Where can I find information about being SunSmart?

This resource is filled with ideas for educational play experiences and general information about sun protection and being SunSmart in the ACT. This online program teaches schools/centres, educators and students about skin cancer, being SunSmart and how to incorporate sun protection activities into day to day activities.

How can I teach my kids about SunSmart?

Mount SunSmart images or their own SunSmart poster on card and laminate. Cut this into jigsaw pieces (sized according to skill of children in the group). Provide the jigsaw pieces in a basket on the floor. If children are unfamiliar with the poster, provide a copy for comparison and reference. Download the SunSmart jigsaw activity.

What are some examples of SunSmart learning experiences?

Provide props that encourage imaginative play and can incorporate SunSmart measures for children to explore. For example provide materials that suggest a picnic in the park or a day at the beach.

Is there a SunSmart widget for the Act?

ACT early childhood services are encouraged to upload the FREE SunSmart Widget to their website. The widget not only works as a general reminder to be SunSmart, but it also indicates what time sun protection is required each day along with a daily max temperature and rain forecast for Canberra. A fun colouring book for early childhood services.

What can I do with the SunSmart widget?

The widget not only works as a general reminder to be SunSmart, but it also indicates what time sun protection is required each day along with a daily max temperature and rain forecast for Canberra. A fun colouring book for early childhood services. Make your summer art theme “SunSmart”.

What do you need to know about SunSmart in Canberra?

An early childhood resource booklet for Canberra teachers, carers and educators working with children from birth to five+ years of age. This resource is filled with ideas for educational play experiences and general information about sun protection and being SunSmart in the ACT.

How is the SunSmart hat wearing toolkit used?

The SunSmart Hat Wearing Toolkit had been designed to assist primary schools improve sun smart hat wearing. Resources can also be used by early childhood education and care services and out of school hours services. Clothing is a physical barrier between your skin and UV radiation.