Student Resource: Layering and Dressing for Outdoor Success - Self-Check (Primary)

1. Think about going outside for a walk in the cold. Place a checkmark on the line beside the pieces of clothing you should wear.

a warm hat
mitts
snow pants
a winter jacket
winter boots

2. Place a check on the line beside the other things you could do to be safe when you are outside in the cold.

keep your hat and mitts on
stay dry
tell the teacher if you feel cold
tell the teacher if any of your friends are shivering, feel cold, or have white patches of skin on their cheeks
keep moving

3. Place a check on the line beside the other things you could do to be safe when you are outside in the rain.

wear your raincoat to stay dry
tell the teacher if you feel wet
tell the teacher if any of your friends are shivering or feel cold
keep moving

4. Place a check on the line beside the things you could do to be safe when you are outside in the hot weather.

wear a hat
play in the shade
drink lots of water
wear sunscreen

Answers:

For all 4 questions check all.