Safe Routes Utah

Parents, check out this Beat the Street video. It’s a great refresher as the new school year begins. Chat with your kids about the different skills they can use to get to and from school safely.

School drop-offs can be stressful and hard to navigate. Consider walking or biking with your child to school to reduce traffic and avoid getting stuck in lines. #saferoutesutah #backtoschool #walktoschool #schooldropoff #utahschools #utah #utahkids #safekidsutah #biketoschool

Physical Distancing can be a difficult thing to explain to children. Check out our blog for and active ways to practice physical distancing in a fun, healthy and safe way.saferoutes.utah.gov/health-and-saf…

Getting the proper amount of Vitamin D from the sun helps the body absorb calcium and build strong healthy strong bones. What activities do your kids do outside?

We all know summer means keeping the kids busy and getting their wiggles out. Tomorrow is National Wiggle Your Toes Day. Plan a hike or walk where you can practice safety habits and give those wiggles an outlet. Afterward, do a little toe wiggling to celebrate.

Helping children combat sickness includes being physically active. Being active means they are keeping their body strong and healthy by building important immunities to stay healthy. saferoutes.utah.gov/health-and-saf…

The topic of health safety can be difficult for young children to understand. Having an age-appropriate conversation about health safety can mean coming at it from a creative angle. Find tips on how to start the conversation on our blog. saferoutes.utah.gov/health-and-saf…

Heads up! When riding a bike, encourage your child to keep their head up so they are aware of their surroundings.

Safety Tip: If your child’s helmet leans forward, adjust the rear straps. If it tilts backward, tighten the front straps. A proper fit means their vision is not obstructed and their helmet is snug.

Celebrate Pioneer Day with your kids by getting out and walking, just like the pioneers did. We hope you have a fun, active and safe Pioneer Day today.

When children are learning to ride their bikes, just like proper shoes and attire, make sure that a helmet is an automatic part of getting ready to ride. How old was your child when they learned to ride without training wheels? What methods worked best for your child?

DYK: A name for a crossing guard is lollipop? The shape of the sign they hold gives them the nickname because it resembles a lollipop. Today is #NationalLollipopDay, and although it’s celebrating the candy, Here's a shout out to all the crossing guards for keeping kids safe.

Safety Quiz Question: If there is no sidewalk, where should you walk? Copy and paste the link in your browser to find the answer to this question and more quick safety tips for your kiddo. saferoutes.utah.gov/safety-school/

By age 10, many children are ready to walk and cross the street with minimal or no supervision. This summer is the perfect time to practice. To assess your child’s abilities, refer to the safety skill outline in the link. saferoutes.utah.gov/teaching-your-…

Learning a new skill creates an opportunity for children to gain self-confidence and problem-solving skills. This summer, encourage your kids to learn a new active skill they normally wouldn’t consider like hula hooping, jump roping or creating different hopscotch obstacles.

Get your kids involved and see what ideas they can come up with to stay active during the summer. During lunch or dinner, start a conversation with them and brainstorm ideas to stay active together. It will give them something to look forward to and engage their imagination.

Using art is a great way to keep your kids from getting into a slump while practicing physical distancing. Grab some sidewalk chalk and walk with them to their friend’s house or a family member’s house and draw a picture for encouragement for a kind, creative way to stay active.

A picnic is a great way to get the kids out. July is National Picnic Month and it’s a good excuse to take a walk to a nearby park. Practice and teach safe walking tips on the way.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July! We wish you a very safe and happy holiday! #4thofJuly #safeutah #Utah #Utahkids #safekids #utahmom

How many times a week do you walk🚶 or bike 🚲with your child?