Walk and Roll to School Day is an annual event that shines light on the powerful act of walking to school. It’s a day when communities, schools, families, and children come together to celebrate the joys and benefits of walking as a mode of transportation. With a focus on health, safety, community, and the environment, Walk and Roll to School Day encourages students to take a step in the right direction by embracing the many benefits of walking to school.
Take the first step and embark on a meaningful journey and ignite your community’s interest in active, healthy, safe, and sustainable transportation. See below for resources on how to get a start on planning your event and share the excitement for Walk and Roll to School Day:
- Registration is now open. Families, neighborhoods, and schools can all sign up!
- Follow these steps that help ensure the safety of all participants.
- First time planning a school-based event? Or perhaps you need a refresher? Check out this handy Getting Started Guide that will help carry out your event.
- Visit www.walkbiketoschool.org for more planning tools, downloadable materials, and other resources.
- Follow Walk, Bike & Roll to School Days on Facebook for the latest Walk and Roll to School Day news and event ideas.
- Share your event photos on social media using the hashtag #WalkRolltoSchoolDay
Here are some great ideas to get you started!
- Celebrate with Signage – Have children create fun and educational signs to carry.
- Teach Walking Health Benefits – In classrooms, discuss how walking (and bicycling) for transportation helps create more opportunity for physical activity in students’ everyday lives.
- Stress Pedestrian Safety – Ask your local city and county partners to help with messaging that encourages safe walking skills and creating safe environments for kids walking.
- Inspire through Essays – Challenge students to write an essay describing their Walk and Roll to School Day experience and what is special about it.