Teaching the Next Generation of Safe Road Users
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) partners with educators across the state to make transportation safety education simple and engaging. Whether you teach preschoolers learning to cross the street or high school students preparing to drive, we offer age-appropriate programs, workshops, and resources to support your classroom. Click on the below icons to go directly to your age group.
Preschool is a pivotal time for child development and learning. Safety starts in the classroom by helping students build early habits that protect them for life, such as wearing a helmet, crossing the street with an adult, and riding safely in a car seat.
Want to add a fun, hands-on safety lesson to your classroom or upcoming event? BIANJ educators offer interactive workshops for preschool students and caregivers that make learning about safety engaging and memorable. Each session includes simple activities, bright visuals, and age-appropriate tips to help children stay safe at home and on the go.
Elementary school is when students begin exploring their independence and learning to make safe choices on their own. This is the perfect time to reinforce habits that keep them safe as pedestrians, passengers, and bike riders.
Want to bring safety to life in your classroom or school event? BIANJ educators offer interactive workshops that teach students about bike helmets, safe walking, and passenger safety through engaging demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on activities.
Middle school students are becoming more independent and often travel to school or activities on their own. This is a key time to talk about safety and the responsibilities that come with walking, biking, or using e-bikes and scooters.
With more students using headphones and phones on the go, distraction is also a growing concern. BIANJ educators offer interactive workshops that focus on helmet use, pedestrian awareness, safe riding practices, and how to stay alert while traveling. These sessions encourage students to think about their habits and learn practical ways to stay safe on the road.
High school is an important time to talk about safe driving and passenger behavior. Students are learning to drive or riding with friends, often while managing distractions like phones, music, or social media. This is when good habits behind the wheel and on the road really start to form.
BIANJ educators offer workshops that address the leading causes of teen crashes, including distraction, impairment, and speeding. Sessions use real-world examples and interactive activities to help students understand how their choices can prevent serious injuries.
Educators can also get their students involved in the U Got Brains Champion Schools Program, where teens create their own safe driving campaigns and receive a stipend to put their ideas into action.
Are you an educator looking to engage college students, or a student ready to lead a peer-to-peer safety campaign and gain leadership experience?
Now in its fourth year, the College Roads and Safety Habits (CRASH) Project gives students the power to create and lead traffic safety campaigns on their campuses. With support from BIANJ, participants raise awareness about issues such as distracted driving, impairment, and pedestrian safety while inspiring positive change among their peers.
The program is open to all student groups, including those in public health, health sciences, criminal justice, communications, and campus wellness, and participating schools receive a stipend to carry out their campaign.
