Wheels Day / Bike Safety and Hand Signals
Bike Safety and Hand Signals
Children learn road safety basics and hand signals for turning and stopping, then practise them on a chalk course.
How to run it
- Talk about why helmets and road rules matter.
- Teach hand signals for left, right and stop.
- Children practise signalling while walking or riding slowly on a chalk course.
- Finish with a quick 'Simon says' using the signals.
You will need
- bikes or scooters
- helmets
- chalk
- cones
Make it easier or harderYounger children can practise signals on foot; older children can ride a mock road with intersections.
SafetyHelmets on whenever riding, and use a flat area away from traffic.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Learning road safety builds children's confidence and wellbeing in their community.
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