En la actualidad, una mayoría de niños no acude solo a escuela, lo que implica que no adquiera algunas competencias que favorezcan la autonomía y la interacción social. Las autoridades mundiales animan a promover entornos seguros y saludables próximos al colegio, pues, desde hace décadas, tienen resultados positivos en varios países. Los centros escolares españoles de educación infantil y primaria están reconocidos como lugares apropiados para fomentar la experimentación y conocimiento del entorno a través de la actividad física y el juego. Entre los proyectos de entorno escolar activo, destacan los relativos al camino escolar, normalmente impulsados por los gobiernos locales, con la estrecha colaboración del colegio. En cualquier propuesta similar, es importante prestar atención tanto a la comunidad educativa como a los espacios urbanos. El trayecto a la escuel...

Currently a majority of children do not go to school alone, which means that they do not reach some skills that favor autonomy and social interaction. The world authorities are motivating safe and healthy environments around the school, because for decades they have had positive results in several countries. Spanish kindergardens and primary education schools are recognized as appropriate places to experience and knowledge of the environment through physical activity and play. Among the projects on an active school environment, those related with the road to the school are relevant, normally promoted by local governments, with the close collaboration of the school. In any similar proposal, it is as important to pay attention to the educational community like as urban spaces.The walk to the school, which takes place at least twice a day, can be done on foot or by bicycle, which c...

Currently a majority of children do not go to school alone, which means that they do not reach some skills that favor autonomy and social interaction. The world authorities are motivating safe and healthy environments around the school, because for decades they have had positive results in several countries. Spanish kindergardens and primary education schools are recognized as appropriate places to experience and knowledge of the environment through physical activity and play. Among the projects on an active school environment, those related with the road to the school are relevant, normally promoted by local governments, with the close collaboration of the school. In any similar proposal, it is as important to pay attention to the educational community like as urban spaces.The walk to the school, which takes place at least twice a day, can be done on foot or by bicycle, which c...