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If a winter weather advisory is called for in your area, it is important that you follow the guidelines presented by your county and school in order to protect your students. Weather conditions may cause significant inconvenience to teachers, but they can be extremely hazardous to safety and health of the students.

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Blizzard Warning:

Snow and strong winds will produce blinding snow winds, dangerous wind chill, seek shelter immediately

Wind Chill:

the lowering of the air temperature caused by wind, causing heat loss from the body

a low wind chill can potentially cause frost bite to an exposed person

Winter Storm:

Severe cold weather, ice, and sometimes snow that cause a significant drop in temperature.

Heat Index:

how hot it feels to the body when the air temperature and humidity are combined

Relative Humidity: The % of moisture in the air

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-Children are allowed to play outside comfortably. Watch for children showing signs of being uncomfortable. Use precautions!!!

-Infants/Toddlers: Unable to tell child provider if they are too hot/cold. They tolerate shorter periods of outdoor play. Dress in lightweight clothes for warmer months and layers for colder months. Protect children from time in sun and provide beverages when playing outside.

-Young Children: Remind children to stop playing, apply more sunscreen, and hydrate!

-Older Children: Need reinforcement to wear appropriate attire outside. May resist more sunscreen being applied as well as taking time to hydrate.

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USE CAUTION!!!
-watch the children for signs of being too hot or being too cold
TOP 3 WE NEED!!!
-appropriate clothing
-sunscreen
-water for drinking
#1 Responsibility is to keep our students safe!!!

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Warning --> Severe weather conditions have begun in your area
Watch --> Severe weather conditions, like heavy snow and ice and rain are possible within the next day or two.

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80 or below is considered comfortable

90 beginning to feel uncomfortable

100 uncomfortable and may be hazardous

110 considered dangerous

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Most children should not play outdoors due to the health risk.

-Infants/Toddlers: Play indoors with ample space for large motor play.

-Young Children: May ask to play outside. Do not understand the potential danger of weather conditions.

-Older Children: May play outdoors for very short periods of time, must be properly dressed with plenty of fluids.

*Child care providers must be vigilant about maximum protection of children.*

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30 is chilly and generally uncomfortable

15 to 30 is cold

0 to 15 is very cold

-20 to 0 is bitter cold with significant risk of frostbite

-20 to -60 is extreme cold and frostbite is likely

-60 is frigid and exposed skin will freeze in 1 minute

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When is it Too Hot or Cold for Outside Play

Watching the weather is part of a child care providers job. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to monitor the health and safety of children. What clothing, beverages, and protections are appropriate? Clothe children to maintain a comfortable body temperature (warmer months - lightweight cotton, colder months - wear layers of clothing). Beverages help the body maintain a comfortable temperature. Water or fruit juices are best. Avoid high-sugar content beverages and soda pop. Sunscreen may be used year around. Use a sunscreen labeled as SPF-15 or higher. Read and follow all label instructions for the sunscreen product. Look for sunscreen with UVB and UVA ray protection. Shaded play areas protect children from the sun.

CONDITION GREEN - Children may play outdoors and be comfortable. Watch for signs of children becoming
uncomfortable while playing. Use precautions regarding clothing, sunscreen, and beverages for all child age groups.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS are unable to tell the child care provider if they are too hot or cold. Children become fussy when uncomfortable. Infants/toddlers will tolerate shorter periods of outdoor play. Dress infants/toddlers in lightweight cotton or cotton-like fabrics during the warmer months. In cooler or cold months dress infants in layers to keep them warm. Protect infants from the sun by limiting the amount of time outdoors and playing in shaded areas. Give beverages when playing outdoors.

YOUNG CHILDREN remind children to stop playing, drink a beverage, and apply more sunscreen.

OLDER CHILDREN need a firm approach to wearing proper clothing for the weather (they may want to play without coats, hats or mittens). They may resist applying sunscreen and drinking beverages while outdoors.

CONDITION YELLOW - use caution and closely observe the children for signs of being too hot or cold while outdoors. Clothing, sunscreen, and beverages are important. Shorten the length of outdoor time.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS use precautions outlined in Condition Green. Clothing, sunscreen, and beverages are important. Shorten the length of time for outdoor play.

YOUNG CHILDREN may insist they are not too hot or cold because they are enjoying playtime. Child care providers need to structure the length of time for outdoor play for the young child.

OLDER CHILDREN need a firm approach to wearing proper clothing for the weather (they may want to play without coats, hats or mittens), applying sunscreen and drinking liquids while playing outdoors.

CONDITION RED - most children should not play outdoors due to the health risk.

INFANTS/TODDLERS should play indoors and have ample space for large motor play.

YOUNG CHILDREN may ask to play outside and do not understand the potential danger of weather conditions.

OLDER CHILDREN may play outdoors for very short periods of time if they are properly dressed, have plenty of fluids. Child care providers must be vigilant about maximum protection of children.

Understand the Weather

The weather forecast may be confusing unless you know the meaning of the words.

Blizzard Warning: There will be snow and strong winds that produce a blinding snow, deep drifts, and life threatening wind chills. Seek shelter immediately. Heat Index Warning: How hot it feels to the body when the air temperature (in Fahrenheit) and relative humidity are combined.
Relative Humidity: The percent of moisture in the air. Temperature: The temperature of the air in degrees Fahrenheit.
Wind: The speed of the wind in miles per hour.
Wind Chill Warning: There will be sub-zero temperatures with moderate to strong winds expected which may cause hypothermia and great danger to people, pets and livestock.
Winter Weather Advisory: Weather conditions may cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. If caution is exercised, these situations should not become life threatening.
Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter conditions have begun in your area.
Winter Storm Watch: Severe winter conditions, like heavy snow and ice are possible within the next day or two.

Wind-Chill

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Watching the weather is just part of the job for daycare providers. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to attend to the health and safety of children in their care.