The big ideaHat, sunscreen, shade and water keep us happy. Swim with a grown-up close by.
How it works
A hat, sunscreen, shade and water keep us happy in the sun.
Think of them as shields.
We swim only when a grown-up is close by.
Getting ready at the beach.
Example 1: A sun hat
Kit's grown-up gives out sun hats.
A hat keeps the sun off our heads and faces.
A floppy hat even keeps Bun's ears out of the sun, through two holes.
Example 2: Sunscreen
Kit holds still while his grown-up smooths cool sunscreen on his nose, ears and arms.
It is like a shield that helps his skin stay happy in the sun.
We add more after swimming.
🧴sunscreen🧒skin🛡️a shield
A shield for the skin.
Example 3: Shade and water
When the sun is high and hot, take a break in the shade.
Kit's throat feels dry, so he sips water.
He remembers to drink water often, even when he is busy playing.
Example 4: Asking to swim
Kit asks, 'May I swim?'
His grown-up says, 'Yes, I am right here with you.'
They splash in the shallow water close to the shore.
Words to know
sunscreen
A cool cream that helps your skin stay happy in the sun.
shade
A cool place out of the sun.
shield
Something that protects you.
shallow
Not deep, so it stays near the shore.
Watch out
Do not stay in the hot sun all day. Rest in the shade.
Do not skip the sunscreen, and add more after swimming.
Do not forget to drink. Sip water often.
Do not run into the water by yourself. Wait for a grown-up, and swim only when one is close by.
Try it
What does a sun hat do?
What can you do when the sun is high and hot?
When do you add more sunscreen?
When do you swim?
Answers: 1. keeps the sun off our heads and faces · 2. rest in the shade · 3. after swimming · 4. only when a grown-up is close by
Try at homeWith a grown-up, pack a sun bag for your next day outside, with a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. Talk about where you will swim and who will be close by.
For grown-upsPack a sun bag together with a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle, and agree before you set off where your child will swim and who will be close by.
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