To Parents/Guardians: This is the third in a series of educational activity books developed by the Alberta Office of Traffic Safety. Each book covers traffic safety topics appropriate to the grade level for which it is intended. This book has been developed specifically for Grade Two students and cowers three main concepts: 1. School Bus Safety 2. Pedestrian Safety 3. Personal Safety. Please read and review this activity book with your child. Safety research indicates that children under nine have not yet undergone the mental development that allows them to judge speed and distance, and so they should always be accompanied by an adult when crossing the street or riding their bicycle on sidewalks*, trails or in parks. Children under ten should never bicycle in traffic, and it is recommended that children over ten continue to be supervised by an adult or older child while learning to ride safely on the road. Legally, any person under the age of 18 must wear an approved bicycle helmet when riding - set a good example for your child by doing the same. Thank you for your cooperation and help in keeping our children safe. *Check your city's bylaws for information on bicycle size restrictions for use on city sidewalks. How do you sit safely in all vehicles? Safety Rap (fill in the missing words) When you're sitting on the b , Please sit still, don't make a fuss. Keep your hands beside your s , Feet to the front for the whole ride! When you're riding in a c , In the back is where you are. That's the safest place to b , On a booster seat you seel Use the word bonk to fill in the missing words. Then use the coloured How can you be safe squores to find the crossing the road? secret message! Make eye □ with drivers when crossing the street. I I to look in all directions. The first step before crossing is Remind others to be C Zl Never ever 0 between parked cars. Walk in the middle of the [ Zl Word Bank Check that 0 cars are stopped. contact point Point then Pause then Proceed you when safe. lights Remember safe chase a ball into the street. cross First Obey pedestrian crossing □ j: all sidewalk Remember 0 must take care of your Never own safety! The hidden safety message is ® 1 How can you be safe when roads and sidewalks are wet or icy? n t^ai^ What should you do to be safe? What helps you to be seen when it is dark outside? mm When it is dark outside wear bright coloured clothing and reflective gear. Colour one person with dark colours and the other with bright colours. Which person can be easily seen from far away? [•ll(4lt[4*Jllli!l M Ml 1 K ra (rr ^« 1 What road signs can help you be safe? 1. Use the words from the word bank to match the traffic sign and information. 2. Write the correci letter of the road sign to match the riddle. Signs: i The pictures on me remind drivers to look out for people crossing! I h ave a rectangle shape. I a m a sign. The word on me tells drivers what they should do. I am bright red and have eight sides. I a m a sign. Drivers slow down when they see me and stop if another car is coming. I a m a sign that has a triangle shape. I a m a sign. Word Bank yield stop pedestrian crossing Draw a railway crossing sign X by sentences that tell you how to be safe around railways. I 1 1 . R emember that trains can't stop quickly. I 1 2 . Brush your teeth in the morning and at night. I 1 3 . Never play by railway tracks. I 1 4 . Eat your vegetables - they're good for you! . N ever go around or under crossing gates that are closed or closing. I I O nly cross after the train has gone past, and once you have looked left and riqht. Oh dear! Cory needs some help being safe on his bike! What safety ideas would you give Cory?