Role-playing resources that encourage children to correctly identify and wear essential sun and beach safety gear.

1. Be a life saver!

This helps children associate the iconic colours of Surf Life Saving with safety and assistance.

Copy of Activity Book.pdf (29)

Materials needed

  • Any red and yellow clothing (T-shirts, shorts, or even socks).
  • The patrol cap created in the art and craft section.
  • A toy whistle or a rescue tube such as a pool noodle.
  • Cushions

Instructions

  • Have your child layer their red and yellow gear. Explain that these colours are bright so people can see them from far away in the water.
  • Have them walk along the beach (a rug or hallway) with their pool noodle (rescue tube).
  • Act as a swimmer who is unsure where to go. The child can point to the flags (two cushions) and say, ‘Always swim between the red and yellow flags!’

2. Our community heroes

A game to help kids recognise the different uniforms of people who keep us safe.

Copy of Activity Book.pdf (30)

Materials needed

  • Police: A blue shirt and a badge (made of foil or cardboard).
  • Fire/Ambulance: A high-vis vest or a plain jacket.
  • Life saver: The red/yellow outfit from the previous activity.

Instructions

  • A parent/carer calls out a scenario: ‘There is a fire in the bush near the beach!’
  • The child must quickly put on the correct accessory to respond to the scene.
  • Briefly explain that while they look different, all these people are safe people who are there to help if your child is lost or scared.