In the car: Learning about signs and shapes
The next time your in the car with your child, talk about the signs you pass along the way.Β Talk about what they mean and how colors, shapes, and words represent different things.Β Concentrate on finding signs of certain colors.Β ThenΒ concentrate on finding signs of certain shapes.Β
Color Meanings:
Green = guide or directional information
Red = stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way
Blue = motorist services guides, handicap parking
Orange = construction warning
Yellow = general warning
White = regulatory
Black = regulatory
Shape Meanings:
Octagon = Stop
Diamond = Warning
Rectangle (green) = Generally gives you an indication of direction or where you are
Rectangle (white) = Generally gives regulatory information. ie. speed, do not enter, etc.
Square (blue)= Generally directs you to commonly needed services.Β ie. phone, hospital, restrooms, etc.
Triangle = yield
What other shapes and colors can you find?Β What are your kids favorite road signs?
