OUR PROGRAM
was founded by a former Sesame Street International Executive Producer, Natasha Lance Rogoff in 2013 leveraging technology and multimedia to create programming that promotes healthy eating, family cooking and exercise to prevent childhood obesity in youths and families.
The mission and primary activity of IFE is the dissemination, implementation and servicing of the innovative multimedia curriculum program, KickinNutrition.TV – delivered to inner-city, minority Title 1 Schools (where greater than 40% of students receive free and reduced lunch), afterschools and community organizations, at no-cost or, at subsidized prices, based on foundation and corporate contributions. IFE also conducts rigorous evaluations in collaboration with university partners to measure quantitative impact of the program on nutrition knowledge and health behaviors.
KNTV OVERVIEW
is an innovative, evidence-based, digital program that is designed to educate, entertain and empower kids to make healthier food and lifestyle choices! The digital program is anchored in technology – featuring engaging videos and interactive learning tools designed for urban, inner-city youth and their families. The program utilizes comedy, hip music and engaging research-based, peer-to-peer nutrition instruction and cooking demonstrations, combined with interactive technologies that supports STEM exploration. The program is aligned with the common core by grade and was developed by an award-winning former Executive Producer of Sesame Street International, in collaboration with an esteemed advisory board of experts from Boston University, Harvard School of Public Health and Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy.
Evidence-based research has demonstrated program’s measurable impact on children’s health knowledge and behavior. Online metrics integrated into the platform measure on-going engagement and quantitative impact.”
KNTV FEATURES
Modular Play-and-Pause Videos
Modular Play-and-Pause Videos
6 Educational Evidence-Based Videos:
Comedy, Nutrition and Peer-Taught Cooking Instruction with original Music Videos and Fitness breaks - ”Move It” with NBA superstar!
Interactive Gaming & Incentivized Learning
Interactive Gaming & Incentivized Learning
Interactive Online Game “StudenTopia” - 6 Secret Mission Levels:
Badge System to incentivize learning and reinforce video lesson learning objectives **Students move up levels from Dishwasher to Top Chef!
Online Curriculum Resource Materials
Online Curriculum Resource Materials
- Printable In-Class Activity Materials
- Healthy, Affordable Recipes
- Class Discussion Questions
- Homework Assignments
- Assessment Materials, Rubrics and Learning Objectives
- Breakdown of Core Alignment and NHES Standards by grade
- Robust online metrics measuring engagement and impact
Professional Training, Development & Tech Support
Professional Training, Development & Tech Support
- Live webinar training and in-person training
- Teacher Instruction videos
- Teacher troubleshooting and technical support
Digital Community
Digital Community
- Parents, children and schools share videos, photos and recipes and comments on “Shared Kitchen” platform
- Communities Enter engaging Contests with Celebrities in a safe social media environment
An Engaging Tool for Educators and Program Directors!
Easy implementation – Requires limited Prep Time prior to Implementation
Provides nutrition knowledge & skills that promote healthy habits, critical thinking and decision-making through story-telling, comedy, celebrity appearances, hip music & Evidenced-based content.
Proven to have a positive impact on learning and behavior outcomes of nutritionally vulnerable youth
Aligns with Common Core by Grade & National Health Education Standards
Incorporates Science, Technology and Math through Cooking, Interactivity and Activity Materials