Intervention
The intervention of the ToyBox program took place over 24 weeks (Table Implementation of the ToyBox Malaysia studyActivities conducted under the intervention programs included: (i) Change of environment in the kindergarten (provision of water stations, water tumblers, ‘half-half-quarter’ plates, and creation of space for more movement and physical activity); (ii) Promoting the change of lifestyle on a more regular basis (reminder about drinking water, consumption of healthy snacks, short movement breaks during lessons, and more physical activity sessions in a week). Teachers also underwent ‘Training of the Teachers’ (TOT) sessions with follow-up to familiarize them with the syllabus that included creative and innovative teachings of the four EBRBs (for example, playing games, story-telling, and demonstration). Newsletters and tip cards were also given to all parents involved. Each intervention kindergarten was provided with a toy box consisting of all tools and materials needed to implement the intervention activities.