My Mentor
What is a mentor?
Someone we look up to for how to be our best self.
What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Frostbite
Is sleep really that important?
Of course! Sleep helps out bodies recover and cool down after working all day long. Without it we can get very sick and have mental health problems.
How do you know if a video, movie, or game is okay for you?
At your age, ratings for safe media are G and PG because the subject matter of PG-13 and above is too mature right now.
What has four wheels and flies?
A garbage truck!
What are 3 of the 4 food groups?
Grain, vegetables, fruit, protein.
About how much sleep does someone your age need?
9-12 hours a night.
How many tickles does it takes to make an octopus laugh?
Ten-tickles.
What are some thing a mentor could help you with?
Doing well in school, learning new things, making friends, practicing a new skill like art, music, games.
Apart from eating healthy, what are other things you can do to stay healthy?
Answers vary - rest, exercise, find time to relax (away from screens - too stimulating), play with friends, etc.
What did one eye say to the other?
Between you and me... there's something that smells.
Why might a trusted adult accidentally let you watch something or play a game that isn't really appropriate for you? Does that make them less of a trusted adult?
Maybe they didn't know that it's not good for you. It doesn't make them less trustworthy, but does tell you that sometimes you might have to think for yourself at times.
Do you think it's important to be careful when choosing mentors or looking up to people? If yes, explain.
Of course! We learn from the people we surround ourselves with every day so it's important to pick people that build you up, not ones that bring you down!
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An in-vest-igator.
Why couldn't Cinderella play soccer?
Because she was always running away from the ball.
How much screen-time is considered okay in a day for kids your age? What can happen if kids are on screens too long?
1 hour. Too much time on screens can increase anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, impulsivity.
How can you tell if a tree is a dogwood?
By its bark! (woof woof)
Sugar and sweet things aren't part of our healthy food groups, why might that be?
Processed sugar, that is used in most candies, is very hard for our bodies to break down, quickly turns into fat if unused, and hurts out bodies.
What gets in the way of getting good, restful, sleep?
Technology, stress, noises, too much light. Screen-time makes your brain think it's still daytime so it doesn't get you ready for sleep, it's best to turn off ALL screens (TV, games, phones, computers, etc.) 2-hours before bed.
Instead of being on tech, what are things kids typically do to be happy, have friends, and feel connected to their world?
Answers vary - Play outside, play sports, do art, play an instrument, read, go for a walk/hike/bike/etc., talk to a real life friend on the phone or in person, spend time relaxing/laying in the sun/being still, and so much more!