Red Ribbon Facts
What color represents red ribbon week?
Red
What is one word you can say when you don't want to do something?
NO!
What should you drink plenty of every day to keep your body healthy?
Water
True or false: Staying up all night is a healthy habit
False
Name one trusted adult you can talk to if you have a problem.
Parent, grandparent, teacher, school counselor, coach, or school nurse.
What does red ribbon week encourages kids to do?
Make healthy, safe, drug-free choices.
True or false: You can say "No, thank you" if someone offers you something unsafe.
True
True or false: Getting enough sleep is important for your body and brain
True
True or false: Drugs are safe and healthy for you
False
What does being drug-free mean?
Choosing not to do drugs or any harmful substances.
Your friend ask you to try something you know is unsafe. What could you say?
"No, I don't want to." or "No, that's not safe."
Name 3 healthy habits
Eating healthy food, exercising, getting enough sleep, or drinking water.
Too much screen time, eating junk food, not getting enough sleep, or not being physically active.
Why do schools participate in red ribbon week?
To teach kids about making healthy choices and to stay away from drugs.
What are the 3 R's you can remember when facing peer pressure?
Refuse, Remove yourself, Report it.
Why is exercise good for you?
It helps keep your body and brain healthy and gives you energy
Why can spending too much time on screens be unhealthy
It can take away sleep, exercise, schoolwork, and time with family and friends.
Name one way you can show your commitment to being drug-free.
Make healthy choices, say no to drugs, encourage friends to make good choices, or wearing the red ribbon.
Someone offers you a drug and says, "Nobody will know." What should you do?
Say no, walk away, and tell a trusted adult.
Name two things that can help you feel better
Talk to someone you trust, exercise, listen to music, play outside, or take deep breaths
Your friend says, "Everyone is doing it, so you should too." What should you do if you know it's unhealthy or unsafe?
Tell a trusted adult