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Tallahassee, FL 32399
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SAFE IDEAS FOR SMART KIDS!

School Bus Safety Checklist:

    • Arrive on time at the bus stop.
    • Make sure your child stands at least 10 feet
      (5 giant steps) from the road while waiting.
    • Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding and exiting.
    • Take a seat right away and remain seated facing forward.
    • Secure all belongings in a zippered backpack.
    • Wear bright, contrasting clothing colors.
    • When exiting the bus, look to the right.
    • NEVER walk behind the bus!


Walking Smart - Safe Crossing Rules:

    • Always stop at the curb or edge of the roadway.
    • Check for parked cars that may be ready to move.
    • Walk to the edge of the parked cars.
    • Look LEFT - RIGHT - and LEFT again!
    • Watch and wait for moving vehicles to pass.
    • Cross ONLY when the street is clear.
    • Keep looking for cars as you cross.
    • BE SAFE - BE SEEN !    Wear reflective clothing when walking at dawn, dusk or when it's dark!

In Cars:

    • Always wear your seat belt for every ride.
    • Kids 12 and under, ride in the back.

On a Bike:

    • Always wear your helmet.
    • Ride on the right side of the road.
    • Stop at all stop signs and red lights.
    • Look left, right, left before crossing street.

Skating:

    • Wear your helmet and other gear: wrist guards, elbow and knee pads.

In the City:

    • Cross only at crosswalks.
    • Walk on sidewalks.
    • Do not play in the streets.

 

KID'S CORNER WORD FIND

C W R I H C E Y D M B N P
S Q I N F A N T R B I A X
H P D N J R W O I A K Q E
O W E A H L I D V P E O T
U H E L M E T D E T L L C
L S E A T B E L T R M W H
D E F I H N K E A U B D I
E E J R L A W R F C A R L
R M E B U C K L E K C T D
A D S A F E T Y V W K N O
P H V G C L I C K X H S M

Hey kids, take a look at the puzzle and find these traffic safety words written horizontally or vertically:

  1. BACK
  2. LAW
  3. BUCKLE
  4. SHOULDER
  5. AIRBAG
  6. CAR
  7. SAFETY
  8. SEATBELT
  9. CHILD
  10. RIDE
  11. DRIVE
  12. TODDLER
  13. INFANT
  14. CLICK
  15. BIKE
  16. HELMET

    link to FDOT kidzone website   Visit the Florida Department of Transportation's "Kid Zone" site

    link to Safe Kids USA website   Safe Kids USA web site

    PARENTS - DID YOU KNOW???

    • Every year 450-600 children, ages 3-5 are killed nationwide in pedestrian-traffic accidents.
    • Most accidents happen when children run into the street, darting out between parked cars.
    • Many children, ages 3-5, do not know that cars can be dangerous and that cars can hurt them.
    • Preschoolers should be taught to cross the street only with someone much older who knows how to cross safely.
    • Preschoolers should not be in, or near the street!
    • Driveways and parking lots are dangerous to small pedestrians because they are not seen as easily as adults.

    • Parents should designate safe play areas away from the street and driveway for all children.

      WALK SMART - BE SAFE, BE SEEN!
 

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