Walk and learn

If you are near a park, wood, hillside, or even a quiet part of town, why not take the kids out in small groups for a lesson "on the move"? You can learn about nature, geography, history, the environment, and so on.... 

Preparation:

• Map the route
• Consider safety issues – follow the rules at your school. 
• Arrange transport if necessary.
• Prepare talk about the things to see along the wayalong the track. Perhaps there is a local "expert" that could act as a guide.
• Consider letting the children collect leaves, nuts, and other objects for projects when they return to the school. (Remember to bring plastic bags etc.)  
• You may like to have lunch while you are out. Suggest "healthy" lunches, snacks and drinks, avoid fast food, ice cream, soft drinks and sweets.
• Think about the weather! 
• Register your walk on the Global Diabetes Walk website; www.globaldiabeteswalk.net

On the day:

• Remind everyone why we are doing the Global Diabetes Walk
• Explain about diabetes and how to lead a healthy lifestyle
• Remember that you are not alone - thousands of others around the world will be walking with you!

• Dont forget to update the website with your results.

• Have fun!