April 22, 2025
Students can take climate action into their own power by walking or wheeling to school to cut down on emissions and traffic near schools, any day.
When they do it this Earth Day and register their steps, they will have a chance to win a Walk for the Earth prize package including a personalized Yeti Jr. Rambler.
Tools
- Walk for the Earth Kahoot (coming soon!)
- Songs to Walk n Roll to playlist on Spotify
- BikeWalkRoll survey tool – track how students get to school
- Trip tracking tool
- I-spy (Gr K-3)
- I-spy (Gr 4-6)
Social Media/Sticker Images
Classroom Activity Ideas
- Invite an STP to your class to lead a session on active transportation
- Calculate energy saved by leaving the car at home
- Map your route to school
- Organize a class walk to a park or community centre
- Nature-themed scavenger hunt
- Create a classroom trophy by spray painting an old running shoe gold
- Display certificates in class so students can see their accomplishments
- Have prizes for classrooms with the most walkers
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