Okay everyone, this one’s for parents! Have you been wondering how you can motivate your child and set a positive example when it comes to physical activity? Implementing a Walking School Bus is a creative solution which incorporates daily physical activity into your child’s day. Not only is this a fun, and environmentally friendly way for students to get to school, but it is safe! What is a Walking School Bus you ask? Well it is just that- it is a group of children in the community that walk to school together with one or two adults. It is like a car pool, but without the car! It can be as easy as two families taking turns walking the children to school, or you can even request the assistance of older siblings, friends of the family etc to take turns walking the children. And of course it doesn’t just have to be walking! In the spring and summer months children can ride their bikes, their roller blades or their skateboards to school, just ensure that they are all wearing helmets and that you can keep up!
Your Walking Bus can start off small and grow as more and more parents hear about it and become interested. Discuss all of the logistics, such as ensuring that all parents know what time the buses arrive at, how often you would like the Walking Bus to operate, and whether or not it will take place before and after school.
So if you want your child to become more physically active, raise concern about the environment, as well as share valuable time with your child and neighbors in the morning, then go ahead and implement a Walking Bus in your community. What’s stopping you? Your children and your dogs will love you for it!
Check out the following clip for more tips and safety information!
Posted By Meagan Harrington
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