1. Parent Education Workshop
School Bus Safety
Parent Education Workshop
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2. Introduction
Identify strategies to prevent school bus accidents in preschool children.
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3. Topics of Discussion Passenger restraints requirements
Bus monitor responsibilities
Safe boarding/exiting and loading/unloading practices
Identify the Danger Zones around the school bus
Emergency Evacuation Drills
Developmentally Appropriate Activities for preschool children
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4. Passenger Restraint Requirements
All preschool children weighing less than 60 pounds must be secured in a child restraint
All other passengers and preschool children weighing 60 pounds or more must be secured in a lap belt or lap and shoulder belt combination.
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5. Bus Monitor Responsibilities
Assign one bus monitor to every school bus that transports our precious preschool children.
Bus monitors must know where and how to:
Use fire extinguishers
Use seat belt cutters
locate all the exits
locate the first aid kit
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6. Safe Boarding & Exiting and Loading & Unloading Practices
Teach children to use the handrails when boarding and leaving the school bus.
Emphasize that staff must always escort children to and from the school bus loading and unloading area.
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7. Danger Zones around the School Bus
12 feet in front and back of the bus.
10 feet on either side of the bus.
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8. Emergency Evacuation Drills
Emergency evacuation drills must be held at least 3 times during the program year.
Exits are located at:
the main entrance
Driver window
Roof hatches (77 & 53 pass bus)
Side window exits
Rear door
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9. Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Preschool Children
Provide bus safety activities that stimulate social and emotional development, cognitive and problem solving skills, physical development, and language development.
Activities may include
coloring books
puzzles
music and movement exercises
field trips to the Honolulu Zoo, Bishop Museum, Waikiki Aquarium, Sea Life Park, Kualoa Ranch, Watercress Farms, Police Departments, Fire Stations, Hospitals
Invite parents to participate on field trips, which enhances their children’s learning experience
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10. ANY QUESTIONS?
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