One fun way to cool off on a scorching summer day is to take a trip to a water park. Kids love the thrill of sliding down water soaked tubes to splash in the cool pool at ride’s end. Twists and turns add to the wiggling giggling journey downward. Being smart about accident prevention and sun protection will make the day—and the days that follow—more fun. Learn simple steps to stay water and sun safe. Solve math puzzlers to discover three highly unusual American parks that stand above the rest, while understanding that safety always comes first. Finally, create a water playground in your own backyard with these easy-to-follow directions. Stay cool and safe this summer!
In this issue young swimmers will:
- use a pencil to slide through a water maze
- fill in the blanks to understand safety guidelines
- follow written directions to create a backyard water playground
- use the newspaper to locate synonyms
- count carefully to total pool noodles
- identify safe and unsafe behaviors in the news
- invent a water game of your own
6 page PDF