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Free campaign materials

We know it is important to have all the right tools at your disposal, so we hope you find everything from press releases to lesson plans to help you get involved with the campaign.

Other free resources



Click To Download 153-school_newsletter_copy.doc
Newsletter copy for parents


Newsletter template
Here is an adaptable newsletter template for your school to send out to parents, announcing that you are participating in the Walk to School campaign, WoW or just Walk to School Week or Month. Please feel free to lift and adapt the copy as you wish.


Click To Download 93-wts_stats.doc
Statistics on walk to school


Facts about walking to school
Looking for statistics about walking to school for a press release or presentation? Open the stat sheet for the latest.

Click To Download 165-walk_to_school_campaign_summary.doc
Walk to School Campaign Summary


Walk to School flyer
A quick introduction to the Walk to School campaign and what we do.

Click To Download 165-walk_to_school_faqs.doc
FAQs about Walk to School



Questions and Answers
Pre-written Q and As for you to use in your Walk to School communications

Click To Download 99-running_an_event.pdf
How to run an event guide


Run an event guide
See our top tips on running an event for Walk to School Week, Month or Whenever!


Click To Download 182-walk_to_school_parents_guide_for_web.pdf
Parents Guide


Click To Download 182-walk_to_school_teachers_guide_for_web.pdf
Teachers Guide


Parents and Teachers guides to walking to school
Advice is given on what your best route of action is, what campaign activities you can get involved with, why walking is a good idea, routes to overcoming any difficulties you face, and a range of other useful facts and figures.

Resources from Walk to School Week 2010


Click To Download 93-walk_to_school_week_ideas.doc
Using the 'Walk Your Way' theme


Using the Walk Your Way theme
Bring the 'Walk Your Way' theme to life with our suggested activities for schools and parents.


Click To Download 186-press_release_local_authorities_wtsw_2010.doc
Press release for Local Authorities


Press Release template
Local Authorities can use our press release to get the word out about what they're doing for the Week.


Click To Download 93-ks_1_lesson_plans.pdf
Key Stage 1 Lesson plans


Key Stage 1 lesson plans
Our first KS1 lesson plans look at navigational skills through games and role play. The second lesson plan involves children creating 3D map of their walk to school. Lesson plans can be used at any time in the year, not just during Walk to School Week. Lessons are designed to last around 1 hour.

Click To Download 93-ks_2_lesson_plans.pdf
Key Stage 2 Lesson plans


Click To Download 93-ks_2_presentation_walking_issues.zip
Key Stage 2 Presentation


Key Stage 2 lesson plans
Our first KS2 lesson plans looks at navigational skills, introducing children to signs, landmarks, maps and directions. The second lesson 2 revolves around mapping skills where children create a grid based map and compare urban and rural schools. Lessons are designed to last around 1 hour.


Click To Download 93-activity_session__guidance_notes.pdf
Acitivity session


Click To Download 93-walk_your_way_presentation.zip
Walk Your Way Presentation




Activity session
We've also put together an Activity session with accompanying presentation. This is involves a question and answer card game, A walking story, short presentation. It can be run in sections or altogether. The Activity session is designed to last approximately 1 hour.

Teachers:


Click To Download 165-assemby_pack.zip
Walk to School Assembly Pack


Assembly Pack
Use this pack, complete with facilitator’s guide and powerpoint slides, to run an assembly around walking to school.

Click To Download 165-key_stage_1_lesson_plans_and_presentation.zip
Walk to School Key Stage 1 Lesson Plans


More KS1 Lesson plans
See our lesson plans designed for Walk to School Month 2009- you can still use them at any time of year to help students explore the benefits of walking.

Lesson plans and a presentation making clear and useful links between walking to school, the 'Count me in' theme, and the national curriculum for Key Stage 1.

Click To Download 165-key_stage_2_lesson_plans_and_presentation.zip
Walk to School Key Stage 2 Lesson Plans


More KS2 Lesson plans
Lesson plans and a presentation making clear and useful links between walking to school, the 'Count me in' theme, and the national curriculum for Key Stage 2.

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