Fun in the Sun

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Kids don’t always want to put on sunscreen.  Here are some helpful ways to get your child on board with wearing sunscreen!

  • Break the task into more manageable pieces.  Start with making him/her touch the lotion.  The next day have your child put it on their hands. Each day, push your child a little farther until (s)he can tolerate sunscreen.
  • You can use the attached template to help.  Print the thermometer and laminate or put in a sheet protector.  Each day, use a dry erase marker to color how far your child gets toward the goal.
  • Make it a game!  Your child can apply sunscreen on you and then you apply it on him/her.
  • If you have expired sunscreen, make a sensory pan for your child with the sunscreen to play with.

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