TITAN Primary

Your new home to school journey might seem a little scary now. But there are lots of skills that you have learnt to make it easier for when you start your next school.

Have a look at the suggestions below for ways that you can practise your travelling skills:

Pedestrian skills

With a friend or family member, go for a walk to a different place. Practise your pedestrian skills and focus on the things below:

• When you cross the road, remember to stop, look and listen
• If you need to cross the road, try finding the nearest crossing to use - it might be a zebra crossing or a pelican crossing
• When walking, be wary of other users on the pavement - think about who has right of way

Communication skills

Remember that communication is a vital part of everyday life. You can practise great communications skills by doing the following things when you are out:

• Next time you go into town/the city, have a look for places that you could find safer strangers that could help if you needed them to
• When you leave the house to go somewhere, practice sending your parents/carers a message telling them where you are going and what time you will be back
• Make sure you have your important contacts list with you when you next go out

Personal health, safety and wellbeing

Looking after yourself and managing your feelings in new or challenging situations is important.

• Try and practise some techniques to help you stay calm when you are next in a situation that makes you feel anxious. Talk to your friends and family about the things that could help.
• Have a chat with your family and think about what you need to do so you're prepared for your new journey to school
• Next time you are going out, think more carefully about where you keep your possessions and how often you use your phone

Problem solving

Problems happen, but how you handle them can make a big difference. Be prepared and practise solving problems when you can to help improve your skills.

• Thinking ahead of any journey will help reduce problems that may occur and help you manage them. Whenever you go out, think about problems that may happen and how you can prevent or resolve them. For example:
  • Remember your bus pass and money
  • Think about the weather
  • Check bus apps for changes to the service

• Start using the bus more often with friends and family. Practise solving problems by getting off at an earlier or later stop and use your planning skills to get back on track to your destination.

Journey planning

Getting out and about and practising your new skills will help you feel more confident and ready to take on the new challenges at your new school.

• Practising your new journey to school before you have to do it in September will help you be more prepared and confident when you start your new school. Even if it means getting a family member to drive the route with you.
• When you are next travelling in a car or on a bus, look out of the window and see which landmarks you can spot on your way