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Contents PG Things you 8-11 need to know

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This Month: FRUIT

FLOWER

ANIMAL

GREENDOINGS

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5 ways to create a healthy PG 24

PG 27

Help prevent student learning loss

Three Reasons Why Dutch Children Are the Happiest Children

Deliciously easy sustainable eating PG

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Did you Know… Apples are rich in ber, vitamins, and minerals, all of which bene ts health. They also provide an array of antioxidants,.These substances help neutralize free radicals.

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The authors found that those who ate the most apples had a lower risk of thrombotic stroke.

Apples contain many nutrients that may lower the risk of stoke. One 2017 review found, for example, that people who consume the most ber appear to have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke.

A medium sized apple around 3 inches in diameter and weighing 182 grams provides 4.37grams of ber.

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Did you Know… Historically the rose was of great importance to the Romans and Egyptians. Romans would use them as room decorations, or wear them on a string around their necks and anything which was said, “under the rose” was deemed to be a secret. Cleopatra of Egypt was believed to have covered the entire oor of her palace room with rose pedals before Mark Anthony visited her Because they are low maintenance and nice looking, rose shrubs are used as landscaping plants for hedging or planting on hillsides as the thorns can discourage intruders and the hillside slopes are utilized as stabilizing method to stop soil erosion. The rose comes in all colors although a black rose is not actually black it is usually a dark red. Each color has a different meaning or symbolizes something different to us for example red means love, orange means desire, yellow means joy.

A rose is a symbol of heaven and harmony in the world.

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15 minutes a day can help prevent student learning loss

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Distance learning, hybrid models, social-distanced in-person - school has looked very di erent over the last year, and this interrupted learning has understandably impacted kids. While some children thrived learning at home, many others struggled staying on top of their learning and have fallen behind.

Cumulative learning loss from the pandemic is still unknown, but experts worry it could be substantial, especially in mathematics. According to research by McKinsey & Company, students on average are likely to lose ve to nine months of learning by the end of this school year.

"Between the learning loss from the pandemic and the typical learning loss associated with summer break, many parents are concerned about their children falling behind, now more than ever," says Shannon O'Reilly, a dedicated teacher of 15 years. "Children can lose up to two months of learning over summer break alone, and that can make it even harder to catch up."

Fortunately, there are many ways to combat interrupted learning loss and help students stay on track for the upcoming school year in just 15 minutes a day:

Read together

In addition to supporting educational development, reading just 15 minutes a day can have many bene ts, including boosting brain connectivity, increasing vocabulary and comprehension, and reducing stress. Check out books or download e-books from the local library. For younger kids, read out loud and ask questions to get them thinking deeper about the story. For older kids, both read the same book and then discuss it after each chapter.

Engage in grade-level skill practice

Summer Bridge Activities all-in-one workbooks from Carson Dellosa Education are a ordable and packed with tons of activities to keep the learning going during the summer and to support learning during the school year. These teacher-recommended workbooks are available in preschool through grade 8. Each book features over 60 days of standards-based activities that can be completed in 15 minutes a day. Additional activities also help kids set goals and stay mentally and physically active.

Embrace math in your world Think about how often you use math in daily life. Now, use these examples as learning opportunities with your children. Select a recipe and cook it together, taking time to explain fractions, measurements and counting. A trip to the corner store can be Explore armchair travel Many museums and other historic places have extended their o erings to include free virtual visits to help encourage learning while people are at home. For example, no passport is needed when you make a virtual visit to the Louvre in Paris at louvre.fr/en/online-tours. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History o ers virtual tours of current and past exhibits at naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/ virtual-tour. Google Arts and Culture has numerous opportunities to learn about people, art and important places, including virtual tours of the White House.

Try STEAM activities Have fun doing science, technology, engineering, art and math activities together. Who can build the tallest tower out of mini-marshmallows and toothpicks? How about creating tie-dye shirts and learning how primary colors mix to create beautiful new hues? Fill up a pool and play a game of "Sink or Float." Try growing a container garden of fruit, vegetables and herbs. Keep track of their growth daily in a garden journal.

"When activities are fun and achievable, kids will only focus on the smiles and won't even realize the important learning that is happening," says Shannon. "Whether it's an engaging workbook or a visit to a museum on the other side of the world, just 15 minutes a day can make a big di erence in your child's education now and in the future."

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• Honey bees must gather nectar from two million owers to make one pound of honey

• One been has to y about 90,000 miles- tree times around the globe to make one pound of honey..

• The average bee will make only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.

• A honey bee visits 50 to 100 owers during a collection trip.

• A honey bee can y for up to six miles, and as fast as 15 miles per hour.

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5 ways to create a healthy indoor environment this season

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Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors where the air can be up to ve times more polluted than outdoor air. Homes contain a number of unwanted particles such as dust, dander and mold. While invisible to the naked eye, indoor air can also contain viruses and bacteria, which can live on surfaces and become airborne. When coupled with the contaminated outdoor air that creeps its way inside through ventilation, your home can be oating with pollutants.

Luckily, there are simple measures you can take to improve and maintain a healthy indoor environment.

1. Invest in a high-performing air puri er - Poor indoor air quality can worsen underlying health issues, and long-term exposure has also been associated with new-onset asthma as well as with exacerbation of pre-existing asthma.*

As you prepare to spend more time inside this winter, adding an air puri er is a simple, yet e ective way to help ensure cleaner indoor air. Consider a high-grade air puri er like Blueair's HealthProtect 7470i™ which is the only air puri er to provide 24/7 protection against viruses and bacteria.**

"I don't think many people realize that indoor air can actually be more polluted than outdoor air," said Dr. Taz Bhatia, M.D. "In my household, we deal with allergies and have a shedding dog, so when I discovered Blueair's HealthProtect™ air puri er earlier this year it was a total game changer for us. I love knowing our HealthProtect™ is constantly working to protect me and my family against harmful pollutants and that I have one less thing to worry about."

2. Opt for natural home cleaners - Pollutants like dust, pet dander and mold can easily build up in a home and worsen indoor air quality. Consider using household cleaners with natural solutions that can still clean e ectively without the same impact as harsh chemicals.

3. Eliminate individual sources of pollution - Activities like cooking without proper ventilation, using a wood-burning replace and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) let o from personal care products are all forms of pollution. Take inventory of your household and determine what may be negatively a ecting your indoor environment.

4. Keep pets groomed and clean - Not only do our furry friends often cause noticeable odors in our homes, they also shed pet dander which can linger in the air and bring in harmful particles from the outdoors. Simple things like keeping your pet groomed and cleaned regularly will help with excess shedding and dander.

5. Maintain a healthy sleep space - Mattresses and pillows can be a big source of contamination in the home. Taking simple measures such as washing your bedding each week in hot water and using mattress and pillow protectors can help prevent the spread of allergens and pollutants.

Not only will keeping a clean home help your physical health, it will grant you peace of mind knowing you and your family are spending time in a clean, safe place.

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Three Reasons Why Dutch Children Are the Happiest Children

According to the recently released World Happiness Report, many of the happiest nations are those found in the Germanic portions of the world. One of these is the Netherlands But the Netherlands doesn’t just contain happy adults; it contains happy children as well, as author Rina Mae Acosta explains in an interview for MarketWatch. As Acosta sees it, there are several things which Dutch parents do which promote this happiness, three of which are below 1. They Teach Self-Control When it comes to dietary choices, Dutch parents aren’t opposed to letting their children indulge in unhealthy foods. This is particularly evident in the fact that chocolate is a staple of the Dutch breakfast. But according to Acosta, “if children are allowed their own indulgences, it becomes less of a taboo and they learn to have more self-control. 2. They Reject Entitlement Unlike American children who seem to believe that they need to be waited on hand and foot, Acosta explains that Dutch children [A]re not children who are entitled – in fact, the children who are spoiled and entitled are often the unhappiest, I nd … Middle-class Dutch children would know even if they wanted something, they have to actually work for it 3. They Encourage Independenc Dutch parents are careful, Acosta explains, but they strive to avoid the dreaded helicopter parenting by letting children go places on their own and directing their own play They bike to school. They have 45 minutes of recess. They’re also expected to play outside. The rst years of school, they’re encouraged to create their own play dates. The parents talk and it’s decided whose house the children are going to be at, and what time the children are picked up dropped off at their house. During that time, the children are expected to entertain themselves In a nutshell, Acosta describes parenting in the Netherlands as “an intuitive parenting approach that most of us already know but have forgotten.” In other words, it’s plain old common sense Unfortunately, the loss of common sense in American parenting may be detrimental to children long after they have matured. According to a recent study by Southern Methodist University, college females subjected to helicopter parenting are less well-adjusted psychologically. College males, on the other hand, encounter greater anxiety and depression if they are not trained to be independent individuals The fact is, Americans seem to have desired the best for their children so badly that they have gone to extremes to control the environment in which their child is raised. Do more parents need to reverse course and realize that to be a success, a child must rst be taught to stand on his own two feet? Annie Holmquist Annie is a research associate with Intellectual Takeout. In her role, she writes for the blog, conducts a variety of research for the organization's websites and social media pages, and assists with development projects. She particularly loves digging into the historical aspects of America's educational structure.

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New study nds - Adolescence isn't easy on anyone. The physical, psychological, social and emotional changes are di cult for young people since many do not have the tools to deal with the whirlwind of feelings that come with growing up. That's why parents and educators are increasingly focused on teaching emotional regulation. These are the skills that help us to manage emotions and behavior despite negative circumstances. Children who understand and self-regulate their emotions are better able to control impulses, be exible when things change unexpectedly, and manage behavior when feeling angry or upset.

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Emotional regulation is especially important for today's kids. Everything from social media pressures to distance learning during a pandemic has added complexity and uncertainty to adolescence. Young people in low socioeconomic circumstances often face additional stressors such as abuse, neighborhood violence, hunger or housing insecurity. Given how psychologically vulnerable kids are at this age, schools are redoubling their e orts to build these skills in their students.

Any parent will tell you that this is easier said than done. However, a growing body of research indicates that mindful practices like yoga help children develop the tools to better manage their emotions. More and more studies indicate that yoga promotes and improves emotional self-regulation along with other positive psychological outcomes in adolescents.

The latest of these studies was published in February in the Journal of Child and Family Studies by a team of researchers from Duke University, University of North Carolina and Harvard Medical School. They examined the psychological impact of the Kundalini Yoga-based Y.O.G.A. for Youth afterschool program on students in North Carolina's Chapel Hill-Carrboro public school system. Since its inception in 1998, Y.O.G.A. for Youth has provided schools, juvenile detention centers and other youthoriented organizations with customized yoga programming tailored to address the behavioral, emotional and physical needs of children.

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higher levels of scholastic aptitude and expanded behavioral management skills. Students with academic or behavioral challenges were o ered an after-school program free of charge, either the Y.O.G.A. for Youth program or an alternative activity.

The students who chose yoga participated in 12 40-minute classes over a period of six weeks. Each class consisted of the mindfulness practices found in Kundalini Yoga: mantras, breath practice, physical warm-ups, a kriya (a speci c sequence of physical postures that incorporate speci c breath patterns, eye focus and hand positions), meditation and relaxation.

Both the yoga group and the comparison group completed written surveys before and after the six-week study period that measured emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, stress and mindfulness. Students who participated in yoga also completed a short mood measure survey before and after each class. Researchers analyzed the results and found that students in the yoga program reported a signi cant improvement in emotion regulation across the six-week program. They also found that students reported signi cant decreases in anger, depression and fatigue after one single Y.O.G.A. for Youth class session.

There is still more research to be done, but these results have important implications for the positive impact of school-based yoga programs. The initial evidence suggests that the emotional self-regulation and mind-body awareness skills provided by yoga in education settings can help adolescents cope with life's challenges more e ectively and help them grow into healthy adults. It o ers additional support for integrating yoga into daily routines to give students the critical emotional skills they'll use the rest of their lives.

Not every school system has yoga available as an after-school program, so it's important to note there are other ways to help your children or students bene t from yoga and mindfulness practices. For ideas on how to incorporate Kundalini Yoga practices at home, visit 3HO.org or yogaforyouth.org.

Deliciously easy sustainable eating (BPT) - Today, consumers are beginning to use one more guideline to determine how to spend their food dollars: sustainability. The public is increasingly curious about where and how their food is produced and what impact it has on the environment - and for good reason. The world's population is rapidly expanding and it's estimated there will be over 9 billion people on the planet by 2050.

A healthy diet should include food choices that respect future accessibility to nutritious food and overall global health. Over the past several years, the interest in plant-based foods has skyrocketed, and it's not just from vegans and vegetarians. A new crop of consumers, dubbed Flexitarians, have emerged and are changing the way newer generations are eating.

From meatless meals to plant-centric plates, there are many ways to eat more sustainably without loss of avor. Gone are the days of tasteless vegetarian o erings; instead, both professional chefs and home cooks are experimenting with adding more fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains to traditional meatcentric dishes. One example is that of The Blend, a cooking technique that blends nely chopped mushrooms with ground meat. This is a culinary trend that appeals to health professionals and conservationists alike. It's sustainable, nutritious and delicious, making it healthier on the plate and gentler on the planet.

If it seems like mushrooms are everywhere, it's because they are. In addition to popular cooking techniques like The Blend, mushrooms are

seemingly the star of almost every new food product from jerky and chips to tea and co ee. And it's not just an ingredient in new products. In 2020, few produce items surpassed the popularity of mushrooms. Their taste, accessibility and health bene ts have made them popular with Generations X, Y and Z as well as a top seller at grocery stores across the country.

So why is it that mushrooms are the poster child for sustainable nutrition? It starts on the farm. Mushrooms have a unique growing process unlike any other produce item where they require zero light, require merely 1.8 gallons of water and generate only .7 pounds of carbon dioxide per pound for production. In addition, the annual average yield of mushrooms is 7.1 pounds per square foot - meaning up to 1 million pounds of mushrooms can be produced on just one acre.

Often grouped with vegetables, mushrooms provide many of the nutrient attributes of produce, as well as attributes more commonly found in meat, beans or grains. According to the USDA's FoodData Central, one serving (5 medium/90g) of white, raw mushrooms contains 20 calories, 0g fat, 3g protein and is very low in sodium (0mg/<1% recommended daily value). Few foods naturally contain vitamin D, and mushrooms are unique in that they are the only food in the produce aisle that contain vitamin D. Speci cally, one serving of raw, UV-exposed, white (90g) and crimini (80g) mushrooms contains 23.6mcg (118% RDA) and 25.52mcg (128% RDA) of vitamin D, respectively.

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Want to go green? These 3 energy choices have big impact

(BPT) - This Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating climate action, partnering with companies and organizations that are leading the way to a clean energy future and a healthier planet by investing in energy e ciency with ENERGY STAR and green power with the Green Power Partnership. Companies that partner with EPA through these programs make investments that are good for their bottom line and good for the communities they serve. Earth Day is the ideal time to follow their example and join the celebration by exploring ways you and your family can make a di erence.

Purchasing renewable energy, choosing ENERGY STAR certi ed products, or driving an electric vehicle (EV) are three ways you can make smart energy choices that help the environment. Learn more at energystar.gov/earthday.

1. Tap into green power

Green power has never been more available with options expanding every day. Wind power provides the largest renewable generation capacity in the United States today, creating enough electricity to o set the energy consumption of 29.5 million average American homes. There is currently enough solar power installed in the U.S. to power over 12 million average American homes.

Because green power has become increasingly accessible nationwide, many homeowners can now make the choice to switch to renewable, sustainable energy sources. Interested in tapping into green power for your home? Research local green power options or contact your utility provider directly. Even if nothing is available, you will have taken an important step in voicing your interest in future options, which supports investment in expansion.

2. Choose energy e ciency

The typical household spends nearly $1,900 each year on energy bills. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label are independently certi ed to save energy. A home out tted with these products can save 24% or about $450 on household energy bills. Plus, you will avoid more than 4,100 pounds of carbon pollution.

ENERGY STAR certi ed products include not only kitchen and laundry appliances, water heaters and HVAC systems, but also doors and windows, consumer electronics, ceiling fans and light bulbs. You can search for certi ed products at energystar.gov/product nder and purchase many online or at local retail stores.

3. Explore electric cars

In the market for a new vehicle? An electric vehicle is Mother Nature approved. Thanks to technological advances, the number of plug-in EVs on the road in the United States is rapidly increasing - as are charging stations nationwide. Fully electric cars produce no tailpipe emissions, plus for every mile driven, the average cost to drive an EV is typically less than half the cost of driving a standard gasoline vehicle.

In addition to saving on fuel, fully electric vehicles also have fewer moving parts, so typically require less maintenance - and no emissions testing. Allelectric vehicle driving ranges are increasing, with some models able to drive over 300 miles on a single charge. Depending on your driving needs, you may be able to rely completely on plugging in only at home. And when you do plug in at home, make sure you have an ENERGY STAR certi ed electric vehicle charger for even more cost savings and environmental bene t.

What you do now will impact the wellness of the planet for generations to come. Make your energy choices count every day.

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