A story walk is an interactive experience where learners travel along a path discovering different parts of a narrative which has been broken up and placed around an environment using signs, posters, or some other display. The following are some tips for creating a storywalk so that everyone can enjoy the experience!

• Font
  • Use a font size of 20pts or higher. 
  • Use a font that is thicker at the bottom, such as the Open Dyslexic Font.
  • Use black on white or white on black to provide a high contrast between the text and the background colors.
• 3D Object Integration
  • Include tactile objects of items represented in the story at some or all of the stops that can be held, felt, and explored through touch.
  • Invite learners to make objects to be added to various stops throughout the story.
• Multiple Means of Representation of Text
  • Use Braille on the bottom of the page.
  • Use QR Codes linked to an audio version of the text displayed at the stop.
  • Use symbols used on communication boards to compliment the story.
• Environment
  • Create the walk in an environment that can be traversed by wheels such as those on walkers and wheelchairs.
  • Post the story pages at adjustable or multiple heights for people of varying sizes to access. 
• Pages
  • Laminate pages for durability and protection from weather in a glare-free location.
  • Post pages with Velcro so that they can be held for readability and the replaced when finished.
  • Always have a second copy!
• Additional Ideas
  • Invite students to create a walk of their own for family, peers, or the community. Students can work together breaking up the tasks including writing, illustrating, determining the route, mapping the course, making objects, and issuing invitations. Get everyone involved!