Just a quick note that Wednesday, October 8, 2008 is International Walk to School Day. Even if it’s not a part of your routine, can you give it a try?
Some schools really get into this. I see quite a difference in my area every year. My daughter’s elementary school is giving out fresh fruit and stickers to the kids who walk to school.
Our walk to school day was Friday Oct 17th, and it rained!! It didn’t phase us though because we walk every day, no matter what (we’re 3 blocks from the school), but I was impressed at how many regular drivers braved the rotten weather and participated. It was great!
That’s good to hear! We don’t get a lot of rainy days here, but we walk anyhow. Splashing in puddles on the way back home from school is fun for the kids!