10 Reasons to Walk to School in the Snow

1. No need to scrape the car windscreen.
2. It's a bit more effort but think of all those extra calories you're burning... bye bye mince pies.
3. There's less traffic around and it's probably slower.
   
4. You can be detectives with footprints in the new snow - count the pairs of smaller footprints to see how many children have already been your way. Spot the paw-prints too.
5. You can carry your bags on a sledge.
   
6. It's easier to see dog poo on the pavements... and avoid it!
   
7. You'll see your city/town/village in a new light... pretty like a Victorian Christmas card scene.
8. It may even be quicker than going by car.
   
9. You can look out for the longest icicle (best once the thaw sets in). Clue: houses with low roofs and broken gutters are great for these.
10. If you get to school and it's closed, at least the kids will see their friends and find out 'the place to be' for snowballing and poly-bagging. Enjoy yourselves!