SunSmart Resources for Early Childhood Centres
‘Be SunSmart, Play SunSmart’
An early childhood resource booklet for teachers and carers working with children from birth to five+ years of age. This resource is filled with ideas for educational play experiences.
Availability: A copy of this resource is available free of charge to all services who apply for a SunSmart status.
Early Childhood SunSmart Poster Set (6).
This set of educational posters consist of 6 A3 size colour gloss posters of young children and their carers being SunSmart. Each poster features sun protection information and ideas for teachers, carers and parents on the reverse side.
Availability: The set can be purchased from the Cancer Council for $35 (including GST, postage and handling). Services with a SunSmart status can purchase a set for just $25 (including GST, postage and handling).
Story Books
‘Frazzled Frogs’
A BIG and colorful A3 sized story book that tells how a group of frogs concerned about their little ones getting burnt by the sun, learn from the observation of people how to be SunSmart. Suitability: 3-5 yr olds.
Availability: Loan
'Play Day'
A very simple, colourful and easy way to pass on effective SunSmart messages to young children.
Availablity: Loan
'No Hat Brigade'
Lachlan and his grandpa enjoy the time they spend together. But one day Lachlan notices that Grandpa John never wears a hat in the sun and he wants to know why. A touching short story about honesty and friendship.
Avaliabilty: Loan
The Shade Handbook and CD (TCCWA)
Availability: This comprehensive and practical publication on shade development can be loaned or purchased. To purchase a copy click here.
Do you need posters for your centre?
The Cancer Council has a selection of posters that are avalibale FREE of charge to all early childhood services WITH a SunSmart status.
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 Sid Seagull stencil.
5 SunSmart stencils
Sid doing the 5 stencil
Information Sheets.
The following information sheets are available for download:
Being SunSmart in Australia
Early Detection and Treatment of Skin Cancer
Sunscreens- Your Questions Answered
Sun Protection for Children
Sun Protection for Babies and Toddlers
Sun Protection on the Snow
Sun Protective Clothing Fabric and Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
Shade
Hats
Sunglasses
UV Radiation and Vitamin D
UV Radiation and You
Sample SunSmart policy and checklist for ACT Early Childcare Services
The Cancer Australia Position Statements
Risks and Benefits of Sun Exposure
Sun Protection and Infants (0-12 months)
For more information on SunSmart visit:
This website provides more up-to-date, easy to understand information about skin cancer and strategies for its prevention and early detection. Information is presented in an interactive and educational style with components dedicated to early childhood and primary school teachers.
For more information on SunSmart resources please contact The Cancer Council ACT on 6257 9999.
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