How To: Prepare Your 3rd Grader for School by Michelle Jenkins https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra Make sure your kiddo is ready to go for this school year! en-us 2020-07-18 18:06:24 UTC 2025-10-29 16:12:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f60e.png Proper Snacks = Muy importante! mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657509917 Popcorn
Carrots
Raisins
Rice Cakes
Energy Bars
Yogurt
Mixed Nuts
Dried/Fresh Fruits
Veggie Sticks]]> 2020-07-18 18:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657509917 Nutrition is KEY! mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657510614 Nutritional deficits can decrease test scores!  ]]> 2020-07-18 18:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657510614 Too much dietary fat and unbalanced diets in general can impair cognition mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657512478 Studies by: Greenwood & Winocur, 2001 and Ramakrishna, 1999.]]> 2020-07-18 19:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657512478 1 out of 12 kiddos with an iron deficiency are 2x likely to score below average in math. mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657513091 Study by Halterman, 2001.]]> 2020-07-18 19:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657513091 ALSO: Students with diets low in vitamin B-12 have reduced learning ability mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657514810 Study by Louwman et. al., 2000.]]> 2020-07-18 19:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657514810 Vitamin A supports learning and memory mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657518621 Study by Misner er al., 2001 say sweet potatoes and other orange vegetables ]]> 2020-07-18 19:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657518621 Drink WATER! mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657520411 A little bit of water (aka 8-12 glasses per day) goes a long way! 

Hydration is important to the brain's normal development and functioning (Maughan, 2003)]]> 2020-07-18 19:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657520411 Catch some zzZZZ's mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657522521 REM sleep is crucial for:
  • memory
  • creativity
  • learning
  • alertness
  • vigilance
8-12 hours are needed!
]]> 2020-07-18 19:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657522521 Reduce violent video games mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657524230 The link between violent video games and aggressive behavior is compelling according to Anderson & Bushman, 2001.]]> 2020-07-18 19:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657524230 Support Social and Emotional Growth! mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657524821 2020-07-18 19:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657524821 Active Play! mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657525280 Encourage your child to play outside or with other kids. 
This is extremely beneficial in developing problem solving skills and coping strategies. Which are KEY skills to have inside the classroom!]]> 2020-07-18 19:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657525280 mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657869810 2020-07-19 20:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657869810 Get some exercise mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657871081 Exercise can encourage cell growth!]]> 2020-07-19 20:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657871081 mjenks611 https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657884534 2020-07-19 21:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mjenks611/7mhr1lkxfhfcjqra/wish/657884534