Taking young children on public transport will be exciting for them as well as developmentally beneficial, explains Penny Tassoni

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Many children love going on a bus or a train, especially if they usually travel by car. Public transport may be a necessity for adults, but for children, just boarding a bus or a train can feel like the start of an adventure. This means creating opportunities for them to experience different forms of travel can be an adventure.

BENEFITS

Going somewhere by bus, train or even by boat can provide many developmental opportunities.

Opportunities to interact Children are likely to have plenty of questions and comments as they use public transport. They may point out different features or make connections about when and how they travel.

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