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| From Sun Safety Alliance Photos |
Sun-safety education should be modeled and talked about while incorporating it into daily routines for infants and toddlers. Language and action together can introduce the concept of taking care of the body.
The following learning activities are included in this section:
Wearing Clothing
Hats Galore
Fun and Sun Glasses
Shade Play
Wearing Sunscreen
Sun Safety Song
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| From Sun Safety Alliance Photos |
The main message for infants and toddlers is “Your skin protects you. I will help you protect your skin.” Begin to introduce the idea of “You should protect your skin." To toddlers, who are typically in the stage of autonomy (“Do it myself!”).
While learning about sun safety, infants and toddlers hear new vocabulary words and see that you protect them. Teaching sun safety provides opportunities for toddlers to begin developing skills such as communication, self-help, fine motor, and gross motor.
Children learn by example, so adults should practice sun-safety every day. Include infants and toddlers to the degree that they are ready. Infants need frequent and caring communication and toddlers need many opportunities for physical activity and independence.
Download an activities sheet for infants and toddlers here
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