Teach students how to stay safe outdoors with this engaging Sun Safety Activity, designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms. This hands-on resource helps students learn healthy habits for staying safe in the sun through sorting, discussion, and simple writing.
Students explore important safety concepts like wearing sunscreen, drinking water, and taking breaks in the shade using visual supports and interactive activities.
This resource is perfect for summer learning, health units, or end-of-year activities.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- “Stay Safe in the Sun” anchor chart pieces
- Sun safety visual cards (hat, sunscreen, water, shade, etc.)
- YES/NO sorting activity
- “I can pack items to stay safe in the sun” activity
- Draw and write response page
- Writing page with sentence support
HOW TO USE
- Introduce sun safety habits using the visual cards
- Discuss habits after Staying Safe in the Sun read aloud
- Sort items into safe and not safe categories
- Discuss why each item is important
- Complete the packing activity
- Extend learning with drawing and writing
SKILLS COVERED
- Health and safety awareness
- Sorting and categorizing
- Oral language development
- Writing and drawing responses
- Real-world life skills
WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT
- Real-life connection students understand
- Hands-on and interactive
- Easy prep and flexible use
- Great for summer and end-of-year
- Supports health and safety standards
EXTEND THE LEARNING
Have students create a class chart of ways to stay safe in the sun or role-play different outdoor scenarios.
If you love this activity, explore more summer activities on the blog for additional ideas and classroom connections.
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