Walking Well

 

Have you heard the adage: “walk at one, talk at two”? Walking is (hopefully) a lifelong exercise that is good for you. Explore the following activities about this universal activity.

 

CONNECT:

• See how different animals walk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVvZKcKBTtg
• One special way to walk is through a labyrinth; watch the 4000 year history of labyrinth walking at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7u80ZLEh3M. You could make your own labyrinth.
• Watch the history of walking sticks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBvqVd5jyVU

 

CREATE:

• Move with this walking song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6cJB7k6eEk and you can make up your own walking song
• Try some of these ideas for fun family walks: https://www.verywellfit.com/fun-walking-with-kids-3436010
• You can enjoy walking even during the pandemic by following the tips at https://kidsofthewild.co.uk/2018/01/24/fun-easy-walks-with-kids/
• Try this animal walk exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOKm8l-Vx78

 

CARE:

• Find out the benefits of walking for children at https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/the-benefits-of-walking- for-children/
• Put your best forward by starting a school walking club; get the details at https://www.positivepromotions.com/positive-resource-center-start-a-school-walking-club/a/950-r/
• Get great tips in this kid’s guide safe walking: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/811026.pdf

 

CAREERS:

Like to walk? You might walk into a great job that requires a lot of walking: from dog walking to tour guide. Let your fingers do the walking as you check out the opportunities below.

• https://money.howstuffworks.com/10-careers-people-who-cant-sit-still.htm
• https://methodshop.com/jobs-that-require-a-lot-of-walking/