Why a Walking School Bus?
Walking to school in the morning is great preparation for the day ahead. Kids arrive awake, alert and ready to learn!
Walking is great exercise, and a good habit for them to get into now, and one they can enjoy their whole life.
Kids walk with adult supervision, so their journey to school is a safe one.
Kids get to know other kids, of all ages, who they may not know from the classroom.
Walking is a great way to start an adult's day too!
Parent "drivers" get to share the walk to school with their children, and get to know the other neighborhood kids who also go to Blaine.
Checking in at the school before or after the trip helps you stay in touch with the Blaine community – teachers, administration and other parents.
Even if you can't walk/"drive" a shift, you will feel good knowing that you're doing the right thing for your child. They’re getting off to a great start by walking to school.
Letting your child walk to school can reduce some of the hectic-ness of your morning - remember, it's not just getting them out of the house, but also into the car....
Wanting to join their friends on the bus can help motivate your kids, and keep them moving so they'll be ready when the bus arrives – and this helps ensure they’ll get to school on time!
Reducing the number of cars parked and idling around the school before and after classes helps Blaine be a better neighbor.
Fewer cars around the school means a safer, cleaner environment for everyone.
The simple act of walking through a neighborhood builds community. Neighbors greet neighbors, and get to know each other.
The extra eyes and feet on the street can help solve problems before they become problems - by identifying a difficult intersection, catching an escaping dog, righting an overturned recycling bin or helping an elderly neighbor cross the street. The Walking School Bus helps create the type of neighborhood where people want to walk.