Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Signs

Safety and Awareness

Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Learning Objectives

Identify common traffic and pedestrian safety signs such as stop signs, traffic lights, and pedestrian crossing signals
Demonstrate appropriate behaviors when approaching stop signs, crosswalks, and railroad crossings
Understand the meaning of different traffic signal colors and pedestrian symbols
Practice safe decision-making when crossing streets or train tracks
Explain the importance of looking, listening, and waiting before crossing
Recognize locations where pedestrian safety signs are typically found (schools, parks, intersections)

Aligned Common Core Standards

Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in conversations about safety rules and signs
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2 – Confirm understanding by asking and answering questions about traffic and pedestrian signs
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations about safety

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Engage in discussions about road safety and signs in the community
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 – Ask and answer questions about crossing streets and traffic signals
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use grade-appropriate vocabulary related to signs and safe behavior

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 – Recount or describe key ideas from a video about traffic signs and safety
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use academic vocabulary related to pedestrian safety

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.2 – Determine the main idea and supporting details from media about road signs
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use subject-specific vocabulary to discuss pedestrian and traffic safety

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.2 – Paraphrase information from videos or discussions about community safety
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use appropriate vocabulary in discussions and writing about transportation safety

Grades 5–8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2–8.2 – Summarize information from diverse formats about safety and community guidelines
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6–8.6 – Acquire and use academic and technical vocabulary related to traffic and pedestrian rules

SMART Goal Ideas Bank

The student will identify and describe the meaning of five common traffic and pedestrian signs with 90% accuracy in structured tasks by [date].
The student will demonstrate safe crossing behaviors (stop, look, listen) during a role-play scenario in 4 out of 5 opportunities by [date].
The student will match traffic signals and pedestrian signs to appropriate actions with 80% accuracy using visual supports by [date].
The student will explain the function of railroad crossing signs and demonstrate safe decision-making steps with minimal cues by [date].
The student will respond to “what should you do” questions about traffic safety scenarios with correct answers in 4 of 5 trials by [date].
The student will ask clarifying questions about unfamiliar safety signs and use them appropriately in real or simulated environments by [date].