It’s summertime now and you’ll be doing all kinds of fun things in the sun! Here are some important tips for staying safe in the sun on those hot sunny days.

1. In order to avoid painful and unhealthy sunburns, always wear sunscreen with an SPF rating of 15 or higher. SPF stands for sun protection factor. Put on sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before going out in the sun. If you are fair skinned, you should use a sunscreen with a higher SPF rating such as SPF 30. To be safe, reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours. And reapply more often if you’ve been swimming, boating or sweating a lot because you can get sunburned more quickly because the reflection from the water intensifies the sun’s powerful rays. Also, don’t forget to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays! Always wear sunglasses in the bright sun, and make sure they have a label saying that they block UV rays. Protecting yourself is especially important between 10:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon because that’s when the sun’s rays are strongest and most damaging.
2. Take frequent breaks from the heat and sun by going indoors or moving into the shade where it’s cooler.
3. Drink plenty of water, especially on hot days when you are sweating more. Your body needs a certain amount of water to work properly and it loses it when you sweat.
4. Be sure to tell an adult if you’re out in the sun and not feeling well, like if you’re hot and you have a headache or feel dizzy or nauseous, like you’re going to throw up. The grown-up will want to get you out of the sun, give you liquids to drink, and take you to a doctor, if necessary.

So stay safe this summer and always remember to wear sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and take breaks when you start to feel too hot or weak. Let’s have some “antastic” fun in the sun!

Did you know that March is National Women’s History Month? Every March, the country celebrates the accomplishments of women throughout American history. Below are just a few notable women who’s contributions and accomplishments have made this country great!

• Rosa Parks: An African-American civil rights activist to eventually be known as “Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement.”
• Amelia Earhart: The first woman to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean. It took 20 hours and 40 minutes.
  
• Sacajawea: A Shoshone Indian woman who guided Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition to find the Pacific Ocean.

Hit the Library or surf the net to find more important women in history! Let us know what you learned!

Springtime is a wonderful time of year! The weather gets warmer, flowers start blooming, and birds and animals come back from a winter break!

Why not celebrate with some fun springtime activities? Here are some quick ideas:

• Plant some flowers or herbs and start your own mini garden! You can do this outside if you have a yard, or plant them in small clay pots or even decorated empty soup cans to keep inside.
• Go birdwatching! Look and listen to see how many different types of birds you can find! Bring a journal and even a digital camera along to record your findings! When you get back home, use a bird book or the internet to identify the birds you’ve discovered. Then using all of the information you collected, create your very own birdwatching guide!
• Play ball! Visit the park and play a game of kickball, baseball, football or any other type of ball. It’s fun and great exercise!

Make sure to ask your parents or an adult you trust permission before you start your springtime fun! If you have any other springtime activities or crafts you want to share, Let us know!

I have a t-shirt that is many years old and it has holes in it and I just can’t seem to throw it away.  It has a bunch of superman characters on it and it makes me happy.  I will miss it if I give it away or don’t have it any more.

I like to help people that need it.
I like to get together with my friends.
I like to eat right!
I like to learn.
I like to walk, swim, run, bike and keep active to keep me healthy!
I like to be play!

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