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Updated: 2.5.10
Sun Safety Activities for Children
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Did you know that a few serious sunburns can increase a child's risk of developing skin cancer later in life? Playing outside is an important part of every child’s day, but they need to be protected. Click here for more information about sun safety.
Check out the sun safety activity sheets below for fun ideas to teach your children about being safe in the sun and staying healthy.
Sun Safety Activity Sheets
The following are some activity sheets that can be used to plan events at a day care center or for children's fun time. The following are available for download or print using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Shade Hunt - Teach children that shaded areas help to provide protection from the sun's rays and help keep our bodies cool.
Protect Your Skin - These activities show children how both animals and people cover up their skin so they won't get too much sun when they are outdoors.
Sprout a Lima Bean - All children love to grow things. Here are some ideas to show kids that everything needs sun to grow - but not too much!Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section, California Department of Health Services
A Day at the Beach Without Ever Leaving the Playground - This activity sheet gives ideas for several great games and activities, including snacks that you can do with your children. Children can have fun while finding out more about healthy ways to play outdoors in the sun.
Let's Go on a Safari! - Host a safari party at your center without ever leaving the back yard! Use this activity sheet to get ideas for fun games and crafts you can do with your children. At the same time, they will learn about keeping their skin safe from the sun, eating healthy and being physically active. Don't forget to try the healthy safari snacks!
Let's Have a Luau - Great ideas for fun projects you can do with your children. While they have fun with games and other physical activities, they'll learn about how to keep their skin safe from too much sun. And be sure to have your children try the healthy Hawaiian-style snacks!How Does Your Garden Grow? - Host a garden party at your center and use this time to reinforce messages about sun safety, healthy eating and physical activity with your children.
Pirates of the Chesapeake Activity Sheet - Host a pirate party at your center to teach children about keeping their skin safe from the sun, eating healthy and being physically active. Don't forget to try the healthy treasure treats!
For more information see: Sun and Water Safety
Anne Arundel County Department of Health, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, 410-222-7095