'Walk and Ride Safely' Resource Kit - Capital Health

Educator asks: “So class, if it is not safe for you to cross the street alone, until you
are at least nine years of age, how can we solve this problem?”
Class response:
We could cross the street with our Mom, Dad, brother, sister, older friend,
grandma, grandpa, school patrol, or teacher.
Educator reminds class: “So class, you never cross the street alone and if you
need to cross the street, you need to ask your Mom or Dad or another adult or a
child older than 9 years old to help you get safely across the street.”
Educator asks: “Now that we know we need help from an adult or older child, do
you think there are any rules we should follow before we cross the street and while
we are crossing the street?”
Class response:
We look both ways and run fast!
We always use Point, Pause, and Proceed!
Educator shows 4 different signs to the class. Point to each sign and explain that
these signs indicate a good place to cross.
Stop
• Pedestrian
• Yield
Walk/Don’t Walk
Please note: Explain to children that if the WALK light changes to a flashing DON’T WALK while they
are crossing, they must continue to cross the street. Show the children what a DON’T WALK light
looks like and explain that when it is flashing they need to quickly finish crossing. Teach the children
not to enter a crosswalk when a DON’T WALK light is on (either flashing or solid).
Class Demonstrations:
Educator asks for a volunteer to demonstrate how to cross the street safely.
Educator reminds class that they must have a responsible adult or child over 9
years old crossing the street with them. Educator should actively participate in this
activity as the responsible adult or child over 9 years old.
Stand at the corner (stop sign or yield sign) or at the crosswalk.
• Stop before stepping onto the street.
• POINT – in the direction in which you are crossing to show drivers you
want to cross.
PAUSE – Look left, right, and left again.
• Listen for traffic.
• Wait until there are no oncoming vehicles or all vehicles are stopped in
both directions.
Make eye contact with drivers so you know that they see you and they
know that you see them.
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