Sun
A |
Avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight, seek shade, and never indoor tan. |
W | Wear sun protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses year-round. |
A | Apply recommended amounts of broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sunburn protection factor (SPF) ≥ 30 to all exposed skin and reapply every two hours, or as needed. |
R | Routinely examine your whole body for changes in your skin and report suspicious changes to a parent or healthcare provider. |
E | Educate your family and community about the need to be SunAWARE. |
Martin Touhey, Elementary and SunAWARE Educator provides a fun and informative lesson on sun safety for children in grades K-2.
What are these Spots on my Skin?
by Scott and Gus Naughton
Gus and Scott Naughton, a father and son team, created this book to encourage children to pay more attention to changes on their skin. "Spots appear as you grow older, and you should learn to keep track of them", says eight year old Gus. "We wanted children to have a better understanding of how the skin works and why we develop spot's on our skin."
Wiseheart Saves the Dawn FREE
by Maryellen Maguire-Eisen and Jane Shanny
Wiseheart is the story of a curious and courageous boy from the Cahto Indian tribe. He lives in the land now known as northern California. As he dares to confront his tribe's deep secret, he makes a remarkable discovery. This story has been adapted from traditional tales and is designed to teach another important lesson—sun protection.
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