Winter Activities

Instructional Considerations for Winter Outdoor Activities

Teacher should discuss frostbite and hypothermia with students and how to recognize and treat.
Teachers should be aware of students with history of asthma and other respiratory problems and severe allergies. Those students should be encouraged to carry inhaler/auto-injector.
Students and parents should be informed of the importance of sun protection.
Students should be informed of the importance of proper hydration.
Students should be provided with access to water or water bottles and with the opportunity to re-hydrate during activity.
Teachers should refer to school board policy regarding temperature/weather conditions.
Teacher must postpone activity if there is an indication of inclement weather severe enough to put student safety at risk.

Equipment/Facilities for Winter Outdoor Activities

Students should wear appropriate cold-weather outdoor clothing, especially hand and head wear.
When choosing a location, the teacher should consider the following conditions: sun, wind, wind chill and snow conditions as well as suitability of terrain for the activity.
If using an outdoor pond or lake, choose a designated and maintained skating area.

Last revised on 16 February, 2024.

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