Pedestrian Safety
Roads, footpaths, driveways and shopping centre car parks can pose a number of hazards for young children.
Walking is an important part of a child’s life. It is important for their health, fitness, and their ability to get around their neighbourhood. Getting to and from school may also rely on walking.
Before 5 years of age children should never be left alone to cope with traffic situations. It is important that you hold your child’s hand at all times when near traffic. Set a good example for your child to copy. Explain to your child what you are doing when you cross the road together.
From 5 to 9 years, children should still be supervised at all times near traffic.
Tips to keep your child safe
- Hold hands when crossing the road.
- Set a good example for children around traffic. Children are always watching – they want to be grown up like older children and adults.
- Talk with children about traffic and road safety.
STOP at the kerb
LOOK both ways for traffic
LISTEN for traffic
THINK about whether it’s safe to cross
Elmo Stays Safe
Sesame Street’s Elmo and Grover Help Keep Kids Safe In New South Australian Road Safety Program
The Elmo Stays Safe road safety education program was released across SA in 2015 to all early childhood sites. The program, developed by Kidsafe in partnership with Sesame Workshop (the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street), and supported by the Motor Accident Commission, Holden, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure and RAA, teaches pre-school aged children about safe road practices including child restraints, crossing the road, carpark safety, driveway safety and walking down the street.
The program was officially be launched by Minister for Road Safety, the Hon Tony Piccolo MP and Minister for Education and Child Development, the Hon Susan Close MP during Global Road Safety Week – Monday 4th May 2015.
Our favourite Sesame Street friends can be found in the resources below including a story book, animation, activity cards and posters. Still a great resource for children and their families on how to be safe in vehicles and around roads, driveways and car parks.
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