A series that is perfect for PHSE and primary school students, each video will cover a dangerous situation and how to go about staying safe if ever students find themselves in these situations. This episode focuses on what to do and how to behave when you are near a busy road.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching the video, a 4-year-old would learn how to cross the road safely by finding a safe space, using crossings, looking and listening for traffic, and following traffic lights. They would also learn about wearing reflective clothing at night and the importance of seat belts in cars and buses.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Talk to your child about the importance of road safety and reinforce the key points from the video, such as using designated crossings and looking both ways before crossing. - Take your child on a walk around the neighborhood and practice identifying safe spaces to cross the road, pointing out crossings, footbridges, and other safe options. - Play a game with your child where you act out different scenarios and they have to demonstrate the correct road safety behaviors, such as waiting for traffic to pass and looking for approaching vehicles. - Teach your child about the different traffic signals and their meanings, using examples from the video, and practice identifying them while you are out and about.
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Pretend play with your child
Game Name: Road Safety Adventure Instructions: 1. Set up a pretend road with safe crossing areas like a zebra crossing, traffic lights, and a bus stop. 2. Take turns being the crossing guard and the child. 3. The crossing guard guides the child through the road, teaching them how to cross safely using the tips from the video. 4. Switch roles and continue the game, reinforcing the importance of road safety.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Always use designated crossings and follow the rules of the road. Look left and right, listen for traffic, and only cross when it's safe. Pay attention to traffic lights and never share a seat belt in a car."