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Helmet safety poster

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Fire Safety Sequence Game

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Pedestrian Safety Lesson Plan

Navigating Traffic Environments Safely

Recommended for children ages 10-14 years old

Children see, hear, and process information differently than adults and do not have the

developmental skills to adequately deal with traffic. This puts kids under age 14 at a

greater risk for pedestrian injuries than adults. After age 10 and during the preteen

years, kids are exploring the world more independently and are learning to navigate

traffic without the supervision of an adult. This safety activity will give children an

opportunity to learn about the traffic environment, driver behavior, as well as the signs

and signals that are present when they walk.

Background

The purpose of this activity is to prepare kids to walk safely around traffic, to be aware

of their surroundings, and to learn about the safety resources that are present while they

are walking. After participating in this activity students will be able to demonstrate

knowledge of road safety/ traffic signs and safe crossing techniques.

Goal

• Ask the students what the word “pedestrian” means. (Allow students time to try

and describe the word.)

Discussion Topics

o A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, whether it be walking or running. It

comes from the Latin word “ped” which means “foot”.

• Ask the students what the word “yield” means.

o Yield or give way traffic sign indicates that a driver of a vehicle must slow

down and prepare to stop if necessary (usually while merging into traffic

on another road) but does not need to stop if there is no reason to.

• Ask the students what phrase “Right – of – Way” means.

o The legal right of a person, or vehicle to pass in front of another.

• Ask the students who taught them how to walk in traffic and cross streets.

• Ask the students what they learned and what do they know already about

pedestrian safety and have them make a list of their responses. *

• Discuss why signs, signals, and laws are needed to keep pedestrians safe while

they are walking

o Signs indicate to drivers and road users the legal, recommended way to behave on

the road.o Signals are used so that vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic are managed

on the roads.

• Discuss each road safety sign and why is each sign important or necessary? Ask

the student the meanings and responses to common traffic signs they need to

know for walking/crossing the street.

o Show each sign and ask what message each sign gives to drivers and

pedestrians

o Traffic Light

o Yield to Pedestrians

o Don’t Walk

o Walk

• Ask the students if they have ever observed any of the signs during their walk to

school or any other time they walk.

• Ask the children what should they do if the "Walk" signal starts flashing "Don't

Walk" while they are still crossing the street?

• Ask the children if they have seen any other children do dangerous or safe things

while walking.

• Ask the children if they have seen drivers do dangerous or safe things while they

are walking or in their cars? Have they ever felt unsafe while walking? Why?

• Ask the children to make a list of all the things that they can do, wear or use to

make them more visible when walking on or near the road.

• Ask the children if some roads and streets may be harder to cross than others.

Why?

• Talk with the children about different sized vehicles and how some are easier to

see and some are more difficult.

Using the signs and mock cars that were provided, have students roll play different

situations they may experience as a pedestrian. Have students take on the role of a

driver or a pedestrian and simulate the scenarios using the signs, cars, and create a

crosswalk using masking tape (if indoors) or sidewalk chalk (if outside). Students

should have an opportunity to hold the signs, be a driver, or be a pedestrian.

Activity: Safe Crossing Demonstration

Sample scenarios:

o Use one of the traffic light signs (Red, yellow or green) and the Walk or Don’t

Walk sign. Have students demonstrate crossing the street with these signals

present. Try with and without a crosswalk.

o Use the Stop sign and/orthe Yield to Pedestrian sign and simulate a car and

pedestrians. Try with and without a crosswalk.

o Use all of the signs (stop sign, traffic lights, yield to pedestrian, don’t walk and

walk) and have the students come up with 3 possible scenarios of what they

have seen or might see while walking. Incorporate the cars and try with and

without a crosswalk.o Have students demonstrate looking Left, Right, Left at a crosswalk when cars are

approaching.

o Demonstrate behaviors of a driver that follows rules (stopping at a crosswalk or

the stop sign) and one that doesn’t (not stopping at a stop sign or not obeying the

yield to pedestrian sign)

(1) Stop Sign- Tells drivers to stop.

Materials Provided for Lesson & Activity - 9 Signs

(3) Traffic Lights- Signaling device used at intersections to direct vehicles by using

different colors.

One lit red - Stop

One lit yellow- Prepare to stop

One lit green - Go

(1) Walk Sign- Informs pedestrians that it is time to cross the street.

(1) Don’t Walk Sign- Informs pedestrians that it is not time to cross the street.

(1) Yield to Pedestrian Sign- Signal to drivers that pedestrians have the right of way

(2) Cars (blue/red) – To represent cars used for demonstrations

Crosswalk- Tells pedestrians where to cross and informs drivers where they can expect

pedestrians to cross. Create a mock crosswalk using masking tape (if indoors) or

sidewalk chalk (if outside) or utilize a crosswalk mat.

Additional Materials Needed

• Cross the street at the corner or at a crosswalk if there is one, and obey all traffic

signals.

*Be sure the following topics/rules are covered as you go over the students responses:

• Walk on a sidewalk; if there is no sidewalk; walk on the left side of the street,

facing oncoming traffic.

• Walk with an adult until you are at least 10 years old.

• Only cross in front of a school bus when the driver says it is safe. Do not cross

behind the bus or where the driver can’t see you.

• Hold an adult’s hand when you cross the street. Look left, right and left again

before you cross and keep looking both ways until you reach the other side.

• If you walk when it is dark, wear light-colored clothing or clothing with

reflective material so drivers can see you. A flashlight is also a good idea.

• If a toy or pet goes out into the street, ask an adult for help getting it back.

• When you are outside playing, play in a backyard or playground away from the

street or parking lots. If working with children under 10 years old, consider addressing these additional

topics as this lesson plan is geared towards older kids walking alone:

• Discuss with the students why they should not walk alone until they are at least

10 years old.

• Discuss why younger children may need to walk with an adult and/or to hold a

grown-up’s hand while they cross the streets.

• Ask the children who can help them to cross the street safely and have them

make a list or say it out loud.

o parent, guardian, older sibling, crossing guard, police officer etc.

• Explain to the children why drivers will not be able to see them

o due to their smaller stature/size.

• Introduce the basic traffic signs to gauge the students level of knowledge and to

explain the meaning of each sign.

• Explain to the children that it is difficult to judge the speed of cars, how far away

they, are and which direction traffic sounds are coming from.

Idea 4

Bus Safety Handout

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Idea 5

Website all about internet safety. Engaging activities for students to of the younger elementary to do which are led by two mouse characters who tell children the rules of safety and explain the games.

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By contacting this website, you can receive a free teacher’s kit including: videos, handouts, and activities; for your classroom in order to teach internet safety. Ages Elementary kit or Middle School Kit.

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Idea 7

Bulletin Board Burn Safety

Don’t Play with Matches [pic]

[pic] Know your Fire Exit Plan for your House

[pic] Be careful of hot stovetops

Make sure your water for hot chocolate is cool enough [pic]

[pic]Don’t put objects in Electrical Outlets

[pic]Practice Fire Drills [pic] [pic]

Know where Fire Extinguishers and Alarms are located

Be careful around fire pits [pic]

[pic] Don’t play with fireworks without adult supervision

Avoid the Burn

Idea 8

Playground Safety 

Suggested Grade Level: Preschool-K 

Based on: Barney & Friends #714: "Play It Safe!" 

Objectives:

Young children enjoy playing on swings, slides and other equipment at the playground. It is important they learn how to safely use the equipment at an early age to avoid accidents. Children can still have fun while playing correctly and safely. 

The children will:

• learn how to correctly (and safely) play on playground equipment

• know how to have fun and be safe at the same time

Skills:

• Following directions

• Role-playing

• Safety awareness

Materials:

• School playground

Directions:

Talk with your students about playground safety while in the classroom. Ask them to name some safety rules they may know. Ask students if they know the importance of following playground safety rules. 

Take a trip to your school playground. Walk children around to each piece of equipment and discuss safety rules. Some suggestions include:

• slide: sit up, slide feet first, one child at a time.

• swing: sit on swing, hold on with two hands, do not run behind a swing in use.

• sandbox: keep sand in the box, do not throw sand.

• keep "ground cover" on the ground.

Ask students to model appropriate behavior. 

Extension:

After visiting the playground and discussing safety rules, go back inside and have children draw pictures of what they've learned. Ask them to take a piece of paper and fold it in half. On one side of the paper, ask them to draw a picture of themselves playing safely. On the other side of the paper, have them draw a picture of themselves playing in an unsafe manner. When everyone is finished, ask children to share their pictures. This will encourage more discussion.

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FIRE SAFETY

Talk about some basic fire safety

Materials

• audiocassette

• tape recorder

Directions

Use this activity to help your children learn more about fire safety.

1. Listen: To help children become accustomed to the noises, tape record the sounds of a fire alarm, a smoke detector, and a fire truck. Let children listen and control the volume.

2. Learn: Make arrangements to visit your local fire department with your children. A firefighter can talk to your kids about the job, show the uniform and mask, and discuss fire safety and prevention at home. Fire departments often have stickers and handouts you can take with you.

Talk About It

It's important that everyone know what to do in the event of a fire, so talk with your children about your family's fire safety plan. Gather information from your local fire department and other sources, such as the United States Fire Administration Web Site. You can also check out Sue Ellen's fire safety tips right here on the ARTHUR Web site.

Take It Further

Allow children to explore through role-play. Set up a pretend fire station by providing fire hats, flashlights, short lengths of hose, a step stool, etc. (You and your children can make many of these props.)

With a Group

Invite other parents and kids to join your trip to the local fire department.

Based on an activity in Play and Learn with Arthur, Volume 2

Idea 10

Fun with Bikes!

Suggested Grade Level: Preschool-K 

Based on: Barney & Friends #716: "A Parade of Bikes" 

Objectives:

Young children learn to ride bikes starting with tricycles; then bikes with training wheels and finally two-wheeled bikes. Bikes are a good source of fun and exercise for people of all ages. Safe bike habits need to be established (and modeled by adults) early in a child's life to ensure lifelong fun and safety. 

The children will know bicycle safety rules:

• walk bikes across streets

• always stop, look left, look right, look left again, and listen to be sure no cars are coming before crossing a street

• ride on sidewalks or designated paths

• obey stop signs

• always wear a helmet

• always use bicycle reflectors and lights

• only ride bike during daylight hours

• keep both hands on the handlebars

• know the correct way to wear a helmet

• learn how to correctly and safely brake

• identify parts of a bike (pedals, handlebars, seat, brakes, wheels)

Skills:

• Art

• Safety

• Counting

Materials:

• Pictures of different types of bikes (bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, tandem, and bike with training wheels)

• Crayons

• Paper

Directions:

Ask children what they know about bicycles. Ask if they know that there are different bicycles with different numbers of wheels. 

Show pictures of the different types of bikes. Invite children to help you count the wheels on each bike. Which picture(s) best represents the bikes each student rides? 

Give each child a piece of paper. Ask them to draw a picture of themselves riding their bikes with a helmet. 

When everyone is finished, put the pictures on a bulletin board titled, "We're on a roll!" 

Extension:

Sing this version of "The Wheels on the Bus" 

"The Wheels on the Bike" 

"The wheels on the bike go round and round...

"The horn on the bike goes honk, honk, honk...

"The pedals on the bike make it go, go, go...

"The brakes on the bike go stop, stop, stop..."

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