Pedestrian Safety: Crossing Roads Safely
Year 2 Health Education Learning to be safe on our roads
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Describe strategies to enhance road safety decision making Explain actions and messaging for staying safe as a pedestrian Understand why holding an adult's hand is important Identify safe places to cross the road
What is a Pedestrian?
Think about people you see walking near roads What makes someone a pedestrian? How can pedestrians stay safe?
Who Are Pedestrians?
People walking on footpaths or roads Children walking to school People using wheelchairs or mobility aids Anyone traveling by foot near traffic Pedestrians follow traffic rules to stay safe
Spot the Pedestrian Hazards
Look at the picture carefully Work with a partner to identify dangers Think about what could go wrong Share your findings with the class
Key Safety Rule #1
Hold an adult's hand when you cross the road
Why Hold an Adult's Hand?
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Safe Places to Cross
Pedestrian crossings with black and white stripes Traffic lights with pedestrian signals Footbridges that go over roads Underpasses that go under roads Marked pedestrian islands or refuges School crossings with supervisors
Practice Safe Crossing
Stand up and find a partner Imagine the line on the floor is a road Practice holding hands and looking both ways Take turns being the adult and the child Remember: Stop, Look, Listen, Think
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