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July 10, 2020

Lunch Tray Decorating

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Assemble lunch trays with safe driving messages on them.

 Items Needed

  • Sticker messages
  • Downloadable images from t-driver.com (optional)
  • Safe driving template
  • Markers or crayons
  • Disposable lunch trays/lunch tray liners
  • TDS Volunteers
  • School Cafeteria/Kitchen

 Steps

  1. Discuss with TDS sponsor a date, time and place to conduct the event.
  2. Find disposable lunch trays or tray liner for your event.
  3. Create template with safe driving messages.
  4. Have TDS team decorate lunch tray the day before with provided materials.
  5. Greet the students and give a brief explanation about TDS.
  6. Remind students about safe driving and encourage teens to avoid distractions while driving.
  7. Don’t forget to take pictures to send to us, post on social media and your school website!
  8. Complete an activity form to earn All-Star points. If in Texas, submit sign-in sheets.

 Make it GREAT

  • Find downloadable seasonal clip art and images on t-driver.com to add a theme to your event.
  • Was the event successful? Keep it going! Each month, choose a new theme or risk to focus on.
  • Create a safe driving template for all risks and put out messaging for a week-long event, like National Teen Safe Driving Week.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Activity Categories, Big Rig Activity, Distraction Activity, High School Activities, Impaired Activity, Junior High Activities, Nighttime Driving Activity, Ped and Bike Activity, Seat Belt Activity, Speeding Activity

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