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ON THE MOVE

Resource Library

Welcome to the On the Move Resource Library
Looking for resources for a school or a municipal event to create interest and to engage students and families in On the Move activities? 
On the Move is a fully branded initiative with a bold, recognizable look that makes it easy for students, families, and community members to get involved with active school travel. Whether you are a school board, a school, or a municipality you can use these branded resources to plan an event, communicate with your audience, or support safer school routes. You can also request templates and graphic files to create your own tailored materials.
View the options below to learn more about On the Move resources and promotional materials available to help you get moving!  All items can be borrowed from the health unit at no cost. 
To access any of the resources or promotional materials listed, complete the order form and submit it to the health unit at [email protected]. We will assess your request and respond within 5 business days. If approved, it may take 7 to 10 days to arrange the items for pick-up depending on availability. 

Getting Started 

Check out the resources listed below to help you get started with On the Move:

Messages for Families 

Skill Building for Young Active Travelers 

School Handouts for Walk and Wheel Events

 

To help promote On the Move activities across the region, we’ve created a Design Package and Brand Guide for schools and municipalities.

How to Get It?
For access to all resources and promotional items, fill out this order form and submit it to the health unit at [email protected]. We will assess your request and respond within 5 business days. If approved, it may take 7 to 10 days to arrange the items for pick-up depending on availability.

What’s in the Design Package?
It includes templates and tools to help you create your own On the Move materials, such as:

  • Colouring sheets
  • Digital displays
  • Event templates
  • Letterhead
  • Posters
  • PowerPoint slides
  • Social media posts
  • Student certificates

What can you customize?

Using the instructions in the Brand Guide, you can use the On the Move logo, characters, and backgrounds in different colours and styles.

Who can use it?
Many templates are easy for anyone to edit in Microsoft Office (like Word or PowerPoint).
Some templates may need help from a graphic designer. 

Why use the Brand Guide?
It helps everyone keep the On the Move look and feel consistent across the region.


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For access to all resources and promotional items, fill out this order form and submit it to the health unit at [email protected]. We will assess your request and respond within 5 business days. If approved, it may take 7 to 10 days to arrange the items for pick-up depending on availability.

Banners and Flags

On the Move vinyl banners, feather flags and poster boards with A-frames have been created for the On the Move partners to use for school, municipal/community activities and events. There is a 2-4-1 Helmet Fit Check poster that fits in the A-frame as a visual guide for correct helmet fitting.

Vinyl Banner                                                       Feather Flag
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Poster board A-frame                           
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2-4-1 Poster Board (used with Metal A-frame)
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Display Panels Promoting Annual Walk and Wheel Events

A series of display panels are available for local promotion of annual walk and wheel events which are often celebrated in schools and communities across Canada. The walk and wheel events are International Walk to School Month, Winter Walk Day, Spring into Spring and Bike Week/Month.

The display panel message encourages participation in the walk and wheel event and provides a link to event information from Green Communities Canada. The event panel can be paired with two other panels—one panel showing children and youth walking or wheeling in a particular season, and the other panel promotes the local Simcoe On the Move initiative with a general message “Be active as part of your everyday routine.”

The panels attach to a display frame as set-up in the photo below. An optional shelf for brochures/resources is included.

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Event 1 - International Walk to School Month is an annual mass celebration of active transportation taking place around the world every October. The following display panels are suitable for this event and will pair with the On the Move initiative panel “Be active as part of your everyday routine.”

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Event 2 - Winter Walk Day is celebrated by schools across the province on the first Wednesday of February each year. The following display panels are suitable for this event and will pair with the On the Move initiative panel “Be active as part of your everyday routine.”

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Event 3 - Spring into Spring celebrates walking and wheeling to school throughout the month of April. The following display panels are suitable for this event and will pair with the On the Move initiative panel “Be active as part of your everyday routine.”

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Event 4 - Bike to School Week in early June celebrates the journey to school on two wheels. The following display panels are suitable for this event and will pair with the On the Move initiative panel “Be active as part of your everyday routine.”

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Roll-up Banners

These banners promote the benefits of active school travel and encourage individuals, schools, and municipalities to engage with the health unit to support school travel planning initiatives, such as On the Move.

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Roll up On the Move Banner 

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On the Move Pencils

School and municipal partners can request a limited supply of On the Move pencils to promote the On the Move initiative for their community events. The pencils would be combined with other On the Move resources (e.g., On the Move word search and/or colouring sheet) to engage or educate children and families about the On the Move initiative and active school travel.

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On the Move Business Cards

The On the Move business card shares the On the Move website along with key messages that encourage the community to be involved in, and support, active school travel.  
This resource is small and can be handed out at community events, placed into a card holder, pinned to a bulletin board, or posted on the refrigerator. It serves as a reminder of the importance of active school travel, and where to find the latest news and information about the On the Move initiative in Simcoe Muskoka.

Front of business card 

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For access to all resources and promotional items, fill out this order form and submit it to the health unit at [email protected]. We will assess your request and respond within 5 business days. If approved, it may take 7 to 10 days to arrange the items for pick-up depending on availability.

Egg Helmet Demo Kit with Brain Mold Activity
This kit serves as an educational resource to promote helmet safety and reinforce On the Move program messaging.

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I-Spy Activity Cards

I-Spy activity cards are used to promote active school travel during themed events (e.g., International Walk to School Day, Winter Walk Day, Spring into Spring) or any other time to make walking fun and interesting. These cards are suitable for grades (K-3).

 

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International Walk to School Month I-Spy Cards. International Walk to School Month is an annual mass celebration of active transportation that takes place around the world throughout the month of October. 

 

 I Spy Winter Walk
 Winter Walk Day I-Spy Cards. Winter Walk Day is an annual celebration of winter walking that takes place on the first Wednesday of February.

 

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Spring into Spring I-Spy Cards.  Spring into Spring  is an annual celebration of the new season, encouraging participants to spend more time being active outdoors throughout the month of April. 

There are two options to obtain these I-Spy activity cards:

1. Download from the Ontario Active School Travel website.
2. Order card stock copies through this order form and submit it to the health unit at [email protected]. We will assess your request and respond within 5 business days. If approved, it may take 7 to 10 days to arrange the items for pick-up depending on availability. 

On the Move Word Search Activity 

Looking for a fun learning activity for school aged children and their families to discover more about active school travel? Try this word search activity at school or community events. Download the word search activity here. 

On the Move Colouring Activity

Looking for a fun activity to raise awareness about the On the Move initiative with children and families in Simcoe Muskoka? Try this colouring activity at school or community events. Download the colouring sheet here.

Ground Stencils

A set of stencils has been created for use on hard surfaces to encourage walking and wheeling to school. Along with the On the Move logo, the kit includes symbols, letters, and numbers that can be combined creatively to make the school journey more active and fun, for example, forming a flower with motivational messages or laying out a hopscotch path. Stencils can also be used on paved areas at the school to map out courses or stations for teaching cycling skills.

Stencils may be applied temporarily with chalk or more permanently with paint. The kit includes instructions and 16 stencils ranging from 6 × 6 inches to 48 × 26.5 inches. Chalk and paint are not included. Traffic paint in spray cans is commonly used for durability. Depending on where the stencils will be applied, consultation with the municipality or school board facilities staff is recommended. When possible, choose non toxic and biodegradable products.

 

 

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Below are resources to help keep messaging about school travel planning and the On the Move initiative clear, consistent, and engaging.

Content for media requests:

  • On the Move Media Fast Facts (to be included with the Generic Media Advisory and Generic Media Release)
  • Generic Media Advisory (typically sent out 1 to 2 weeks before an event, with the On the Move Media Fast Facts document, to inform and invite the media of an upcoming event)
  • Generic Media Release (typically sent out 1 to 2 days before an event, with the On the Move Media Fast Facts document, to again invite the media to attend an event)

Content for media campaigns:

  • On the Move Videos: Videos can be played at school, community, or municipal events, or shared on websites, through social media, or at agency locations.

Sample School Newsletter Inserts

Sample Social Media Messages

Below are samples of social media messaging under a variety of themes that can be adapted, used and shared to promote active school travel.

Health and Wellbeing

  1. Make the most of your mornings! Walk 🚶 or wheel 🛴🚴👨‍🦽 to school with your child and turn busy days into special moments. 👉 bit.ly/3E2BNE6 #ActiveSchoolTravel #OnTheMove
  2. Walk, talk, and connect! Heading to school together is a great way to chat, laugh, and learn more about your child’s world. Stay close. Stay #OnTheMove.👉 bit.ly/3FFUPPG
  3. Keep moving rain or shine! Walking 🚶 or wheeling 🛴🚴👨‍🦽 to school keeps bodies active and minds sharp. Let’s keep going! 👉 bit.ly/3RmnSeP #ActiveSchoolTravel
  4. Too much screen time? Let’s move! Add a burst of activity to your day by walking 🚶 or wheeling 👨‍🦽 to school. It’s good for the whole family! 👉 bit.ly/3E2BNE6

Building Skills and Confidence

  1. Children learn by watching YOU! Be a role model—walk 🚶 or wheel 🚴🛴 with your child and show them how it’s done. Brush up on your safety skills here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5cs8sh8a  #OnTheMove
  2. Every child is different. Think about your child’s age, abilities, and experience when planning their walk or wheel to school. Get age-friendly tips 👉 bit.ly/3DoAkWx #ActiveSchoolTravel
  3. Busy mornings? No problem! Even one day a week of walking 🚶 or wheeling 🛴🚴 can make a big difference. Pick a day to get #OnTheMove and make memories! 👉 bit.ly/3E2BNE6 
  4. Cross smart, stay safe! Use pedestrian crossings when you can—it’s one of the easiest ways to stay safe on the way to school.  More safety tips 👉 bit.ly/3JT3qSP
  5. Wear the gear! Make sure your child wears a properly fitted helmet when they ride 🛴🚴 to school or around the neighbourhood. Find the right fit 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4ktzv2k6 
  6. Fresh air, movement, the best start to the day! Walking 🚶 to school adds fun, fitness, and focus to your child’s morning. Check out these simple tips for staying safe along the journey. 👉 bit.ly/3GH0giN #ActiveSchoolTravel #OnTheMove

Healthier Neighbourhoods

  1. Got a bus rider? Let them ride! If your child can take the school bus🚌, encourage them to use it often. Fewer cars mean cleaner air and safer school zones. 👉 bit.ly/3SRbNiC #OnTheMove
  2. Fewer car rides lead to cleaner air! Driving less helps cut down on pollution and makes school zones safer for everyone. Learn how you can help 👉 https://tinyurl.com/y582absv     #DYK #OnTheMove
  3. Explore while you move! Walking 🚶 or wheeling 🛴🚴👨‍🦽 to school helps kids stay active and discover nature. Spot plants, animals, and reduce your carbon footprint 🌱 Fun activities here 👉 bit.ly/3XlHRgK #OnTheMove
  4. Be a climate hero! 🌍 Walking & wheeling to school helps fight climate change by cutting emissions. Cleaner air starts with small steps right here in Simcoe Muskoka! 👉 bit.ly/3RmnSeP  #ActiveSchoolTravel #OnTheMove

On the Move wayfinding signs have been installed in some local school zones by municipal staff. The signs were designed by partners of the Simcoe Muskoka On the Move initiative using Ontario Active School Travel funding.

The signs encourage active school travel by identifying the estimated time it would take to walk or wheel to school from that specific location.

The following is an example of a sign posted in a local school neighbourhood.

On The Move Collingwood sign

Installing more signs in our local school zones is a great way to increase the promotion of active school travel in our region.

While funding is no longer available, print-ready PDF versions of the signs are available for download and linked below. Each of the three versions of the signs display different distances (e.g., a 5 minute walk to school and a 3 minute wheel to school; a 10 minute walk and a 5 minute wheel to school; or a 15 minute walk and an 8 minute wheel to school). Local municipalities are invited to download and the have signs made by their own printer.

5 Minute Walk 10 Minute Walk 15 Minute Walk
OTM Wayfinder Sign Bleed 5walk_3wheel OTM Wayfinder Sign Bleed 10walk_5wheel OTM Wayfinder Sign Bleed 15walk_8wheel

Additional options for the signs include adding the name of the municipality, or a logo and QR code. See samples below.  Adding a QR code is useful for providing additional information (e.g., a link to the municipality’s website, or this simcoemuskokaonthemove.ca website).

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