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Wearing sunglasses is a good idea on a sunny day.

Sunshine

Sunshine can feel lovely, but you must stay safe. Learn simple ways to look after your skin and body when you play outside on sunny days.

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Fascinating Fact:

Drinking water in sunny weather helps stop you getting too hot. Water helps your body stay cool.

In KS1 PSHE, children learn how to enjoy sunny days safely. This includes wearing the right clothes, finding shade, and telling a trusted adult if they feel unwell or too hot.

  • Shade: A cooler place out of direct sunlight, like under a tree or umbrella.
  • Sunscreen: A cream you put on your skin to help protect it from the sun.
  • Dehydration: When your body does not have enough water.
How can KS1 children stay safe in the sun?

KS1 children can stay safe in the sun by wearing a hat, using sunscreen with an adult’s help, and playing in the shade during the hottest part of the day.

Why do we wear sunscreen when it is sunny?

We wear sunscreen to help protect our skin from the sun’s rays, which can cause sunburn and make skin sore.

What should a child do if they feel too hot outside?

If a child feels too hot, they should move to a cooler place, sit down, and tell a trusted adult straight away.

1 .
What should we drink on sunny days?
Milk
Water
Coffee
Slush puppies
It is important to drink extra water when the weather is hot to replace the water lost from sweating
2 .
Where should you not look on a sunny day?
In the shade
At the floor
At the sun
At a computer
You should not look directly at the sun as it can harm your eyes
3 .
When is the sun at its strongest?
Between 9 and 3
Between 2 and 6
Between 3 and 7
Between 10 and 4
The sun is at its strongest between the hours of 10am and 4pm
4 .
When should you first apply sun lotion?
As soon as you wake up
When your skin starts to feel hot
Once you are in the sun
30 minutes before you go out
It is recommended that sun lotion is applied 30 minutes before you go in the sun so that the body has time to absorb it
5 .
How can you protect your head, face and neck from the sun?
Keep your hood up
Wear a sun hat
Hide behind someone else
Wear a bicycle helmet
Sun hats with wide brims or neck covers are best and offer more coverage from the sun
6 .
Why do you need to protect yourself from the sun?
It can damage your bones
It can damage your skin
It makes your hair fall out
It makes you cough
The sun is very hot. If you are not protected, it can cause your skin to go red and burn - this can be very painful
7 .
How can you protect your eyes from the sun?
Wear glasses
Keep blinking
Use eyedrops
Wear sunglasses
Wearing sunglasses protects the eyes from the sun's rays. It is best to wear UV protected ones
8 .
How often should you reapply sun lotion?
Every 2 hours
Only if it comes off
Every 20 minutes
Twice a day
It is advised that you reapply sun lotion every two hours, more if you have been swimming
9 .
How can you protect your skin from the sun?
Put plenty of sun cream on
Keep moving
Cover yourself in water
Only have your back facing the sun
Sun cream that contains SPF will help keep the skin safe from the sun's UV rays
10 .
Which vitamin do we get from the sun?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
The sun provides us with a good source of vitamin D
Author:  Terri Brown

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