ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School: Letter Bb is Bicycle Day

by Megan Bacchus · May 22, 2024

Today is B for Bicycle Day!

Here are ten fun and educational ideas for celebrating Bicycle Day in Kindergarten:

Bike Parade: Organize a bicycle parade where children can decorate their bikes with streamers, balloons, and other fun items. Let them ride around a designated area to show off their creations.
Bike Safety Workshop: Invite a local police officer or bike safety expert to teach the children about bicycle safety, including the importance of wearing helmets, using hand signals, and following traffic rules.
Obstacle Course: Set up a simple obstacle course using cones, chalk lines, and ramps. Have the kids navigate the course on their bikes, emphasizing balance and control.
Bike-Themed Storytime: Read books about bicycles, such as “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon or “Curious George Rides a Bike” by H.A. Rey. Discuss the stories and talk about the joy of riding bikes.
Bike Art Projects: Provide materials for children to create bike-themed art, such as drawing or painting pictures of bicycles, making collages with bike-related images, or crafting mini paper bikes.
Bike Maintenance Demo: Show the kids basic bike maintenance, like how to pump up tires, check brakes, and clean the chain. You can use a real bike for demonstrations or a simple model.
Helmet Decorating: Provide stickers, markers, and other craft supplies for children to decorate their helmets. This activity can make helmet-wearing more exciting and personalized.
Bike-Themed Games: Play games like “Red Light, Green Light” or “Simon Says” using bicycles. Adapt classic playground games to include bikes, adding a fun twist to familiar activities.
Bike History Lesson: Share a brief, kid-friendly history of bicycles. Show pictures of different types of bikes from past to present and discuss how bicycles have changed over time.
Bike Ride Field Trip: If possible, organize a short bike ride around a safe, enclosed area like a playground or a nearby park. Ensure that all children have helmets and are supervised by adults.

These activities combine fun with learning, helping children understand the importance of bicycle safety while enjoying the many benefits of riding a bike.

Bicycle Day Storytime

Riding a bicycle is so much fun! Do you think animals would want to ride bikes too?

Listen to this story called, “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon. Pause at 4:45 (careful not to miss it!) and make a prediction… what do you think will happen next?