Happy Day Spring has Sprung!

By: Debbie Hasbrook, M.Ed.

Now that the sun has decided to make her presence known on a regular basis, it is time to get out the sunscreen.

Remember,

• ALL children, regardless of skin coloring, should use sunscreen
• Each child should bring their own sunscreen from home to eliminate allergic reactions
• To be effective, sunscreen should be applied at least 20 minutes before exposure to sunlight

Teachers must change their gloves for each sunscreen application. Yes, that is a lot of gloves, but it is not to protect you, it is to protect the children. If you don’t change your gloves, or at least wash your hands between applications, the sunscreen concoction you end up with on your hand or glove could cause a serious allergic reaction. This, of course, would completely defeat the purpose of each child bringing their own sunscreen protection and cause cross contamination.

So be safe, have fun!

About the author: Debbie Hasbrook is a full time trainer with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development. Debbie has worked with children and families for 37 years. In that time she has been a home provider, teacher, director, Regional and State conference presenter and Adjunct faculty at a number of colleges in Washington State. Her education includes a Master of Education, Montessori Preschool Degree and several certifications. Debbie is independently approved through the Washington Dept. of Early Learning as an advanced trainer, which qualifies her to provide Washington STARS and CDA Training. In addition, Debbie is an approved Master Trainer in Oregon for the Core Body of Knowledge training.

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