Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day Resources

Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day Resources

Event Planning & Guides

Resources to help you organize and lead a successful event

Event Guide

Step-by-step overview for planning

Older Students Guide

Activities and leadership ideas for middle and high school students

Messaging Guide

Key talking points and sample language

How to Tell Your Story

Tips for sharing your event impact

Partner Email

Template for inviting partners and building support

Resolution

Sample language for schools or local governments

Promotional Materials

Tools to spread the word and create visibility

Press Release

Template to share your event with local media

Social Media Posts

Ready-to-use posts and graphics (editable via Canva)

Banner

Large format for school or community display

Posters – PowerPoint

Editable posters for hallways, classrooms, or communities

Posters – Canva

Editable posters in Canva

Yard Signs

Outdoor signs for neighborhoods and schools

Shirt Designs

Printable graphics for event shirts

Frames

Tabletop frames for students to color

Take-Home & Educational Resources

Items families can use to continue the message beyond the event.

Take Home Information Sheets

Key facts and conversation starters for families

Zine + Instructions

Student-friendly booklet to learn and reflect. View the simple instructions.

Interactive & Student Activities

Hands-on activities to engage students in creative and meaningful ways.

Storywalk® Guide

Learn how to print and install a Storywalk® in your community + request Storywalk® templates/permission

Storywalk® Permission Email Template

Email template to request permission from Scholastic to use "I am Ruby Bridges" for your Storywalk®

Coloring Pages

Fun illustrations for younger students

Crowns

Wearable craft for celebration

Paper Chains

Group activity to build unity and visual impact

Friendship Bracelet

Symbol of kindness and connection

Kindness Cards

Shareable cards with positive messages

Pledge Cards

Students commit to walk and roll safely

Feedback Cards

Quick way for students to reflect on their communities