I know it can sometimes be hard to remember to wash your hands, but it’s one of the best ways you can stay healthy. Washing your hands helps stop germs from spreading! Always remember to wash your hands with soap and water rubbing them together for 20 seconds. You can sing the “Happy Birthday” song [...]
Sep
12
Sep
01
Take my Back to School Quiz!
Beat Those First Day Jitters Reduce your nervousness about going to school by: a) Having your mom and dad describe what school will be like and what will happen during the day. b) Visit the school before classes begin. c) Playing your friends outside of school. d) All of the above. The answer is D. [...]
Oct
13
Healthy Snacks
You just got home from school, and you’re hungry. Before you reach for candy or chips, let’s talk about fun, healthy snacks. Talk to your mom about having some vegetables or fruit in the refrigerator for quick snacks. Your mom can cut up carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, celery or cucumbers that you can dip in [...]
Oct
13
Homework, Oh Homework!
Now that school has started, I’m sure your teachers have begun to assign you homework. Homework doesn’t have to be so bad, just follow these helpful tips and you’ll be on your way to the top of the class! • Pick a quiet and permanent space to do your homework. • Don’t rush when doing your homework. [...]
Oct
13
School Bus Safety
Wow! I can’t believe school started again. That means lots of my friends are riding the school bus each day. Here’s some things you can do to stay safe: • Don’t run up to the bus when it’s moving. Stop and look both ways before you cross a street. • While you’re waiting, stand back from the [...]
Oct
13
Back To School
It’s that time of year again. Summer vacation is over and each morning your alarm clocks will be going off a few hours earlier. Don’t be nervous about the new school year. There are a lot of other kids who may be uneasy about starting another school year too. But you’ll get to see all [...]