Safety
Traffic Light Crossings
Turn crossing the street with your child into a multi-faceted learning activity: When you stop in front of a traffic light, ask your child to name the colors. Discuss what each color means in the context of the traffic light and crosswalk. Then talk about how to cross the street safely.(read more)
Traffic Light Snack
Take a graham cracker and split in half along the dividing line. Spread each cracker with peanut butter and dot with a red, green, and yellow M & M to create a "traffic light." Your kids can participate in all or part of this process. While everyone eats, talk about the different colors of a traffic light and what they mean.(read more)
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