Let’s go on a Wonder Walk
Today for WriteOut I chose to go on a Wonder Walk, an activity by my friend Kim Douillard who takes her students on walks where they wonder as they wander throughout their San Diego Area community. I chose to walk by the Columbia River near the old rock quarry.
What did I wonder as I walked?
Where will you Wonder Walk?
Where will you take a Wonder Walk? Think about it before you go — wonder what you will see, imagine what could be, then take your walk and enjoy what nature shares with you!
ABOUT WRITEOUT
“Write Out is a free two-week celebration that will run October 12-26, 2025 where we step outside the doors of our classrooms, homes, and workplaces to write and create. Everyone is invited—educators, students, families, and friends—and encouraged to explore neighborhoods, parks, and other outdoor spaces. The goal is to be inspired by the world around us and to connect and learn through place-based writing and sharing.”National Writing Project WriteOut
This year’s Choice Board of outdoor activities and writing suggestions is filled with ideas for what to write about outside, in whatever space you find. You can download a Choice Board PDF with QR codes to share with others. The project also provides a wonderful guide for writing outdoors: Writing Outside the Classroom– A Guide to Getting Started.