Materials
None
Instructions
1. When learning about transportation or personal safety, use the following
simple song to emphasize the proper response to traffic signals. Sing it to any
simple tune you know.
Red light, green light,
Stop and go.
Red light, green light,
Stop and go.
Red light, green light,
Don't you know?
Red light means "stop,"
And green light means "go."
Yellow light in the middle,
Go very slow.
Yellow light in the middle,
Go very slow.
Yellow light in the middle,
Don't you know?
Yellow light in the middle
Means "go slow."
More to do
Games: When the children are out on the playground riding trikes and scooters,
play a simple traffic game. Stand in one spot as the children wheel around. As
they approach you, call out "red light," "green light," or yellow light." The
children should respond appropriately by stopping, continuing, or slowing. If
desired, give tickets to those who run red lights. The children love this!
Outdoors: Provide props for outdoor traffic play, if possible. Make a traffic signal
using a refrigerator box, have police hats and badges available, and provide
notepads for writing tickets.
