レッスンを予約する
Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
American kids learn to ride bicycles in gym class
For many years, kids learned to ride a bicycle at home, on sidewalks or in the street. Now, many are learning at school.
In September 2026, young students at a school in California put on helmets. Then they got on special bikes with no pedals. These are called balance bikes. The children pushed with their feet and practiced gliding. Adults watched and helped them.
A program called All Kids Bike has brought riding lessons to almost 2,000 schools in the United States. It makes bicycle riding part of gym class. Some children have no adult or older brother or sister to teach them, so this program helps them learn.
First, the students use bikes with no pedals. Later, adults add pedals, and the kids begin to ride. The lessons give children confidence and freedom. The program leader says bicycle riding is a life skill, like swimming.
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Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
sidewalk
歩道
a path with a hard surface along the side of a road, for people to walk on
Every morning, I walk my dog on the sidewalk.
毎朝、歩道で犬の散歩をしています。
glide
なめらかに進む
to move along smoothly and easily
The skater glided across the ice.
スケーターは氷の上をなめらかに進みました。
bring（過去分詞：brought）
導入する
to take something to a place or make it available there
The city brought free Wi-Fi to the park.
市は公園に無料のWi-Fiを導入しました。
gym
体育
the lessons at school in which students do physical exercise and sports
My favorite class is gym because I love sports.
スポーツが大好きなので、一番好きな授業は体育です。
confidence
自信
the feeling of being sure about your own ability to do things well
She spoke with confidence during the interview.
彼女は面接で自信を持って話しました。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
How did the children move on the balance bikes?
Why does the program help some children learn to ride a bicycle?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
What activities did you enjoy in gym class?
Who taught you a skill like riding a bicycle, swimming, or playing a sport?
Do you think learning to ride a bicycle at school is a good idea? Why or why not?
What other useful life skills do you think children should learn at school?
Why do you think learning something new can make people feel confident?