Traffic Light Drawing for Kids

Have you ever imagined the condition of a busy road without any traffic lights or signals on it? It is hard to think of such a scene, right? Traffic lights have turned out to be an irreplaceable part of city dwellers. In one way or the other, in the modern world, these traffic lights can be stated as the lifesavers of human beings. The dependability of traffic lights has helped human beings in reducing the number of road accidents and deaths. Moreover, it is the only option available to control the hustle and bustle of drivers. 

Since traffic lights have turned out to be a part of our daily lives, there exists a great necessity to understand their working and importance in our day-to-day lives. In order to make our young ones realise the significance of placing such lights on our traffic, let us use activities like how to draw a traffic light for kids. With the assistance of BYJU’S traffic light drawing for kids, we can make them learn how to artistically represent the picture of traffic lights. Moreover, this exercise will help them set a basic idea about the function of traffic lights.

Fun Facts – History of Traffic Light

Do you know the fact that more than 100 years have passed since the traffic light was used for the first time? It was in London that the first installation of traffic lights took place. With the purpose of assisting the traffic police in managing the uncontrollable traffic, colourful lamps were placed next to the Parliament building in 1868. Initially, the device was made to produce red and green lights with the use of gases. Later in 1920, the gas traffic lights were replaced with modern traffic lights in three colours; red, yellow, and green. In the beginning, the newly added yellow light was a confusing one for the drivers, but later on, they started identifying the light as the transition between the red and green light and got used to it. Even though these many years have passed, the function and the universal meaning of the three lights have never changed. 

Apart from making kids learn about the meaning, facts and history of traffic lights, BYJU’S traffic light drawing for kids activity offers a chance to trace, draw, and colour different patterns of traffic signals. 

Drawing Traffic Light

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Colouring Traffic Light

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How to Draw a Traffic Light for Kids? 

Traffic light drawing for kids is one of the easiest learning exercises for kids. Kids can easily follow the guidelines and develop a clear-cut idea of how to portray the picture of a traffic light. Exercising on such a socially relevant topic will help them improve their road safety awareness. 

• As the initial part of the process, refer to traffic signal drawing for kids’ activities to develop a basic idea about the system. It will help kids to understand the shape, structure, and function of the traffic signal.
• Start drawing by sketching a simple vertical rectangular figure using a pencil and a ruler. 
• Add three small circles at equal distances inside the rectangular figure. Kids can use a compass to improve the precision of circles. 
• Add covers to the three circular lights. Draw three small triangles on the left and right sides of the rectangle. Make sure that the triangles are arranged at equal distances. 
• Add a stand to the traffic light signal. Draw two vertical lines in the middle of the rectangle and connect the base with a small horizontal line. 
• As it is a simple image, the possibility of scribbling errors will be comparatively lesser than in any other sketches. Even if there are any, clear them using an eraser. 
• As the final step of the process, fill the topmost circle using a red colour, the middle one with a yellow colour, and the bottom one with green colour. Kids can use black colour to fill the leg part of the traffic light signal. 

Including drawing and colouring exercises in kids’ learning process is one of the best techniques to enhance their interest in learning. With the usage of such entertaining exercises, kids will develop an eagerness to participate in every activity. To make them fall in love with learning, parents can easily refer to and use the short stories, essays and poems from BYJU’S website.