The age old problem of getting your children (and yourself – you are your child’s role model) to wear helmets when riding could be a distant memory once you introduce these catchy tunes into the mix! Children LOVE to sing and whether we like it or not, everyone agrees that a catchy tune will get stuck in your head all day. So why not make the tunes something helpful for the entire family?
Road safety is often seen as a long list of “don’ts” for children. But if we can show our children how to get excited about road safety, then hopefully the message will always stick – even in distracting environments.
SDERA (School Drug Education and Road Aware) offer brilliant resources for parents and educators to assist the education of children in road safety. With key messages including Passenger Safety, Pedestrian Safety & Safety on Wheels, SDERA can help you educate children in your care in a fun and simple way. Meerilinga teaches all of the children in our care about road safety, with visits from SDERA’s mascot Izzy the Iguana and even our local traffic controllers. Check out the songs below why not try singing your family towards road safety!
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Passenger Safety |
Pedestrian Safety |
Safety on Wheels |
A ride in the car Listen to the MP3 © Vic Roads/ Melissa Perrin |
The hold my hand rap
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Download the music and lyrics
© Vic Roads/ Melissa Perrin |
A safe place to play
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Download the music and lyrics
© Vic Roads/ Melissa Perrin |
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Click clack © Franciscus Henri/Origin Network PTY LTD/NSW Roads and Traffic Authority) |
Before we cross the street © Vic Roads/ Melissa Perrin |
Silly Billy and Silly Gilly © Franciscus Henri/Origin Network PTY LTD/NSW Roads and Traffic Authority) |
Another great resource is from Make Safe Happen. This organisation offers parents with practical advice and information on choosing the right helmet, stroller safety ideas, drive way safety along with a variety of other tips to avoid potential hazards around the home.