Development of Children's Crossing Skills in Urban Area: Visual Exploration and Mental Representation about Hazards

Key Points

• Children display varying levels of crossing skills when navigating urban hazards, emphasizing the importance of visual exploration and mental representation.
• The study indicates that effective crossing skills correlate with better understanding of environmental hazards, crucial for urban safety.
• Observational analysis of children's interactions in urban settings reveals developmental pathways in their crossing skills, highlighting significant learning moments.
• Findings underscore the need for improved educational strategies to enhance children's awareness of urban hazards during pedestrian activities.