Commute Countdown Familiarization Walk
Walk, bike, or drive the route to school, timing it exactly. Note potential hazards and discuss safety protocols for walking or waiting for the bus.
- Takes
- 30 min–1 hr
- Your setup
- 5 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 5 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Outdoors
How to do it
- 1Choose the planned method of transportation (walking/biking/driving).
- 2Time the journey from the moment of departure to arrival at the school gate.
- 3Point out important landmarks and safety zones (crossing guards, crosswalks).
- 4If walking, practice looking both ways multiple times at intersections.
- 5Discuss alternative routes in case of road closures or inclement weather.
What they're practising
- Safety Awareness
- Physical Activity
- Orientation
- Stress Reduction