Tools & Resources for Schools

Across the country and in our own backyard, teachers, school administrators, parent associations, and community partners are working together to help our children walk more. To school, the library, the community center, or just to a friend’s house to play—walking to these destinations encourages fitness and helps children develop the skills to be responsible and aware of their surroundings. But, making it possible for kids to walk wherever they need to go safely will take community-wide support.

In 2004 and 2006, one out of every four Clark County students in the eighth, tenth, and twelfth grades reported being overweight or at risk for overweight. (source – Clark County Public Health Department). Children across the nation experience serious health issues such as diabetes at an earlier age. Adding too few physically active adult role models to too many rides to school, too much screen time, and too few safe places to play outdoors subtract from our kids’ health, well-being, and good development. Making walking routine for kids is important for a healthy life.

Check out more tips and resources below. For ideas about how to use these resources, please visit the How To Use Campaign Tools page.

 

Book List

Children's Books

My Map Book by Sara Fanelli

My Neighborhood: Places and Faces by Lisa Bullard

My Town by Rebecca Treays

Where Do I live? by Neil Chesanow

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Web Links

Kids, Families, Safety, and Schools

City of Vancouver Commute Trip Reduction

City of Vancouver Transportation Services Safety Tips

Feet First

National Safety Council

Safe Routes to School - WA

Safe Routes to School Initiative

SafeKids

Washington Department of Transportation Crosswalk Law

Washington Department of Transportation Pedestrian Laws

Washington Department of Transportation Safety Tips

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Learn and Get Involved Locally

City of Vancouver Sustainability Initiative

Community Choices

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Local Walking Opportunities

Clark County Walkaround Guide

First Friday Art Walk

International Discovery Walk

International Discovery Walk (2008 PDF Brochure)

Kaiser Permanente

Southwest Washington Medical Center Passport to Wellness

Sunday Hiking Program

Vancouver Clark Parks and Trails

Vancouver's Downtown Walking Map

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Research, Advocacy, and Programs

America Walks

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Washington Coalition for Promotion of Physical Activity

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