- Make sure an adult is always present when playing
- Always check playground equipment before using it. If it’s broken, make sure an adult is aware and don’t play until its safe.
- There should always be some type of soft landing below the equipment. Sand, rubber mats etc.
- Always use both hands when you climb, sit when you swing and never walk up the slide.
- Be responsible and have fun!
- Adjust your equipment to fit you! Your helmet and your bike should fit you properly.
- Never take your eyes off the road, stay alert at all times.
- Always have an adult with you and riding in the same directions as the cars.
- Always keep both hands on your handle bars and both feet on the peddles.
- Never ride at night. If you must, make sure you have reflectors on your bike, helmet and wear bright colored clothing.
- Brush your teeth 3 times a day - and do it in a circular motion rather than just up and down.
- Brush your teeth for 2 minutes. Use a timer if you have trouble keeping track of the time.
- Flossing is just as important. Try to floss every day, but don't be too rough, this can hurt your gums!
- Eat right. Avoid sugary drinks and snacks to keep your teeth stay strong.
- Make sure you replace your toothbrush every couple of months.
- Money is earned by working, and the amount you make is based on how much work you do.
- To earn money help neighbors with yard work, shovel driveways, help your parents with chores, and more.
- Start a savings account with your parents bank or save at home with a piggy bank to help with spending later.
- Create a budget that tracks what you earn and what you are spending!
- When you buy something, make sure it is something you will really use and enjoy.
- Challenge yourself to learn a new word for every day of this month.
- Clean out your backpack.
- What land do you want to travel to? Read a book about it.
- Read a book to a friend or family member.
- Write a short story about your favorite movie.
- We all know eating whole grains are good for us but did you know that popcorn is a whole grain? So go pop some today.
- Exercising is part of staying healthy.
- Brushing your teeth twice a day is a healthy habit to get into.
- Oatmeal is an excellent choice and good whole grain!
- Don't forget the vegetables! Try a bright orange carrot stick or how about a celery stalk with peanut butter, or you could go for the giant brussel sprout!
- Remember that matches and lighters should be used by adults only.
- Make a fire escape plan with your family and practice it!
- Heat and smoke rise, if you see or smell smoke get down, get out, and stay out.
- Always remember to blow out candles when leaving a room or going to sleep.
- Tell your parents to make sure at least one smoke alarm and one carbon monoxide alarm are installed on each level of your home near sleeping areas.
- Remember that matches and lighters should be used by adults only.
- Make a fire escape plan with your family and practice it!
- Heat and smoke rise, if you see or smell smoke get down, get out, and stay out.
- Always remember to blow out candles when leaving a room or going to sleep
- Tell your parents to make sure at least one smoke alarm and one carbon monoxide alarm are installed on each level of your home near sleeping areas.
- Learn and practice your school's emergency procedures.
- If you see someone bullying another student tell an adult immediately.
- While enjoying a healthy lunch with friends remember to not tell them a funny joke while they are drinking their milk-unless of course you want to wear their milk.
- Make sure to keep your backpack out of the way where people are walking so they don't trip over it.
- Remember that anything you put online or post on a site can stay online forever, even if you try to delete it.
- Learn and practice your school's emergency procedures.
- If you see someone bullying another student tell an adult immediately.
- While enjoying a healthy lunch with friends remember to not tell them a funny joke while they are drinking their milk-unless of course you want to wear their milk.
- Make sure to keep your backpack out of the way where people are walking so they don't trip over it.
- Remember that anything you put online or post on a site can stay online forever, event if you delete it.
- Try not to swallow water while you're swimming.
- Water is a natural resource so we should always conserve it.
- Save water by turning off the faucet when you are brushing your teeth.
- Use refillable water bottles instead of buying bottled water.
- Keep your water safe by not throwing trash in lakes, oceans, or ponds.
- Don't forget to hydrate while you are outside in the sun.
- Sunscreen protects you from the sun, and keeps you outside having fun!
- Reapply sunscreen every two to three hours.
- Even if you're going to be in the water you still need sunscreen.
- Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays
- Never meet an online friend in person without your parent's knowledge or permission.
- When riding in a vehicle remember to put your seatbelt on and remind everyone else to do the same!
- Never post your personal information such as telephone number or home address on a Social Media website.
- You know how to stay away from dangers,remember that includes suspicious strangers.
- Swim with a buddy!
- If you're outside and you hear thunder or see lightning, it's time to go inside.
- To unplug, remember to pull on the plug and not the cord.
- Cords should not be run under furniture or rugs. Tell an adult if you find one.
- Stay 3 feet from the heat that means fireplaces, space heaters, ovens and camp fires!
- Water and electricity don't mix- they never have and they never will!
- Make sure you're wearing the right helmet for your sport.
- Practice good sportsmanship!
- Warm up your muscles with some stretches before you start playing.
- Know the rules of the game. When players know the rules of the game
- Don't play when you are injured.
- Fresh foods are better choices than packaged foods.
- Calcium builds bones and teeth- so drink a glass of milk today!
- It is best to eat foods of all colors. The more colors and textures in your daily meals, the better range of nutrients you'll get.
- Healthy eating does not have to mean giving up foods you like best, just learn to balance the food choices you make.
- Be healthy smart and eat piece of fruit with breakfast.
- When deciding what kind of bread or pasta to eat- choose 100% whole wheat!
- Be a good role model to the people around you by making healthy eating choices and getting regular exercise
- Fresh fruit with some low-fat or fat-free yogurt is a great way to start the day
- Your heart is a muscle, so exercise it! Take a walk, go jogging, jump rope and remember to have fun!
- Have a heart- celebrate by hugging the ones you care about!
- Spend at least an hour a day exercising, you can ice skate, snowboard, skateboard--you get the idea!
- Try to get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night.
- Remember to sneeze or cough into your elbow, shoulder, or tissue.
- When playing sports, don't forget your protective gear.
- Brushing your teeth twice a day is the best way to avoid cavities.
- You can make smart choices by eating lots of fruits and vegetables.
- Get Active! Run, play, and have fun!
- Don't wait too late to hydrate, 6-8 glasses will do it a day.
- Make healthy choices when snacking.
- Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day!
- Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of germs.
- For germ free hands, wash for 20 seconds under warm running water.
- If you accidentally sneeze or cough into your hand, make sure to wash your hands immediately so you don't spread your germs.
- It is really important to wash your hands after playing with animals.
- Set your water temperature to "cold" on your clothes washer.
- Never put anything over a lamp like clothes or a blanket
- Never play with matches, lighters, or candles.
- Remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms this month.
- Help your family come up with a fire escape plan
- When escaping a fire, get down, get out and stay out!
- Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food.
- Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry and seafood.
- Rinse fruit and vegetables with running tap water before you eat them.
- Do not buy or use cans that have been dented or that are bulging.
- Refrigerate leftovers and do not leave foods out at room temperature for more than two hours.
