| KidShape® is currently implementing and licensing two separate curriculums. They are the result of input by dietitians, mental health professionals, parents, students, and staff who implement the program. The curriculums are constantly evolving, taking into account new scientific findings and improved techniques to deliver information more effectively. The curriculums are creative and utilize "kid-friendly" techniques to make the classes fun for both the staff and participating families. The information provided to the families is available in both English and Spanish. 
The KidShape® curricula is eight weeks long and divided into two interdependent four-week modules. The first four-week module is entitled "Fruit Session" with each week named after a fruit. The second four-week session is entitled "Vegetable Session" with each week named after a vegetable. A family must complete two consecutive four-week modules to graduate from KidShape®. Families can enroll in the program at the beginning of either the Fruit or Vegetable Sessions, since each module is taught interdependently. The topics covered in the curricula remain constant, however, the presentation of each topic changes reflecting input from KidShape® families and staff. Class Structure | Each class lasts two hours and is divided into three 40-minute periods, as follows: Period 1: Nutrition for Adults and Students - taught by Registered Dietitian Period 2: Behavior Modification Discussion Group for Students - taught by Mental Health Professional
Adult Education for Adults - taught by Registered Dietitian Period 3: Behavior Modification Discussion Group for Adults - taught by
Mental Health Professional
Physical Activity for Students - taught by Physical Activity Instructor Twice during the eight weeks, the adults and students participate in physical activity together. | Staff The following four positions are necessary to carry out the KidShape® Program: Registered Dietitian - teaches nutrition and analyzes Food Journals completed by enrolled students
Mental Health Professional - leads discussions with parents and students and sets weekly goals
Physical Activity Instructor - leads warm up stretches and physical activity each week
Site Coordinator - collects data, follows up with weekly phone calls, keeps class on schedule 
KinderShape® is a six-week curriculum, suitable for delivery to parents and daycare workers. The curriculum emphasizes healthy eating, parenting skills, and active lifestyles for the entire family. The classes focus on the areas of nutrition, physical activity for students, and behavior modification in discussion groups for adults. A family must complete five out of six modules in order to graduate. Class Structure Period 1: Nutrition for Families - taught by Registered Dietitian Period 2: Nutrition for Adults - taught by Registered Dietitian
Active Play for Students - taught by Activity Instructor Period 3: Behavior Modification for Adults - taught by Mental Health
Professional
Cooking Demo and Arts and Crafts - taught by Activity Instructor and Dietitian Period 4: Family Physical Activity - led by Activity Instructor
Sampling of Cooking Demo - led by Dietitian | Staff The following four positions are necessary to carry out the KinderShape® Program: Registered Dietitian - teaches nutrition education and analyzes Food Journals, completed by participating families
Mental Health Professional - leads discussions with parents and sets weekly goals
Activity Instructor - leads active play, teaches new physical activity skills, and leads arts and crafts
Site Coordinator - collects data, follows up with weekly phone calls, keeps class on schedule 
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