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 TBC Local Outreach Coordinators in Fort
Worth, <b>Elaine Wiliams and KC Jones</b> visited
Grapevine Elementary April 5th to encourage
the P.E. teacher, Ramie Allison, and her 4th
grade class to bicycle. "I was thrilled to
see over a
hundred bikes in the racks. The students were
so well behaved it made the session a real
joy," KC said.<br><br>
There were 125 kids all in one class! The
class started with a helmet fitting and egg
drop demonstration. Next, the class divided
in half, and again into four groups. Two
games were taught to the two sides of the
gym. Elaine taught Texas Bicycle Laws by
having each of the four teams come up with a
move that represented each of the seven laws.
KC had her group of 4 teams racing in the
bike tag relay. The bike tag relay teaches
bike parts helping kids to understand that a
bike is a vehicle. The proper placement of
the tag is reviewed and safety information is
shared.<br><br>
At the appropriate time, the two sides of the
gym were instructed to quietly swap
spaces, each team taking the place of another
from the opposite side of the gym. The
training was a success. By the end of the
class, all 125 kids knew how to put on a
helmet and why, the Seven Texas Bike Laws,
and understood about bike parts and important
safety features.<br><br>
Grapevine Elementary is the first of a
month-long Safe Routes to School campaign
focusing on one of the four school districts
on their list. KC and Elaine look forward to
making the other 10 visits just as successful!
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