For Kids
There are lots of ways for children to get involved in biking and walking more in Mississippi! Here are some ideas!
Hold a Bicycle Rodeo: A bicycle rodeo is a lesson in bicycle safety, which usually features bike inspections, safety lectures, and a miniature course that children can use to practice cycling safely. Optional activities could include helmet fitting, prizes and drawings, and in some cases commercial bike shop booths to give expert advice on using bicycle equipment properly. Need help organizing a bicycle rodeo? Get in contact with Mississippi’s League Certified Instructors to learn more about SMART Cycling!
Walk-a-thons: A walk-a-thon is an activity used to create a fun atmosphere while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in children.
Walking School Buses: A walking school bus is a small group of students, accompanied by one or more adults on their walk to and from school.
Walk-to-School Day: Walk-to-School Day is a one day event where children, parents, teachers, and community leaders walk to school together to promote being active and making streets more friendly for walking and bicycling. Every year in October, students, parents, faculty and staff join together to walk and bike to school! Find out more about the Safe Routes to School and International Walk to School Day in Mississippi HERE!
Here is a cool video about Safe Routes to Schools from Chicago
Fun links for kids:
- Check out Elmer the Safety Elephant talking about safety on wheels!!
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Bicycle Safety Activity Kit
- Sprocket-man Coloring Book!
- Interactive Games: Learn about Helmet Fitting, Hand Signals and test your knowledge on the rules of the road!
If you know of a kid who is discouraged about learning how to bike, watch this!