April 3 – National Walking Day
Lace-up your sneakers, kids, because April 3 is National Walking Day! This day is all about getting up, stepping out, and enjoying the benefits of walking. Whether it’s a stroll through the park or a march around the schoolyard, walking is a fantastic way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for Kids here.
FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL WALKING DAY
- Walking is one of the most popular forms of physical activity and can be done almost anywhere, by anyone, at any time.
- A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per mile or 2,000 steps.
- Walking regularly can improve your mood, strengthen your bones, and lower the risk of chronic diseases.
- The longest walk around the world was completed by a former British paratrooper, who walked 36,000 miles across 39 countries in 11 years.
- National Walking Day was started by the American Heart Association to encourage people to walk to improve their heart health.
ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE APRIL 3
National Walking Day is a great opportunity to get active and have fun. Here’s how you can celebrate:
- Complete this exercise word search.
- Organize a walking club with your friends and take a walk around your school or local park.
- Have a scavenger hunt on foot. Make a list of things to find or see while you walk.
- Create a walk-a-thon at school to raise money for a charity while promoting fitness.
- Map out a nature walk to explore different plants, trees, and wildlife in your area.
- Use a pedometer or a fitness app to set a step goal for the day and challenge yourself to meet it.
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QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR APRIL 3
Walking isn’t just about moving from one place to another. Here are some things to ponder:
- How does walking benefit your body and mind compared to other forms of exercise?
- Why is it important to have pedestrian-friendly spaces in cities and towns?
- How can making time for walks improve your day-to-day life?
- What are some ways to make walking a regular part of your routine?
- How can walking help the environment?
WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS ABOUT NATIONAL WALKING DAY
Here are five questions to get you thinking and talking. Would you rather…
- Walk through a city and explore new places or take a nature hike in the woods?
- Walk in silence and enjoy the surroundings or chat with a friend along the way?
- Participate in a long-distance walking challenge or a short and fun relay race with friends?
- Walk to school every day if it meant extra free time for games or ride and miss out?
- Have the ability to walk on water or walk up walls for a day?
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