Summer Safety
What can you do to prevent dehydration?
Drink water, drinks with electrolytes and eat fruits and vegetables that contain lots of water like watermelon, cucumbers, oranges and celery.
Is the brain more active when you are awake or asleep?
What food group gives the most calcium to have strong bones and teeth?
Dairy.
When should you wash your hands?
Before eating, after using the bathroom and after playing outside.
What is mental health?
The health of your mind and emotions.
How can you protect yourself from UV rays?
Sunscreen, protective clothing, shade.
Can you tickle yourself?
No because your cerebellum predicts your movement therefore you can't get the tickle effect.
Why are oranges healthy for us?
Vitamin C, helps support the immune system.
How much sleep do kids need?
Elementary-aged students need between 9 to 11 hours of sleep every night to let their bodies rest and recharge for the next day
Name 4 coping tools.
Meditation, breathing, talking, walking, getting water, taking space, calm corner, sensory play, journaling.
What are 3 ways to be safe while riding a bike?
Wear a helmet, follow the rules of the road, tell an adult where you are going.
What organ can work when it is outside of the body?
Heart
What major nutrient helps muscles grow?
Protein
Name 5 ways to have a clean and healthy smile.
Brush 2-3 times a day for 2minutes. Floss once a day. Rinse with water or mouthwash. Go to the dentist. Eat healthy food (less sugar)
What is the last part of the brain to develop and what does it do?
Prefrontal Cortex it is the logical, decision making part of the brain.
What can you do to protect yourself from mosquitos and tics?
Bug spray, check your body, clothing and pets after playing outside.
Why do adults have less bones then babies?
Bones fuse together as you grow.
How many cups of water should you drink everyday?
8-10
What can you do to keep body oder to a minimum?
What makes someone a trusted adult?
They listen to you. The respect your feelings. They are kind and caring. They keep you safe and make you feel safe.
What would you do if you and a friend were near a pool and your friend fell in? They don't know how to swim and are flailing!
Call 911. Reach, throw, dont go!
What two parts of the body never stop growing?
Ears and Nose
How many times does a child need to try a new food before they like it?
10-20 times!
What time should you turn off screens before falling to sleep and why?
60 minutes
melatonin suppression, mental stimulation and sleep cycle disruption.
What are social changes that happen as you grow up?
You may want to spend more time with peers. You might have more disagreements with adults/caregivers.