However, geographic isolation, economic constraints, and limited recreational resources often restrict access to enrichment opportunities outside of school. Many of our kindergarten students qualify for free and reduced lunch, and for some, learning to ride a bicycle is not an experience readily available at home. At Jonesville Elementary, we believe every child deserves access to milestone experiences that build confidence and independence. Partnering with All Kids Bike allows us to ensure that opportunity is equitable and universal. 

Statement of Need

Kindergarten is a critical developmental stage for building balance, bilateral coordination, core strength, and spatial awareness. These gross motor skills directly support academic readiness, stamina, focus, and long-term physical health. Without structured opportunities to develop these skills, students may enter later grades with gaps in coordination, endurance, and confidence. For many of our children, riding a bicycle is not a guaranteed childhood experience due to financial barriers or lack of safe riding spaces. Embedding a Learn-to-Ride program within our school day ensures that every student — regardless of background — has access to this foundational skill in a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment. 

Program Implementation 

The Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride Initiative will be fully integrated into our daily PE schedule. Instruction will follow a structured skill progression that includes: 

      • Balance development 

      • Pedal coordination 

      • Steering and spatial awareness 

      • Controlled stopping and safety awareness 

      • Confidence-building practice and celebration milestones 

Our PE instruction emphasizes perseverance and growth mindset. Students will be encouraged to try, fall safely, try again, and experience the pride of independent success. School leadership will oversee implementation to ensure fidelity to the curriculum and consistent monitoring of student progress. 

Measurable Outcomes & Evaluation Program Reach 

100% of Jonesville Elementary kindergarten students will participate annually. By the end of the school year: 

        • 85% or more of students will demonstrate independent riding proficiency (balancing, pedaling, steering, and controlled stopping). 

        • 100% of students will complete the full gross motor skill progression embedded in the program. 

        • 80% or more of students will show documented growth in perseverance and task persistence, as measured through PE observation rubrics. 

        • Students will demonstrate measurable improvement in coordination and stamina through beginning- and end-of-year benchmarks. 

Evaluation Methods 

        • Standards-based PE skill rubrics 

        • Pre- and post-program motor skill checklists 

        • Teacher observation logs focused on confidence, engagement, and resilience 

        • Administrative review of student data to inform program refinement. 

Long-Term Impact 

Learning to ride a bicycle is more than a physical achievement — it is a confidence milestone. When a child moves from “I can’t” to “I did,” that belief transfers into the classroom, into peer relationships, and into future challenges. Cycling promotes lifelong physical activity habits, cardiovascular health, independence, and goal-setting. For many of our kindergarten students, this program will provide their first experience of mastering a challenging skill independently. Through this initiative, students will not only gain coordination and strength — they will gain confidence, resilience, and joy. 

Sustainability & School Readiness 

Jonesville Elementary is fully prepared to implement this initiative with consistency and care. Our structured PE schedule, committed staff, and leadership oversight ensure program fidelity. The bicycles and safety equipment represent a multi-year investment that will serve future kindergarten cohorts for years to come. Equipment maintenance will be supported through our existing PE budget and community partnerships. Because the program is embedded within our current instructional structure, no additional staffing is required. We are ready to implement, measure, celebrate, and sustain this program long term. 

Jonesville Elementary is committed to ensuring that every kindergarten student learns to ride a bicycle safely and confidently. With the support of All Kids Bike, we will provide equitable access to a milestone experience that builds strength, independence, and belief in what is possible." Principal Necie Barker