Kindergarten year Social Studies Unit 3: Mapping My Community

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Week 13

Traffic symbols

Pick a page. Tap Play to listen.

  1. New unitLook, try, and tell.Play
  2. LookWhat does this sign mean?Play
  3. DoPractice with pretend streets.Play
  4. ShowKeep a sign and message.Play
For the grown-up

Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Big idea

Traffic signs and signals give messages about safe movement.

Words

  • sign picture or words giving information
  • stop do not move on
  • crosswalk marked place to cross
  • signal light or sign giving a message

All words on the Word Wall

Talk together

  • What message does this sign give?
  • Who uses this signal?
  • What do we do before crossing?

Get ready

  • Traffic-symbol cards and indoor pretend street; optional adult-led safe observation walk.

Safety

  • A grown-up chooses a safe accessible route and stays close; hold hands near streets. Stay away from traffic, wildlife, unknown plants and standing water; use photos indoors if needed.

How to help

Let your child listen, look and try before you explain. Point to the next picture if needed. Accept drawing, pointing or a voice response; writing is optional. Save the child’s own work with a date.

Standards

K.4.3