☀️ Sunshine Booth – “Let Your Bear Enjoy the Sun”
Goal of the Booth | Help children learn how sunshine supports healthy, active living while celebrating safe, joyful outdoor time with their bears.
Bible Verse | “Truly the light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun.” — Ecclesiastes 11:7
Booth Setup
- Set out the provided sunshine materials and sunray stickers.
- Have pens or ultra-fine permanent markers available for families to write on their sunrays.
- Make sure there is enough space for families to sit or stand together while completing the activity.
- Have star stickers ready for the passport activity.
How the Booth Runs
- Welcome children and families warmly to the booth.
- Talk briefly about how sunshine and outdoor time can be part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Invite families to think about things they enjoy doing together outside in the sunshine.
- Give each family up to five sunray stickers.
- Invite children and parents to write one favorite outdoor activity on each sunray. Activities might include playing outside, riding bikes, going for a walk, gardening, swimming, playing a sport, or having a picnic.
- Invite families to place their completed sunrays around the sun circle in the Sunshine section of their Bear Health Passport, creating their own “sun” filled with activities their family enjoys.
- Use the activity to encourage families to think about ways they can spend more healthy, active time outdoors together.
- Remind families to enjoy sunshine safely by using appropriate sun protection, drinking water, and taking breaks when needed.
- When the activity is complete, place a star sticker on the child’s completion circle in their passport.
Conversation Starters
Use simple questions like:
- “What is your favorite thing to do outside?”
- “What makes being outside fun for your family?”
- “What is something your family likes to do together in the sunshine?”
- “Which outdoor activity would your bear like best?”
- “Is there something new you would like to try outside as a family?”
Key Teaching Points
Volunteers can naturally share simple facts like:
- Sunshine and outdoor time can be part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Spending time outside encourages movement and active play, helping our bodies stay strong and healthy.
- Time outdoors can help us feel refreshed, energized, and happy.
- Sunshine is one way our bodies receive vitamin D, which is important for healthy bones and bodies.
- It is important to enjoy the sun safely by drinking water, wearing appropriate sun protection, and taking breaks in the shade when needed.
- Spending time outdoors with family is a great way to build healthy habits and strengthen relationships.
- Finding simple ways to enjoy God’s creation together can make healthy living fun!
Takeaway Message
“Sunshine, fresh air, and time outside help our bodies stay healthy and happy!” ☀️🧸
Volunteer Tips
- Keep the activity fun, creative, and conversational.
- Encourage both children and parents to contribute ideas.
- Help younger children who may need assistance writing on their sunrays.
- Use the families’ answers as opportunities to talk about healthy outdoor activities.
- Encourage families to think beyond organized sports—walking, playing, gardening, exploring, and simply enjoying God’s creation together all count!
- Celebrate each family’s unique “sun” as they fill their passport with activities they enjoy together.