By: Brittany Sloan & Ashley Jordan Prevention of Unintentional Injuries While Riding A Bicycle

National Health Education Standard Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce risks. Indiana Health and Wellness Education Academic Standard K.1.4 State behaviors to prevent or reduce childhood injuries National & State Standards

Target Grade: Kindergarten Student will be able to: Inspect bike before riding, everything has to work properly/ fix any problems Check for vehicles Properly put on a safety helmet Pick the right size bicycle Avoid cars that are in the way Pick out/wear bright-colored colors Student Objective

Always have adult present while riding a bike Have right size bike for child- not too big Don’t wear long or loose clothing (wear fitted clothes) Make sure sidewalk is clear Shoes are tied U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approved helmet Bicycle Preparation/ Equipment

Warm- up for 5 minutes Stretching is important before riding Arm stretches Leg stretches Warm- Up Activity

Should take 30 minutes- 1 hour Inspect bicycle before riding (flat tire, secure reflectors, brakes work) Put on helmet- make sure it is on properly Scan sidewalk for cars/ dangers Stay on right side of road, make eye contact with drivers Riding your bike (45 minutes) Procedure

Should take minutes Walk & Talk after getting off bike Discuss an hazards kids encountered Praise how they stayed on the right side of the sidewalk Praise any eye contact with drivers Cool Down Activity

Assessment QuestionsRatings (1-5) Did you inspect your bike for all problems/ and fix the problems with an adult? Did you check for vehicles in the way or in general before riding your bike? Did you properly your on and secure your safety helmet? Did you pick the right size bicycle for your height? Did you avoid all cars you came in contact with? Did you pick our bright clothing to wear while riding your bike?

Not as advanced riders can wear knee pads/ elbow pads Strider Bike & Glide Bike- bicycles for kids with special needs Two person bike for kid and parent Accommodations/ Success for All

Cars backing out/ pulling into driveways Dips or holes in sidewalks Other people Shoes not tied properly/ coming undone Animals walking/ running Could have children count the number of cars they need to be aware of. They could also count the number of driveways they can ride to. Safety Concerns/ Interdisciplinary

Bike Safety for Big Kids Safe Kids Worldwide. Web Bikes for Special Needs Web Google Images- for pictures References