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For kids, this is one of the funnest nights of the year. But when you're out trick-or-treating make sure you also stay safe by following these rules.
KidsCast wishes you a safe and fun Halloween!
The winner of our first essay contest of the year is 3rd grade student Alexa from Clarence Cannon Elementary School in Elsberry. Alexa believes education is the best way to keep kids safe. She says there are many things students can learn in order to avoid fighting and defend themselves. Listen to Alexa read her essay on this week's show. You can also learn more about staying safe at school by checking out the keep schools safe website.
Tonight is October's full moon. What a beautiful sight. But how much do you really know about why we only see the full face of the moon on one night a month? There are eight different phases the moon goes through every month. You can learn about what they are at Kids Astronomy. Also listen to backyard astronomy expert Paul Mortfield explain just how far you can see just by looking into the sky on a clear night.
Something fun to do is to dazzle your friends with a few magic tricks. They're often easy to learn and you usually don't need much more than a deck of cards or a hat. Listen to this week's show for the basics. We'd love to get ideas and suggestions from you about easy tricks other kids can learn. Send them in.
Did you know that your school could get awarded for giving you a healthy menu at lunch time? The Healthier School Challenge recognizes elementary schools that voluntarily meet nutrition criteria established by the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. The school will get either Gold, Silver, or Bronze status. You can improve your health by eating fruits and vegetable and whole grain wheat products. You'll feel better and maybe even get better grades. Find out if your school is part of the Healthier School Challenge and see which color status you're eating under.
Get out is the number one thing you have to remember if there's ever a fire in your home. Listen to this week's show for tips on how to get out safely, like feeling a door before you open it. Write in and tell us about your experience with fire prevention.
October is National Apple Month. It's a great reminder to kids that eating healthy is a great way to live. Did you know there are 2,500 different varieties of apples grown in the United States? They come in many shades of red, yellow and green. Besides apple pie, apples are used in making sauces, ciders and trail mixes among other things. Apples are a healthy snack and a great source of one essential nutrient, fiber. They're not only a great source of fiber but have no fat, salt or cholesterol. keep in mind though, the peel is what carries the most healthy ingredients. So you should eat it. Get more apple facts here.
Fire prevention is something every member of your family should be aware of. That's why the National Fire Protection Agency sets aside one week every year to spread the word about avoiding fires. Listen to this week's show to get tips about keeping your home and yourself safe.
If you didn't get a chance to write in for September's essay contest, don't worry about it. Just write one for October. This month's topic is Alcohol. We want to know why you don't plan to drink. Tell us what impacts your opinion about alcohol and how other kids could benefit from knowing what you know. If your essay is chosen as our winner, you'll get a great prize. You have until the last day of the month to send an essay in. Also fill out our quick survey and help our sponsor, the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse learn more about kids.
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The leaves can change into many colors making the landscape look like a completed work of art. And learning about what goes into the landscape canvas can be fun for the nature lover in you. Listen to this week's show to learn about the different variety of trees and plant life that make all the colors you see. Check out the Missouri Department of Conservation's Fall Color Update as well. You'll find out where you can go to see fall coloring. Send us your own photos or write in and tell us about what you love about fall.
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