How do you teach kids sun safety?
Remember it’s not just about sunscreen.
- Apply lip balm with SPF 30 and reapply regularly.
- Cover up by wearing wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses with UV protection and protective clothing.
- Seek shade whenever possible.
- Avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
What are the 5 principles of sun protection?
For the best protection, use all five SunSmart steps:
- Slip on covering clothing. Choose clothing that covers as much skin as possible, for example, collared shirts with long sleeves.
- Slop on SPF 30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen.
- Slap on a hat.
- Seek shade.
- Slide on some sunglasses.
How can we promote sun safety in childcare?
What your child care provider will do to protect your child from the sun
- Minimising outdoor play during peak UV periods.
- Using shade for outdoor play.
- Use of sun safe hats and protective clothing.
- Use of sun screen.
- Education about sun protection.
- Role modelling so staff are a positive influence on children.
What are 3 sun safety tips?
Use these seven tips to stay safe in the sun.
- Wear protective clothing.
- Make sunglasses your favorite accessory.
- Limit your sun time, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. That’s when the sun’s rays are at their strongest.
- Use sunscreen and use it right.
- Say no to tanning.
- Give up the vitamin D excuse.
How do you explain sun safety with children in childcare?
Staff, educators and children are required to wear sun-safe clothing that covers as much of the skin (especially the shoulders, back and stomach) as possible. This includes wearing: loose fitting shirts and dresses with sleeves and collars or covered neckline • longer style skirts, shorts and trousers.
How do you make sun safety fun?
8 Tips to Have Fun in the Sun
- Use Sunscreen. Our first sun safety tip is a no-brainer: Use sunscreen!
- Wear the Right Clothes. Our next tip is to wear the right clothes.
- Avoid Certain Times.
- Wear Sunglasses.
- Check Medicines.
- Learn How to Read the UV Index.
- Use Extra Caution.
- Keep an Eye on Kids.
Why is sun safety important?
You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can damage skin cells.
How do educators promote sun safety?
Why is sun protection so important in childcare?
This sun protection policy has been developed to protect all children and staff in childcare centres in NSW from the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun and reduce their risk of developing skin cancer.
How can we take care of our sun?
use sunscreen and lip balm with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 for UVB protection and four stars for UVA protection. apply sunscreen and lip balm liberally 30 minutes before going out and don’t forget your head, neck and ears. re-apply sunscreen at least every two hours.
How do you keep the sun safe?
Five ways to be sun safe
- Slip on a shirt.
- Slop on broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- Slap on a broad-brimmed hat.
- Seek shade.
- Slide on some sunglasses.
What is sun safety for kids doing to promote sun protection?
In collaboration with the California Dept. of Health Services and with sponsorship from the US Environmental Protection Agency, Sun Safety for Kids has produced two new sun protection educational videos. One is designed for students in Grades 1-3, and the other will target Grades 4-6. Learn more about the videos here.
Is classroom instruction enough for school sun safety programs?
Classroom instruction is certainly a very important component of a school sun safety program. A single intervention, such as a one-time school assembly, can be impressive but for maximum effectiveness children should receive age-appropriate sun safety instruction at every grade level.
Why is sun protection so important?
Why Is Sun Protection Important? We all need some sun exposure. When skin is exposed to the sun, our bodies make vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones.
How can I protect my family from the sun’s harmful rays?
Here are some tips on how to help keep your family safe from too much exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Keep babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight.