Healthy Habits of YWLA GEMS
Healthy Habits and routines have a positive impact on classroom learning, test scores, overall student success and well-being. Choices about what a family eats, amount of physical activity, relationships and home environment influence a child's educational experience. The YWLA school nurse encourages students and families to adopt healthy habits at school and home.
1. SLEEP - Get at least eight hours of sleep each night.
2. NUTRITION - Start the day with a healthy breakfast. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
3. EXERCISE - Aim for at least one hour of physical activity daily.
4. HAND WASHING - Wash hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water to prevent illness.
5. COVER - Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. Cough into your sleeve and dispose of tissues properly.
Healthy Habits and routines have a positive impact on classroom learning, test scores, overall student success and well-being. Choices about what a family eats, amount of physical activity, relationships and home environment influence a child's educational experience. The YWLA school nurse encourages students and families to adopt healthy habits at school and home.
1. SLEEP - Get at least eight hours of sleep each night.
2. NUTRITION - Start the day with a healthy breakfast. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
3. EXERCISE - Aim for at least one hour of physical activity daily.
4. HAND WASHING - Wash hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water to prevent illness.
5. COVER - Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. Cough into your sleeve and dispose of tissues properly.