1.    Eat healthy food: Golden Hill Elementary offers 2 free meals a day.  Encourage your child to take advantage of these meals and to eat a variety of the foods offered.  Breakfast is the most important meal so get to school on time for breakfast.

 

2.    Exercise every day: Children should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day. Exercise has been shown to improve academic performance, self-concept and mental health.

 

3.    Get a good night’s sleep:  Children from age 5-12 need 10-11 hours of sleep each night. Not getting enough sleep can cause mood swings, behavioral problems and problems with your child’s thought processes. All of these can impact their learning.  Set up a bedtime routine so your child gets enough sleep to perform their best at school.

 

4.    Brush teeth twice a daily: Children should brush their teeth at least twice daily.  Teeth should be flossed daily. Diet is very important to prevent tooth decay. If oral hygiene is started young, costly trips to the dentists can be avoided and…..everyone loves a beautiful smile!

 

5.    Daily grooming: It is important to maintain cleanliness for health and self esteem.  Make sure your child is bathing daily, wears clean clothes and keeps their hair clean, neat and brushed.