Learn how floating buoys act like road signs in water, guiding boats and keeping everyone safe.
A floating buoy is like a road sign for water! Just like how road signs help cars know where to go and what to do, buoys help boats in the water.
Imagine you are driving a toy car. When you see a stop sign, you know you have to stop. When you see a speed limit sign, you know how fast to go. In the water, a buoy can tell boats where it's safe to go, where not to go, or where to be careful.
Some buoys are bright and colorful so that boats can see them easily, just like colorful signs on the road. They can show things like:
So, when you think of a buoy, remember it’s helping everyone in the water just like a sign helps drivers on the road!