When school starts back up the kiddos will have a great way to meet the recommended 2 hours of physical activity! Give the car and bus a break and walk or bike to school! Here are Tips to make the "Healthy Choice, the Easy Choice".
For Walking:
- Walk together. This is especially important for younger children who should be walking with an adult.
- Parents, set up a walking club and alternate chaperones.
- Older children? Have the neighborhood children walk together.
- Pick a safe route and stick to it.
- Don't Play, Take walking seriously especially around and in streets.
- Cross the street safely! Luckily cross-guards are usually around to help, but if not make sure to look both ways and only cross when you are 100% Safe.
- Obey traffic signs, symbols and adult crossing guards!
- For more tips, visit: www.walkbiketoschool.org
For Biking:
- Practice riding your bike route with parents and/or your fellow neighborhood schoolmates.
- Dress to be seen. Make sure to wear bright colors or a bright helmet.
- Put on your Helmet!
- Tie and tuck your shoelaces.
- Watch for vehicles around every driveway.
- Obey traffic laws and always ride your bike predictable. Ride in straight lines and use hand signals.
- Make sure your bike is safe to ride each time you are about to take it for a spin.
- For more tips, visit: www.walkbiketoschool.org
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