Rail R U OK?
18 Apr 2024
Join TrackSAFE & Thomas as we learn how to stay rail safe.
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.
Resources & activities
There are 5 lessons included in the educators kit, each lesson focuses on
one of the 5 key rail safety messages and features;
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.
