: Johnson Park 
  
• Student Rapport  
• Before and After Photos 

Smarter Mealtimes Resources

• Smarter Mealtimes Scorecard
• Smarter Mealtimes Handbook
• Smarter Mealtimes Posters
• Alphabet Posters
• Alphabet Flash Cards

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