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Grade Level: 3rd Grade

  • Bike Rental — Money Management

    • Before visiting, check how much a bike rental costs and make sure you have enough money
    • Count your money to confirm you can afford the rental
    • Hand the correct amount to the bike rental staff when paying
    • Count your change if you receive any — make sure it’s the correct amount
    • If you don’t have enough money, decide whether to earn more by doing a job first, or choose a different activity

  • Bike Rental — Following Directions

    • Directions given by the bike rental staff regarding:
      1. Which bike to use
      2. When to get on and off the bike
      3. When to start and stop riding the bike
    • Directions given by the Police officer on duty regarding:
      1. Stopping at the crosswalk to allow pedestrians to cross
      2. Obeying the traffic signal

  • Bike Rental — Problem Solving

    • What to do if there are no bikes available:
      1. Ask the staff: “When will a bike be available?”
      2. Decide if you have time to wait, or if you should visit another store first and come back
      3. If waiting, practice patience — find a place to stand safely and wait for your turn
    • What to do if none of the bikes fit you or feel comfortable:

      Tell the staff: “This bike doesn’t feel right. Can I try a different one?”
    • What to do if you don’t have enough money:

      Ask about earning money by doing a job at the bike rental or a nearby store

  • Bike Rental — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Follow visual and verbal instructions
    • Ask for assistance or directions from bike rental staff or police officer when needed
    • Making eye contact while communicating

  • Bike Rental — Time Management

    • Check how much time you have left in the village before deciding to rent a bike
    • A bike ride takes several minutes — make sure you won’t need to rush to finish
    • If there is a wait, estimate how long it will take based on how many students are ahead of you
    • Decide: “Do I have time to wait and ride, or should I come back later?”
    • Return the bike on time so the next student can have a turn
    • Practice the concept of planning your time: bike rental works best earlier in your visit when you have plenty of time

  • Bike Rental — Budgeting

    • Before renting, check the price and compare it to how much money you have left
    • Think ahead: “If I spend money on the bike rental, will I still have enough for other things I want to do?”
    • Keep a running total of how much you’ve spent so far during your visit
    • Activity: Use a simple budget tracker to write down each purchase and subtract from your starting amount
    • Practice making trade-offs: “Should I rent a bike or save my money for the ice cream stand?”

  • Bike Rental — Safety and Security

    • Keep money in wallet until you are ready to pay
    • Do not hit anyone with your bike
    • Make sure you follow all instructions given by the Bike Rental staff or the police officer
    • Obey the speed limit
    • Put money earned in wallet

  • Bike Rental — Employment

    • Fill out job application
    • Interview for a job
    • Job duties

      Putting the bikes back where they belong

  • Bike Rental — Independent Living Skills

    • Spatial Awareness:

      Students can develop an understanding of spatial relationships and how to maneuver the bike safely around obstacles
    • Environmental Awareness:

      Students can gain a greater awareness of the surrounding environment, including road signs, landmarks, and points of interest
    • Confidence Building:

      Students can overcome challenges and build self-confidence as you learn and improve your bike riding skills