Rico and His Glowie: LTA’s New Book on Path Safety for Kids

Rico and His Glowie: LTA's New Book on Path Safety for Kids
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  1. LTA launches children’s book to promote safe path-sharing.
  2. The book “Rico and His Glowie” teaches kids aged 3-6 about safe behaviours.
  3. LTA expands school outreach with Path Safety Programme.

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority teams up with PCF Sparkletots to teach young kids about sharing paths safely.

Rico and His Glowie Teaches Kids Safe Path-Sharing

On 30 October 2024, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore launched a new book.

The book is called “Rico & His Glowie – A Book About Sharing Paths“.

It aims to teach young kids aged 3 to 6 how to share paths safely.

LTA worked with PCF Sparkletots, a preschool in Singapore, to make this book.

Mr Baey Yam Keng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, launched the book.

He read the story to kids from PCF Sparkletots Tampines North Blk 492.

What’s in the New Book?

The book uses bright pictures and catchy rhymes to keep kids interested.

It follows a character named Rico on his way to the playground.

Rico learns how to walk and cycle safely on shared paths.

A character named “Glowie” helps teach kids about safe and unsafe behaviours.

Book DetailsAvailability
Electronic versionDownload from LTA website: www.go.gov.sg/safepathsharingbook
Physical copiesAvailable for loan at all public libraries from November 2024

LTA’s Efforts to Promote Path Safety

According to LTA, “This collaboration aims to foster safe and responsible path-sharing behaviours among young children.”

LTA has been doing more to teach kids about path safety.

In 2023, they started the Path Safety Programme for primary and secondary schools.

This programme includes:

  • The ‘Confidence on Wheels’ programme
  • New activities during school recess
  • Working with other groups to promote good path behaviours

LTA works with the Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) and the Municipal Service Office (MSO) on this.

This is not the first time LTA has made a book with PCF Sparkletots.

In 2021, they made a book called “Max & Robbie’s Magical Train Ride“.

Why Teaching Kids is Important

LTA believes it’s crucial to teach kids good habits early.

As stated by LTA, “Recognising the importance of shaping behaviours from young, LTA has been expanding its outreach to schools.”

This helps create a safer environment for everyone using shared paths.

The book is part of LTA’s ongoing work to encourage responsible path use.

It’s not just for kids, but for all path users in Singapore.

The story helps kids understand why certain behaviours are safe or unsafe.

This knowledge can help prevent accidents and make paths safer for everyone.

How Parents Can Use the Book

Parents can download the e-book from the LTA website for free.

They can read it with their kids at home to teach them about path safety.

From November 2024, parents can also borrow the physical book from public libraries.

This can be a fun way to teach kids about being safe outside.

Parents can also use the book’s lessons during family walks or bike rides.

Do you think books like “Rico & His Glowie” can effectively teach young children about path safety?

Your Take: Yes or No? 是或否?


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