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Sun Safety - Alex Fun Time Presentations
Updated: 4.25.08
Alex the Alligator
Dear Child Care Providers:
For the past seven years, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, through its Learn To Live Campaign for Healthy Living, has offered sun safety information featuring "Alex the Alligator," to licensed day care providers in the County. On this page, you will find a schedule for the Alex the Alligator sun safety programs scheduled at various branches of the Anne Arundel County Public Libraries and fun activities you can do with your children.
If you have any questions, call the Learn To Live Line at
410-222-7979.
We hope you and your children will enjoy these ideas.
Have fun!
Who is Alex the Alligator?
Alex the Alligator Fun Time Program at the Anne Arundel County Public Libraries - The Department of Health's sun safety staff brings you a fun and interactive program for your children. Find out more below about the program and to get an Alex the Alligator Fun Time schedule.Alex the Alligator Fun Time programs at the Anne Arundel County Public Libraries
Alex is back with a new program!
is enjoying growing up in Anne Arundel County.
Originally from Florida, Alex is learning during his adventures
how to protect his skin from the sun to keep it from turning to leather.
The program is presented by
the Anne Arundel County Department of Health staff
and focuses on the importance of sun safety throughout the year.
Children will be able to dress a picture of Alex with
sun protective clothing for each season of the year.
Children will also sing along and dance
to the Sun Safe Pokey. They will learn
how animals protect themselves from the
sun, and they will play a beach ball
game. At the end of the program,
all particpants will meet Alex the Alligator.
The program lasts about 30-45 minutes.
Anne Arundel County Public Library Fun Time Presentations for 2008:
Monday, June 2:Linthicum Public Library at 10 a.m.
400 Shipley Road, Linthicum
410-222-6265
Wednesday, June 4:
Eastport Public Library at 10 a.m.
269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis
410-222-1770
and
Mountain Road Public Library at 2 p.m.
4730 Mountain Road, Pasadena
410-222-6699
Thursday, June 5:
Severna Park Public Library at 10 a.m.
45 McKinsey Road, Severna Park
410-222-6290
and
Provinces Public Library at 2 p.m.
2624 Annapolis Road, Severn
410-222-6280
Monday, June 9:
Edgewater Public Library at 10 a.m.
25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater
410-222-1538
Tuesday, June 10:
North County Public Library at 10 a.m.
1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie
410-222-6270
and
Riviera Beach Public Library at 2 p.m.
1130 Duvall Highway, Pasadena
410-222-6285
Wednesday, June 11:
Maryland City Public Library at 10 a.m.
3501 Russett Common, Laurel
301-725-2390
and
Broadneck Public Library at 2 p.m.
1275 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis
410-222-1905
Thursday, June 12:
Crofton Public Library at 10 a.m.
1681 Riedel Road, Crofton
410-222-7915 or 301-261-3909
* Library Fun Time Programs are presented for children ages 3-7, unless otherwise noted. Parents and caregivers must accompany 3 and 4-year-olds. Children 5 years and older may attend alone, provided an adult remains in the branch.
Activity Sheets
The following are some activity sheets the can be used to plan events at your center. 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!
Anne Arundel County Department of Health, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, 410-222-7095