Lesson Plan for Toddler - Basic Science and Technology - Health & Safety: Road

### Lesson Plan: Health & Safety: Road Safety **Target Audience**: Toddlers (Ages 2-4) **Duration**: 30-45 minutes --- #### **Objective**: By the end of this lesson, toddlers will understand basic road safety rules and the importance of following them. They will recognize key elements like traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. #### **Materials Needed**: - Toy cars and traffic lights set - Traffic sign flashcards - A large playmat with a road drawn on it - "Road Safety" storybook (if available) - Coloring sheets with road safety themes - Crayons - Small reward stickers --- #### **Introduction (5-10 minutes)**: 1. **Greeting and Circle Time**: - Welcome the toddlers warmly. - Sing a welcome song to gather everyone’s attention and create a friendly environment. - Explain briefly what road safety means: staying safe while walking or crossing roads. 2. **Show and Tell**: - Show the children toy cars and traffic light sets. - Introduce basic concepts of stop, look, listen, and think before crossing a road. --- #### **Main Activity (15-20 minutes)**: 1. **Story Time**: - Read a short, engaging "Road Safety" storybook that emphasizes the main safety rules. - Ask simple questions during the story to ensure understanding and engagement, such as, “What should we do when the light is red?” 2. **Interactive Play**: - Set up the playmat with a road and pedestrian crossings. - Use toy cars and traffic light sets to act out traffic scenarios. - Guide the toddlers to practice stopping, looking, listening, and crossing the "road" safely. - Encourage role-playing: some children can be pedestrians, and others can be drivers. --- #### **Hands-On Activity (10 minutes)**: 1. **Coloring Time**: - Hand out coloring sheets with road safety themes, like children crossing at a crosswalk, a traffic light, or a stop sign. - Encourage the toddlers to use crayons to color the sheets. - Walk around to assist and praise their efforts. --- #### **Conclusion (5 minutes)**: 1. **Review and Recap**: - Gather the children back in a circle. - Briefly recap what was learned about road safety. - Ask questions to reinforce learning, such as, “What color is the light when we should stop?” and “What do we do before crossing the road?” 2. **Reward and Encourage**: - Give each child a small sticker as a reward for participating. - Congratulate them for being good listeners and learners. #### **Extension Activity (Optional)**: - Plan a short walk outside to observe real-life traffic lights, crosswalks, and road signs while maintaining strict safety measures. - Point out road safety rules in action. --- ### Notes for Educators: - Maintain a high level of supervision and ensure the children stay engaged and safe throughout the activities. - Use positive reinforcement and praise to encourage participation and attentiveness. - Keep the language simple and clear, considering the toddlers' comprehension level. - Be flexible and patient, adapting the lesson as needed to suit the children's responses and attention spans. --- By making the lesson interactive and incorporating play, storytelling, and hands-on activities, the toddlers will not only learn about road safety in an enjoyable manner but also remember and apply these crucial life skills.