Students need to know pedestrian safety skills. Information in the resources below can be taught in the classroom or sent home with students to practice skills with their families. Ideally they get several opportunities to practice what they learn with adults who can provide feedback and supervision.
Resources:
- Tips for Parents and Other Adults for Teaching Pedestrian Safety to Children
One page pdf - National Center for Safe Routes to School - Sugerencias para Padres y Otros Adultos Sobre Enseñar Seguridad Peatonal a los Niños
Una página pdf - National Center for Safe Routes to School - Helping Children Learn Pedestrian Safety Skills: Overview for parents and caregivers
Two page pdf - National Center for Safe Routes to School - Ayudando a los Niños a Aprender Habilidades de Seguridad Peatonal: Visión general para padres y encargados de niños
Dos páginas pdf - National Center for Safe Routes to School - Tips for Walking Safely to School for Children
One page pdf - National Center for Safe Routes to School - Sugerencias para Caminar con Seguridad Hasta la Escuela por los Niños
Una página pdf - National Center for Safe Routes to School - Pedestrian Safety Resources
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Pedestrian Safer Journey
Safety videos in Spanish and English for ages 5 to 18 - Federal Highway Administration - Caminar Con Cuidado
Videos de seguridad en español y en inglés para edades de 5 a 18 - Federal Highway Administration
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