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Develop sun protection habits now to reduce skin cancer risk. SKIN CANCER is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. SUNBURN during childhood is a major risk factor for melanoma. 1 IN 5 people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Skin cancer can be prevented, and you can help. By protecting children from the sun, you will have a long-term, positive impact on their health.

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Page 1: Develop sun protection habits now to reduce skin cancer risk....SKIN CANCER is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. SUNBURN during childhood is a major risk factor for melanoma

Develop sun protection habits now to reduce skin cancer risk.

SKINCANCER

is the most commontype of cancer

in the U.S.

SUNBURNduring childhood

is a major risk factor for melanoma.

1 IN 5people will develop

skin cancer in their lifetime.

Skin cancer can be prevented, and you can help. By protecting children from the sun, you will have a long-term, positive impact on their health.

Page 2: Develop sun protection habits now to reduce skin cancer risk....SKIN CANCER is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. SUNBURN during childhood is a major risk factor for melanoma

• Curriculum & Music CD• Teacher Training• Parent Education• Policy Templates• School Posters

CURRICULUM COMPONENTS

Copyright © 2015-2016 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterRay and the Sunbeatables™, Ray & the Sunbeatables™, Sunbeatables™and Ray and the Sunbeatables characters are trademarks of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

For more information on the Sunbeatables™ program, please visit www.mdanderson.org/sunbeatables

or email us at [email protected]

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed Ray and the Sunbeatables™: A Sun Safety Curriculum for Preschoolers to educate teachers, parents, and children about sun protection.

Children meet superhero characters, Ray and the Sunbeatables, who have sun safe superpowers to protect against the harmful effects of UV rays. As a result of the curriculum, children will:

• Express why sun protection is important • Demonstrate how to protect their skin from the sun

CURRICULUM

USESUNSCREEN!

WEARPROTECTIVECLOTHING!

WEARPROTECTIVESUNGLASSES!

WEARPROTECTIVE

HATS!

PLAYIN THE SHADE!

is a Sun Safe Superhero!

Signature of Teacher

Date

The Sunbeatables™ Program

I’M SUNBEATABLESun Safety Songs CD

Ray and the Sunbeatables™

1. Are You Sun Safe?2. Sun Safety Dance3. When the Sun is High!4. We Can Always Be Sun Safe

A Sun Safety Curriculum for Preschoolers

Copyright © 2015-2016 �e University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The Sunbeatables™ Program