Students develop their ability to stop and start quickly while playing Red Light, Green Light on tricycles or bicycles. Line all cyclists on one end of the playing area. A teacher or lead student must face away from the cyclists, standing about 100 yards away. The teacher holds a red sheet of construction paper in one hand and a green sheet in the other. The cyclists begin to race toward the teacher when the green paper is held in the air. After several moments, the green paper should be replaced with the red paper. This indicates that the cyclists must stop. The racers continue toward the finish line, stopping and starting as directed by the teacher. The first cyclist to reach the teacher is the winner.
Select one student to begin this activity as the leader. The leader's responsibility is to lead the rest of the group on tricycles or bicycles around the play area using a variety of movements. Encourage the leader to try biking in loops, zigzags and around obstacles. Each cyclists must follow the leader's path. Allow each student an opportunity to take on the role of leader.
Prearrange for students' family members to bring their bike and helmet to preschool on the bike parade day. Have decorating supplies on hand such as crepe paper, balloons, tape and scissors. Each student should decorate her bike. Line up students outside the classroom to ride down the school hallway. Invite other teachers to bring their classes into the hallway to cheer as the preschoolers ride by. Students may also parade their bikes in a line outside the school on the sidewalk or playground for parents to watch.
Teach students safe biking techniques and the rules of the road by embarking on a short biking field trip. Choose a rewarding location such as the beach, a park or even a grocery store. Arrange for parents to help chaperon the class. Each student will need a bike and a proper-fitting helmet. Following the direction of the teacher, students will travel in a line to their destination and back to school again.