Fun Facts
The fastest land animal on Earth.
cheetah
This “S” word means understanding and managing how you feel.
self-awareness
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and this subject.
Math
This organ is a muscle that gets stronger when you exercise.
Heart
What is lights on?
This is the one national event that celebrates afterschool programs and the importance of out programs across the U.S.
This planet is known as the “Red Planet.”
Mars
When you take a deep breath instead of yelling, you’re showing this important SEL skill.
Self-control (or self-regulation)
Mixing baking soda and vinegar causes this fizzy reaction.
a chemical reaction
How many days a week do we do fitness activities in program?
5 days a week!
Lights On Afterschool was launched in this year.
2000
A group of Lions is called?
A pride
Being able to see things from another person’s point of view is called this.
Empathy
The person who designs bridges and buildings is called this.
Engineer
Stretching before and after workouts helps improve this.
Flexibility
Afterschool programs help in these three broad areas: keeping kids safe, helping working families, and this third benefit (one word).
Learning or Inspiring
The only food that never goes bad
Honey
This skill helps you make good choices when solving problems or conflicts.
Responsible decision-making
The tool you use to look closely at tiny things like bugs or leaves.
Magnifying glass (or microscope)
The number of minutes kids should be active each day.
60 minutes
This many children in the U.S. are “alone and unsupervised” after school (no program).
7.7 Million
The worlds largest ocean?
The Pacific Ocean
The 5 main SEL areas are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and this.
Responsible decision-making?
You can tell how hot or cold something is by using this tool.
A thermometer
Push-ups and planks help build this kind of strength in your belly and back.
Core
Lights On Afterschool happens every year in this month.
October!