Beach Day / Sun-Safe Hat Design
Sun-Safe Hat Design
Children decorate a bucket hat with fabric markers while learning why hats are important for sun protection.
How to run it
- Talk about sun safety and why hats matter.
- Give each child a plain bucket hat.
- Sketch a design on paper first.
- Decorate the hat with fabric markers.
- Wear the hats outside to remember sun safety.
You will need
- plain bucket hats
- fabric markers
- paper
- pencils
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use stencils; older children can design a sun-safety message.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 1Children learn about sun protection and express their identity through design.
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