“Traffic Lights” explained in 4 pictures
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Young children understand that they should look at the colors of traffic lights to stop, wait, and check for safety before going
💬 What Are Traffic Lights?
Traffic lights are signals that help us move along roads safely. When the color changes, we can tell whether to go or stop. When we cross at a crosswalk, we look at the traffic light.
🤔 Have you ever seen a traffic light where people cross the road?
💬 Red Means Stop
Red is the signal to stop. When it is red, we do not cross the crosswalk. We wait carefully before the road.
🤔 When the light is red, where should your feet stop?
💬 Green Means Look Carefully Before Crossing
Green is the signal that you may cross. But we do not start running right away. We look right and left, check that it is safe, and then cross.
🤔 Before crossing, where should you look to stay safe?
💬 If It Starts Flashing, Wait
When the green light flashes, it will soon turn red. If you have not started crossing yet, wait. Do not rush. Wait for the next green light.
🤔 If the light is flashing, should you run across, or should you wait?