Garrett Morgan: Inventor of the Traffic Light

February 8, 2021

     

In recognition of Black History Month, we will be doing at least one activity a week that highlights an important figure in history and their contributions!

This is Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the traffic light (another interesting fact: he was the first Black man to own a car in Cleveland). After witnessing a bad accident, he wanted to invent a new signal that warned drivers when to slow down during traffic. He did so in 1923.

Swipe to see our #preschool room take on “Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light, Go!” for indoor gross motor today! Our Miss Nadia had children cross in small groups and told them to walk fast, slow down or stop! This activity was not only great for their little bodies to get moving, but also developed their #cognitive skills as they listened and tried to understand Nadia’s directives!

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