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What does it mean to be mindful? It means to pay attention to what is happening right now. Try not to think about the past or the future. You can do it anywhere and anytime. Use your senses to help…
Have you ever seen a hawk? They soar high in the sky. They might make you say, “Wow!” That is the feeling of awe. It is a feeling of wonder and amazement. Scientists have studied awe. It is a positive…
To be healthy, you need to move your body. It can be fun to exercise with others. Here are some great ways to stay fit. Who will exercise with you? Join a team. Add action to your day and…
Kids should be active for at least 60 minutes each day. That is what doctors recommend. That adds up to one hour. Can you make a plan to meet this goal? Here are tips. Exercise Plan Look at your daily…
Sometimes, you visit the doctor even though you are not sick. This visit is called a checkup. You should have one each year. A doctor will make sure you are healthy and growing. Here is what you can expect to…
Doctors who treat children are called pediatricians. Meet Dr. Jaclyn Dovico. She is a pediatrician. Dr. Dovico used to work at a bank. But she wanted to help kids. So she became a doctor. That was six years ago. Some…
Can you name your feelings? This is an important skill. It is called emotional intelligence. All feelings are normal. Naming them can help you understand them better. You can feel happy. Some people like tasty treats. They smile or…
It is good to understand your emotions. Can you notice how others are feeling too? They may not say out loud how they are feeling. But you can look for signs. Then you can act. A friend is smiling. They…
Summer can be very hot. There is lots of sun. It is a good time to swim and have fun outside. What do you do in the summer? Days are longer. The sun stays up later in the summer.…
Summer is fun. But too much heat or sun is unhealthy. Here are some tips for staying safe. Apply sunscreen. The sun’s rays are strong. They can burn your skin. Sunscreen (above) can block those rays. Drink water. …
When winter ends, spring begins. The weather gets warmer. Plants and animals return. Your senses can help you experience spring. Here’s how. See. Take a look. You can see lots of animals in the spring. Birds return when weather warms.…
A plant grows in stages. Follow the arrows to learn about a lemon tree’s life cycle. 1. A seed is planted. Its shell is hard. A seed needs soil to grow in. It needs water and sunlight, too. 2. The…
Winter is the coldest season. Some places prepare for icy weather. Here are four things you might see in winter. Snow Water freezes in the clouds. It turns into ice crystals. They fall to the ground as snowflakes. Sleet If…
Winter can be cold. Less food grows. Animals get ready for these changes. Here is how they do it. Some animals migrate. Many birds (above) move to warmer places. So do whales and elk. Some animals hibernate. These animals…
Fall is the season between summer and winter. Weather goes from hot to cool. Animals get ready for this change. Plants change too. Leaves change color. Look at these trees. Some leaves are yellow. Some are red and orange.…
Each season has its fruits and vegetables. Here are four items that are picked in the fall. Apples Fall is apple season. You can pick your own at an orchard (above). Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes grow in the ground. They…
There are many ways to help your community. Some people work to protect the environment. Others strive to make the world more fair. What is important to you? Here are some ways to get started. Organize a group. In a…
You belong to many communities. You are part of your city or town. You are part of your school. You might be part of a team or club. In a community, every person matters. Do your part to make others…
Time for school! Students go there every weekday. It is a community they are part of. Here are four spaces at school. Library The school library has books. Students can take them home. Or they can read them there. The…
Many people work at a school. Their jobs are important. These people help the school community run smoothly. Getting to School Crossing guards (above) guide students across the street. They signal for cars to stop. They keep kids…
