About the Talk N Walk Toolkit for Schools

Talk N Walk is a simple, flexible wellbeing program facilitated through a free Talk N Walk app and series of supporting resources that is perfect for use by students and teachers in schools. You can take students out for a Talk N Walk session at any time, anywhere – the more natural the location the better!

What is Talk N Walk?

Talk N Walk is based on the premise that conversation typically flows more freely when you’re walking, and is supported by research that being active outdoors has many powerful and wide-ranging health benefits. The Talk N Walk app and printed resources provide valuable conversation starters and simple outdoor activity challenges to prompt participants to spend time walking.

Did you know? Even a 10 minute walk changes brain chemistry to boost happiness.

There are five types of Talk N Walk prompts;

• The green prompts support ‘getting to know you’ discussions.
• The purple prompts are intended to spark creativity and imagination.
• The pink prompts foster growth mindset and mindfulness.
• The blue prompts feature simple nature-based challenges for students to complete as they Talk N Walk.
• The blank prompt cards for perfect for creating your own classroom specific discussion points.

How to Use Talk N Walk at School

There are many ways to integrate Talk N Walk into your classroom (you can see our top 5 suggestions below) but the basic premise of a Talk N Walk is taking a social walk outdoors where students participate in discussion using provided conversation prompts, and may also complete complete a short nature activity challenge while walking.

Reflection upon how students feel before and again after the walk helps them to recognise the impact of talking and walking upon mental health.

5 Ways to Use Talk N Walk at School

The Talk N Walk for Schools Toolkit provides many different suggestions for using the Talk N Walk resources in the classroom and these are some of our favourites;

1. As a positive start to the day: Exposure to natural light, fresh air and physical activity are known to enhance cognitive function and improve concentration so timetabling a Talk N Walk mini walk for the start of the day is a great way to get students ready to learn.
2. Brain breaks: Talk N Walk is perfect for use for scheduled or spontaneous brain breaks, and for transitions between lessons.
3. As a tool for building relationships and resolving disputes: The Talk N Walk conversation prompts and activities promote teamwork, and can be used to encourage the development of solution based thinking for problem solving.
4. Peer mentorship: Older students can be paired with younger ones for Talk N Walk sessions to foster positive peer relationships and mentorship making Talk N Walk a handy resource for school buddy programs or school orientation events.
5. Appreciation and recognition: Talk N Walk sessions can be used to recognise positive behaviour – being invited to take an exclusive Talk N Walk with the school principal as part of a small group is a great, positive way to recognise students upholding the school’s values.

You can also organise a Talk N Walk to School event to communicate the importance of the program and its benefits to your entire school community. We make this super easy to organise with our Talk N Walk to School Event Pack. 

What’s in the Toolkit?

As well as twelve pages of ideas for integrating Talk N Walk into the classroom, the printable Talk N Walk Toolkit for Schools includes;

• Printable 72 Talk N Walk Card Deck
• How I’m Feeling Chart