Tzeadim › 6–12 years

Self care · Milestone

Walks to school (or a friend's) alone

Most children: 8y–10y

What it is

Typically 8–10 depending on the route; build up with supervised practice and a safe-route map.

Start preparing

1. Walk the route together 10 times; then follow at a distance; then alone with a check-in message.
2. Rules: same route, no shortcuts, no getting in anyone's car, what to do if followed.

Sources

• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: medium

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