5/12/2016. Who We Are. Today s Objectives. Today s Presenters

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1 AFHK Wellness Wednesday Webinar Series Creating Walk and Bike to School Programs that Engage Kids and Families Presented by Action for Healthy Kids May 11, 2016 Telephone or speakers Everyone is muted Submit a question This call is being recorded Link to recording and handouts will be sent out following the call Logistics Our Vision Every kid healthy, active and ready to learn. Our Mission To mobilize school professionals, families and communities to take actions that lead to healthy eating, physical activity and healthier schools where kids thrive. Who We Are Wellness Wednesday Webinars 2nd Wednesday each month 4 4:30 ET, 3 3:30 CT, 2 2:30 MT, 1 1:30 PT Not a Brain Break, But a Brain Energizer! Having Fun with Healthy Classroom Parties Getting Kids to Try Healthy Foods with Taste Tests Motivating Students with Yoga in the Classroom! Bringing Play Indoors when the Weather Gets Bad How to Host a Health & Wellness Fair Growing Your School Gardens Volunteer for Healthy Schools Walk and Bike to School Programs that Engage Kids and Families ActionforHealthyKids.org/events/webinars Today s Objectives Today s Presenters LEARN Which Walk and Bike to School Programs are successful at increasing physical activity and engaging kids and families? ACT What activities and strategies work well to start a Walk and Bike to School Program? TRANSFORM Ensure Your Students are Healthy and Ready to Learn! Leslie Feuerborn leslie.feuerborn@state.co.us Colorado Safe Routes to School Program Manager Colorado Department of Transportation routes 1

2 The 5 E s Getting More Students Walking and Biking to School and the 5 E s Education Encouragement Enforcement Engineering Evaluation Skill Building & Safety Training Education in PE classes Bike maintenance classes Train the Trainer Bicycle rodeos Bike fleets Education & Programs Programs Walking School Buses & Bike Trains Family bicycle rodeos After School Bike Club Remote drop off Bike Library Increases popularity of walking and bicycling Is an easy way to start a program Emphasizes fun of walking and biking Bike and Walk to School Days Walking Wednesdays or T n T Tuesdays Encouragement Increases awareness of laws protecting pedestrians and bicyclists Improves driver behavior Helps children follow traffic rules Decreases parent perceptions of danger Crossing Guard Program Police enforcement Enforcement Engineering Engineering Creates safer, more accessible settings for walking and bicycling Can influence the way people behave 2

3 What do you want to change? What evidence or data do you have? Are your efforts making a difference? Evaluation Elements of a Successful Program An in school leader or champion (principal, parent, or teacher) Conducting activities that reinforce biking and walking (encouragement initiatives) Parent/PTO support Establishing supportive school policies, such as early dismissal for children who walk or bike and adequate places for bikes and bike helmets Recommended Resources National Center for Safe Routes to School Safe Routes to School National Partnership Walk Bike to School Colorado Safe Routes to School routes Bevin Barber Campbell bevinbcampbell@gmail.com Bicycle Advocate & Parent Champion Ouray, Colorado Today s Presenters What was happening in Fort Collins How it worked at Laurel Elementary Laurel Wellness Program components Laps for Laurel wellness fundraiser Story Background Active Transportation = Wellness Walk/bike to school for daily exercise requirement & time outdoors Improves academic performance Leads to a lifelong healthy habit of using active transportation Health benefits outweigh the risks 20 to one A wellness initiative that happens before/after school Inclusive (the messaging) 3

4 Wellness committee and/or subcommittee Seek out biking families and staff support Develop a budget and secure funding Build partnerships Engagement: Gather info, inclusivity, twogeneration approach, free coffee! Make it easy, safe, accessible, inclusive, rewarding, social and fun Connecting it to your School Wellness Program Remote Park n Walk with Walking School Bus Family Bike Rodeos Bike Field Trips Bike safety education in PE; Parent education Bike Drive & Lottery Bike/Walk to School: Initiatives A Bike and Walk to School program builds community and school spirit Recommended Resources Implementation & Resource Guide How to Build a Bike & Walk to School Program Bike & Walk to School Presentation for PTA/PTOs Laurel Elementary, Poudre School District Fort Collins, Colorado And encourages life long wellness. Questions? Follow Us for More Resources Stay up to date on success stories, health tips, physical activity games, fun recipes, volunteer opportunities, and ideas for action! 4

5 School Programs Tools and Resources Expert Partners Volunteer Opportunities School Grants ActionforHealthyKids.org 5