Full Description

This innovative, interactive multimedia program teaches bicycle safety skills to children in grades K-3 or ages 5 through 9. Bike Smart is a fun and engaging self-paced program that has been tested in schools and proven to increase children’s knowledge of bike safety skills.

The program has modules on…

• traffic signs
• basic safety rules
• bike equipment and choosing the right bike
• helmets
• riding on the sidewalk and on the bike path
• hand signals
• traffic movement at intersections

Special features are…

• animated and video demonstrations
• safety tips for parents
• classroom activities for teachers
• game like quizzes with feedback

In addition to lessons on the CDs, it includes…

• for parents - a pamphlet and Bike Smart for Parents safety tips on PDF file
• for teachers – classroom expansion activities on the Bike Smart for Teachers PDF file

Recommendations for users…

This program can be used by many audiences….

• Ideal for schools, recreational programs and community associations interested in child safety
• Great instructional tool for parents to use with their child at home.
• This program can also be used by pediatric rehabilitation programs, special educators and parents with children who have brain injuries or other special needs. Clinicians and parents will be able to determine a child’s awareness and knowledge of bicycle safety by using this program.

Requirements for users…

• The only computer skill that a child needs to use Walk Smart is the ability to use a computer mouse.

System requirements...

• PC: Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000 or XP, Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or higher
• Mac: OS X version 10.2 or later, G4 processor

BIKE Set with 2CD-ROM (PC or Mac)