Most children are likely to come across trains, light rail & their tracks in the city or in regional areas at some stage in their lives. Just like learning to cross the road, staying safe on & around rail is a skill for life.

TrackSAFE is proud to partner with Thomas & Friends to help preschool & early childhood students (3-5yrs) learn how to stay safe on & around rail. We have some exciting new resources below.

Lesson plans | each takes just 30 mins, focusing on one of 5 key rail safety messages
Curriculum focused | lesson plans aligned to the early learning framework 
Program Vocabulary | an educator guide with key terms supporting program delivery
E-Book, recordings & printable stickers | Stay Safe with Thomas book & Rail Safety song
At home guide | informing parents & carers about rail safety activities.

Lesson

STAND BACK

STAND BACK

Key safety message:
‘STAND BACK behind the line’!

Focus area: 
Passenger & pedestrian perspective at railway crossings & stations

Lesson

LOOK

LOOK

Key safety message:
‘LOOK both ways for trains, trams & light rail’ at rail crossings.

Focus area: 
Different rail spaces

Lesson

LISTEN

LISTEN

Key safety message:
LISTEN for trains, trams & light rail coming’

Focus area: 
Different rail spaces

Lesson

THINK

THINK

Key safety message:
‘THINK – is it safe to cross?”

Focus area: 
Railway crossings

Lesson

WHY

WHY

Key safety message:
‘WHY do this for every rail space we visit? To keep us SAFE’.

Focus area: 
Safety in all rail situations

Register to download our FREE Thomas Rail Safety kit – including the educator guide & supporting resources; posters, activity sheets, printable stickers & more. An overview of the education kit & learning objectives is available here.

Together, let’s stay rail safe! Do you have family or friends attending preschool or a childcare centre? We need your help by sharing our new resources. Simply share this page or download this flyer & provide to educators or centre directors.

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