Resources
This feature requires you to be logged in.
Smart Steps – Early Childhood Road Safety
Smart Steps is a road safety program designed for early childhood educators. It provides practical resources to help young children develop the skills, behaviours and attitudes needed to stay safe as passengers, pedestrians and users of bikes and wheeled toys. Smart Steps resources are designed for use with children from birth to age 5, featuring age-appropriate content and messaging. They are aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the WA Kindergarten Curriculum. The program supports a whole-school approach to road safety education.
Smart Steps is delivered by the Department of Education as part of the School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA) program.
The SDERA program is funded by the Road Safety Commission, Mental Health Commission and the Department of Education to deliver road safety and alcohol and other drug education across the Western Australian education sector and systems. The SDERA program is supported by Catholic Education Western Australia and the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia.
Staff from all Western Australian schools can contact us on the below details or attend a Professional Learning session.
Road Safety and Drug Education
Statewide Services, Department of Education
Telephone: 9402 6415
Email: [email protected]
Resources
Document
Izzy at the park
Izzy’s road safety storybooks offer engaging, age-appropriate stories that teach important messages such as “buckle up”, “hold my hand”, and “always wear a helmet.” The books are aimed at children through to Year 2 to support early learning and help reinforce road safety awareness.
PDF
Document
Izzy in the city
Izzy’s road safety storybooks offer engaging, age-appropriate stories that teach important messages such as “buckle up”, “hold my hand”, and “always wear a helmet.” The books are aimed at children through to Year 2 to support early learning and help reinforce road safety awareness.
Document
Izzy on holiday
Izzy’s road safety storybooks offer engaging, age-appropriate stories that teach important messages such as “buckle up”, “hold my hand”, and “always wear a helmet.” The books are aimed at children through to Year 2 to support early learning and help reinforce road safety awareness.
Videos
Web Link
Driveway safety - find your safety spot with Izzy
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.
View Online
Web Link
Izzy's guide to getting on and off the school bus safely
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.
Web Link
Izzy's tips for riding your bike safely
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.
Web Link
Izzy's guide to kiss and drop
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.
Web Link
Izzy's guide to crossing the train track in a rural area
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.
Web Link
Izzy's guide to crossing the train track in a metropolitan area
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.
Web Link
Izzy's guide to crossing the road in a rural area
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.
Web Link
Izzy's guide to crossing the road in a metropolitan area
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.
Web Link
Let's learn bike safety with Izzy
A series of short videos featuring Izzy, the road safety mascot, delivering key messages to help students learn and remember important road safety practices.