Every morning, as parents lovingly drop their little ones at Duscha Pre and Day Care School in Aashiyana, Lucknow, there’s an unspoken trust that their child is not just learning the ABCs and 123s but the essential lessons that shape their life. One such lesson is road safety.
Aashiyana is one of the busiest areas in Lucknow, especially during peak hours. Heavy traffic is commonly seen during school and office timings in the morning, and again when schools get off in the afternoon. This makes it even more important for both parents and children to be aware of basic traffic rules and safety practices while commuting.
Why Road Safety for Kids Matters
We often overlook this, but children start observing and learning road behavior from a very young age. When a child travels with their parents on a bike, scooter, car, or any other mode of transport, that journey becomes a mini-classroom.
This is the perfect moment to teach your child:
- What zebra crossings are and how they ensure safe walking paths.
- The meaning of traffic lights — red for stop, yellow for wait, green for go.
- How to wait for their turn before crossing the road.
- Why ambulances, fire brigades, and police vehicles must be given way — explaining their role in emergencies can develop empathy and civic sense.
- The importance of seat belts and helmets, even on short trips.
- Never step out of a moving vehicle, even if it seems slow.
How Duscha Supports These Learnings
At Duscha, we understand that learning isn’t just within the walls of the classroom. Our teachers often use storytelling, role-play, and interactive activities to help children grasp these life-saving rules.
We also encourage:
- Mock road-crossing setups in play areas.
- Color-based games to understand traffic lights.
- Songs and rhymes about road rules for easy recall.
A Simple Practice Parents Can Follow
Here’s a little routine you can start with your child:
- While driving to school: Ask them what each traffic signal means.
- Spot the zebra crossing: Make it a game to count how many they see.
- Watch for emergency vehicles: Explain why we pause and give them way.
- Discuss road signs: Use visuals to explain stop signs, U-turns, and pedestrian paths.
- Praise safe behavior: Appreciate your child when they follow a road rule.
Conclusion
At Duscha Pre School, we believe a child’s safety is a shared responsibility. While we embed these values during their time with us, it’s the small, consistent lessons at home and during travel that leave lasting impressions.
Let’s work hand-in-hand to raise not just well-educated children, but responsible and aware citizens of tomorrow.
