Summer Safety

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Welcome To

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Vision - Mission - Values

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Learning Objectives

Safety is always Fun!

Students will learn ways to stay safe while still having fun this summer.

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Students will identify summer activities that healthy and unhealthy.

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What are some fun summer activities?

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Summer Safety Topics Covered in TODAY’s Lesson

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Skin Protection

Protect Your Skin

• Sun Protection
• Apply mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher whenever you're going to be outdoors.
• Reapply every three hours or immediately after you have been in or splashed by water.
• Try to avoid outdoor activities during peak sunshine hours
• Consider dressing in sun protective clothing.
• Wear hats and sunglasses to protect your face and eyes.
• Bug Bite Protection
• Apply insect repellent before spending time outdoors
• Avoid heavily scented soaps or lotions and
• Cover arms and legs as much as possible.

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BEAT THE HEAT

Heat Exhaustion -often occurs after you been exercising or playing in the heat and become dehydrated from losing excessive fluids and salt from sweating

Signs-

• An elevated body temperature, usually less than 104˚ Fahrenheit
• Cool, clammy skin despite the heat
• Goosebumps
• Fainting, dizziness or weakness
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Increased thirst
• Irritability
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea and/or vomiting

Treatment-

• Go to a cool, shaded place
• Drink cool fluids that contain salt (like sports drinks)
• Apply a cold wet towel or sponge to the skin
• If you have painful muscle cramps in your legs, arms or abdomen, gently stretch or massage sore muscles

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IN THE KNOW ABOUT H2O AND HYDRATION �AGE

• How much water should I drink?  

a general rule is take half of your weight (up to 100 pounds) – and that's the number of ounces of water they you drink every day (for example, if you are 80-pounds you should drink 40 ounces of water a day

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• Tips to help stay hydrated
• Get a portable water bottle
• Avoid too many soft drinks and juices
• Add fruit to your water
• This may seem gross…but using the chart to left and checking the color of our urine can help us to know how hydrated that we are.

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Swimming Safety

• Have a water watcher- This dedicated observer must always commit to actively supervising children in the water; not texting, reading, socializing, etc.
• Never swim alone!- Always make sure that there is someone with you while swimming.
• Know your swim strength. If you know that you are not a strong swimmer, do not go in the deeper parts of the water. Use a water safety device if needed ( floaties, noodles, inner tubes, etc.)
• No running around the pool.
• Diving- only dive into to deep areas of water 8ft of water or more. Diving into shallow waters can cause life threatening injuries. Never dive into bodies of water that you can not see the bottom.

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Boating Safety

ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET

• Did you know 80% of people who drown in boating accidents weren’t wearing a life jacket? Texas life jacket laws state all children under 13 are required to wear a life jacket on boats under 26 feet in length.
• A properly fitted life jacket is snug, yet comfortable, and will not move above the chin or ears when you lift it at the shoulders. And remember that kids do what their parents do. Set a good example and show them that safety is important to you.

ONLY SWIM IN DESIGNATED SWIM AREAS

• If you swim in open water, it may be difficult for other boaters to see you.

THROW DON’T GO

• If you see someone struggling in the water, find a flotation device to throw to them. Never jump in to save someone, because you could be pulled under, too.

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Firework Safety

ONLY USE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION

• Never touch or light fireworks.
• Never point fireworks at another person
• Never carry fireworks in your hand.
• Do not put fireworks in your pocket lit or unlit
• Never wear loose fitting clothing around fireworks
• Keep a bucket of water or hose handy for emergencies and disposing of fireworks.
• Never relight a firework that did not go off. Wait at least 15 minutes, soak the firework and dispose of it in a trash can. Be sure to get rid of any unused fireworks in the same way.

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Bicycle Safety

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Bicycle Safety Checklist

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• Does the bike fit? 
• There should be one to two inches between your and the top bar when you stand over the bike, and you should be able to place both feet flat on the ground when sitting.

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• Is the seat in the right position? 
• Your bike seat should be level and at the same height as the handlebars. Adjust the seat height, so it allows you to touch the ground and bend your knee slightly when your leg is fully extended.

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• Are the tires inflated properly?
• Check that the tires are not over or under-inflated and that the bicycle is in good working condition.

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Bicycle Safety

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Finding The Right Helmet

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Look for a safety standard sticker.

• Check the inside of the helmet for a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Department of Transportation (DOT) or Snell sticker.

Make sure the helmet fits the activity.

• Certain helmets are made for biking, skating and other sports. Be sure you fit for the right activity. Never wear, for example, a football helmet to ride a bike.

Find the perfect fit.

• Place the helmet on your head. The rim should be one to two finger-widths above the eyebrows. Next, check the straps. Make sure the straps of the helmet form a "V" under your ears when buckled. The strap should be comfortable, but also tight enough to lie flat against the skin

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��Have a Safe �and �Happy Summer!

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Jina Fuller

jifuller@tvahallsville.org

469-830-9714

Have a Great Summer!

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