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Table 5 Expectations and Goals for Delivering the Center-based Intervention Activities

From: Study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial to test “¡Míranos! Look at Us, We Are Healthy!” – an early childhood obesity prevention program

Outdoor play sessions (morning and afternoon):

1. 60 min of physical activities

 a. 15-min teacher led activities using Miranos! Activity Cards

 b. 15-min free play

 c. Join the children in play

 d. Have play equipment out for free play

Health education activities from Healthy Habits for Life:

1. Read/sing HHL poem at the beginning of the day

2. Display HHL “Did You Know” poster at entrance for parents to read

3. Teach each HHL activity at least 2 times a week

4. Watch The Get Healthy Now Show 2–3 times a week (5–10 min at a time; do not watch the whole show in one setting)

5. Read Miranos! storybook for the week at least twice a week

6. Install YouTube version of all Miranos! storybooks on Learning Center computers

Transition activities that will keep children physically active:

1. 15 min of physical activities

 a. Using GoNoodle

 b. Using music on tablet

 c. Active learning activities during Learn Centers

 d. Goal: 15 min of physical activities

 e. Not sitting longer than 15 min

 f. Use Learning Ladder

 g. Use Miranos! activity cards

Health contest:

1. Track each child’s participation daily

2. Post the contest results

Staff wellness:

1. Complete weekly activity for each week

2. Participate in health challenges

Evaluation survey:

1. Complete the evaluation survey of all Miranos! activities by Friday