Monday, November 21, 2011

Teaching News




Road Safety Week takes places in the UK from 21st to 27th November. Here are a number of resources that can be used to support activities during the week:
1) Road Safety Week site – The official site contains lots of relevant information and resources that schools can use. Look in the Educators and Resources sections to get started.
2) Road Safety with Buzzy Bee – Sing along with these road safety songs. There is also a video version of one of the songs:
3) 3M Streetwise – This online resource has sections for pupils (aged 7-11), teachers and parents.
4) Tales of the Road – This site has a number of games which children can play online to teach them different road safety messages.
5) Road Safety Adverts – There are a number of road safety adverts available online. Here is one of the more recent ads from the Department of Transport:
Here’s another advert which is a little older… and not quite so scary!
This Tufty road safety advert was made in 1973:
6) Life. Live It – The British Red Cross have a great website for 5-11 year olds which teaches children how to avoid accidents and what to do if they do occur.
7) Renault Safety Matters – Renault have lots of games and activities which teach road safety to 7-11 year olds.
8 ) AAttitude – The AA have a site for older students who are beginning to learn how to drive.
Are you going to teach any road safety lessons this week?