INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH
October is International Walk to School Month, when pupils around the globe celebrate the joys of walking and wheeling to school.
The nights are lengthening and the leaves are starting to turn, which can only mean one thing... it’s time for International Walk to School Month!
We have some free resources and fun activities to keep kids busy this autumn. For teachers, our walking and wheeling diary is a great way for pupils to write or draw about their journey to school and it's aligned with the curriculum. And families can try out our ever-popular Autumn Street Safari, a free, downloadable scavenger hunt to help put some pizazz into autumn walks.
Living Streets would love to hear what you get up to on your walks to school when the seasons change. Share your stories with us on social media, tagging @livingstreets and using the hashtag #WalkToSchool.
Living Streets can help children enjoy the many benefits of walking and wheeling to school.
WOW is our walk to school challenge, a pupil-led initiative where children self-report how they get to school every day using our interactive WOW Travel Tracker.
WOW schools see 59% fewer car journeys to the school gates and 18% more journeys walking and wheeling all the way to school*.
To find out more and to see if your school is eligible for a fully funded place, get in touch!
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP GET YOU WALKING
SCHOOLS
These learning resources, activities and lesson plans are perfect for thinking about walking to school across different generations and in countries outside the UK.
LESSON PLANS
Walking and Wheeling Diary
Download (English - KS2 / Progression Steps 2 and 3 / P1-2) Download (Welsh - KS2 / Progression Steps 2 and 3 / P1-2) Download (English – print-friendly) Download (Welsh – print-friendly)
Walking to School Through the Generations
FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS
AUTUMN STREET SAFARI SCAVENGER HUNT
There are lots of interesting things to see and do as you walk, wheel or scoot to school. Challenge yourself to tick off all the activities in our Autumn Street Safari!
Our Walking Activities booklet and diary are packed with fun and educational activities to enjoy on your walk to school - or any other time you're taking a stroll!