Primary school curriculum engagements for young learners
Learn About RACV Safety Squad: Fun and Educational Road and Home Safety Activities for Primary School Kids
Get your kids safety-savvy! RACV's Safety Squad has been empowering young minds for 20 years, teaching kids in Victorian primary schools about road safety and home security through engaging activities. Check out what's new!
What's the Ruckus About RACV Safety Squad?
The RACV Safety Squad, a free program tailored for Victorian primary school students Prep to Year 6, engages around 25,000 students annually. Aligned with the Victorian curriculum, it encourages students to take charge of their safety at home and on the road. Schools can invite an RACV educator for an on-site program, covering topics like passenger safety, pedestrian safety, bike safety, and recognizing household hazards.
Although school visits have been delayed for Term 2, the Safety Squad team has prepared a series of activities to ensure your little ones learn from home. Check below for the latest and greatest Safety Squad resources!
RACV Safety Squad Goodies for Parents and Teachers
Prep to Year 2
These activities cater to students from Prep to Year 2. Grab the handouts below and let the learning begin!
- Listen up! Learn different traffic sounds through this interactive activity, along with the story "That's the sound the street makes."
- ** globe-trot With the Safety Squad's neighborhood map**, spot safety-conscious travelers going to school. Use directions to guide someone across town!
- Color your world Identify and discuss household hazards with the Home Hazards coloring in activity.
- Sign me up Using clues, match the road signs near your home and be a safety whiz on your next neighborhood walk.
- Crash Course Understand stopping distances better with the build-your-own car activity and see how long it takes to reach a stop.
- ** NEW! Sing along with Bear** to the catchy road safety song and learn how to cross the street safely.
Years 3 to 4
From Grade 3 to Grade 4, engage your kiddos with these educational activities:
- Eye for Detail Test your observation skills, judging emergency scenarios with the Judgement Time Test.
- Hunt for Hazards Find as many home safety risks as you can, both in the picture and in your own home. Plus, design a safety sign!
- ** NEW!** Explore your local neighborhood and identify potential safety concerns, then create a model that makes it safer for everyone.
Years 5 to 6
Challenge your Grade 5 and Grade 6 students with these stimulating activities:
- Stop, Drop, and Roll Get a handle on the physics of speed and stopping distances in various scenarios with this road safety exercise.
- Action Plan Identify household hazards and create a plan to make your home safer.
- Maze Mania Practice your map-reading skills and navigate the RACV neighborhood safely. Design a map for your own house to school, playground, or friend's house.
- ** NEW!** Learn about the Towards Zero safety principles and apply them by redesigning a city block for safe travel for pedestrians, cyclists, cars, trucks, and buses.
For more information on RACV's educational programs, visit their Education page. Stay safe, learners!
Delve into the world of online education with RACV Safety Squad's resources for primary school kids. Explore various learning opportunities aligned with the Victorian curriculum, such as interactive traffic sound activities, neighborhood map exercises, and coloring in activity about household hazards. Additionally, parents and teachers can access new materials like a road safety song, judgement time test, and local neighborhood exploration activities to ensure continued learning during school closures. Enhance your child's education-and-self-development by participating in these online-education resources. For further details, visit the Education page on the RACV website.
