What Are We Learning This Week?
Traffic signs and signals help keep our community safe.
This Week’s Big Questions
Why do we need traffic lights and crosswalks in our neighborhood?
Out on the Town
Take a walk around your neighborhood. Describe the traffic signs you see.
Show Me! Our Words of the Week
Say It:
Traffic sign
Explain It:
A traffic sign is a board or card with writing or pictures on it that lets you know the rules for driving.
Talk About It:
Describe the traffic signs.
Say It:
Traffic light
Explain It:
A traffic light is a signal used to tell drivers when to stop or go. Traffic lights change colors from red to green to yellow.
Talk About It:
When a traffic light is red, what should cars do? Green? Yellow?
Say It:
Crosswalk
Explain It:
A crosswalk is a place where walkers can safely walk across the street.
Talk About It:
Why should we always use the crosswalk when we cross the street?