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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Celebrate Halloween!



31st October!
Make Halloween cards and posters, learn how to make masks, read poems and get some ideas about the Halloween costumes and make-up styles!
Bake a Halloween cake and invite your friends! Have fun!

Friday, October 30, 2009

A new school year doesn't have to mean new illnesses!

The school year always brings new friends, new teachers, new assignments, and unfortunately some new germs. But not to worry, a new school year doesn't have to mean new illnesses!
Follow these tips and you might score a perfect attendance record this year!

*Wash your hands with soap and water after you sneeze, cough, or use the bathroom. Count to 20 or sing a couple of rounds of Row, Row, Row Your Boat while you scrub!
*Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't available.*Use a tissue when you need to sneeze or cough. Throw your tissues in the trash—don't attempt a Guinness World Record for the biggest pile of dirty tissues!
*If you can't stifle a cough or sneeze in a tissue quickly enough, sneeze into the crook of your elbow.*Take a multi-vitamin every day.
*Don't share water bottles or drinks. Your friend might not know he or she is sick and spread germs to you.*Don't share your hair brush or hat. Little creatures like head lice could be hiding out and could be passed on from one person to another.
*Stay home from school, sports practice, and parties if you feel sick or have a fever.*Wash your dishes with detergent and very warm water to kill germs.
*Stay away from family gatherings and reunions if you are sick or if one of your family members is sick. Grandma and Grandpa and younger cousins may have a stronger reaction to the illness than you do.*Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet can help boost your immune system and help you fight off illnesses before they make you sick!
*Sleep eight or more hours every night. A strong body will help you fend off infections.*Wash your hands after you high five, fist bump or shake someone's hand.
*Don't double dip into the salsa or dip.*Get some fresh air and exercise every day. Outside air often carries fewer germs than stagnant indoor air.
*Avoid crowded places like movie theaters and shopping malls if the flu has been reported in your town.*Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. These areas are germ spreaders.
*Don't share ear buds with friends. They can harbor loads of germs.*Blow kisses to your sick friends and family instead of kisses and hugs.

It's a joke!

Read, read and read more!

Every piece you read is another adventure, isn't it?
Do you sometimes find yourself smiling?
You can experience others' lives and feelings through pages.
You can learn about the world and the nature, you can have information about the other cultures, you can read about the most popular and successful sports celebrities, you can read and develop awareness about your health.
You can read and laugh, you can read and cry...
Having recommendation hours with your friends and organising
book presentation contests
will raise your interest and pleasure in reading.
Enjoy!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Care what you eat!


Know what is good and bad for your health.
List the names of the vegetables and fruits you have never tasted.
Read about their nutrition facts.
Go to the closest market.
Touch and smell the vegetables, bring them home, cook them with your parents.
Take risks, try new tastes, you won't regret!

In the morning


Don't forget to have breakfast before you leave home for school.
You need energy throughout the long day waiting for you.
If you can't eat early in the morning,
drink a glass of warm milk with some honey or a glass of fresh fruit juice.
You will feel energitic and happy.
Try once and enjoy your school day!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Is it hard to study English? I don't think so.

Listening to your teacher and your friends in the class is very important. Plus making some notes will be very helpful, too.
Read your notes and try to remember the lesson when you get home.
Revise the words, make a couple of questions,
negative and affirmative sentences,
act the story in your book.
Share what you learned with your family.
It will only take 15-20 minutes. Try once,
you will be addicted to it:)