At the end of August, most schools in the United States go back in session. For many students, this means the days of barefoot summer are over and footwear is being forced upon them. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Most US schools require footwear for pupils, even very strict closed toe requirements for PE (Physical Education) classes.

2021年11月18日 · Children at a school in Perth, Australia have been told they can walk around with no shoes or socks on. "We believe that children need opportunities to explore indoor and outdoor environments...

2018年9月6日 · When you’re barefoot, you can watch where you’re stepping and avoid unpleasant objects. But, for the most part, you’re at the mercy of whatever terrain you happen to be walking on — whether it’s concrete or gravel, dry or wet, hot or cold.

2018年10月4日 · “Why aren’t you wearing any shoes?” asked fellow students clad in shoes and sneakers. “You know, you could get a foot fungus!” “We’re trying to make a statement,” the swim girls said. Is it okay – and, more importantly, is it safe – to be barefoot in school? There are no laws regarding wearing shoes in public.

Show research that has demonstrated barefoot is best for growing feet and benefits brain development. Individual expression of clothing and seeking religious exemptions are also ways to allow free feet in the classroom. If a child has autism, it may also help them to concentrate better without wearing footwear and be allowed at school.

Nothing feels more natural than hiking through nature barefoot. The many textures and sensations offered by the earth, grass, moss, gravel, mud and other natural surfaces provide a sensory delight for bare feet. Many could not see hiking any other way! See Barefoot Hiking to learn more. Videos of barefoot hikers and climbers in action:

Barefoot to School At the end of August, most schools in the United States go back in session. For many students, this means the days of barefoot summer are over and footwear is being forced upon them. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Most US schools require footwear for pupils, even very strict closed toe requirements […]

Schoolchildren with no shoes on ‘do better and behave better in the classroom’, research shows… A decade-long study reveals that heading into the classroom sans shoes could also be one of the keys to a good education.

2022年7月6日 · If I started a one-classroom private schoolhouse of my own, I'd be in control of the schedule, even going as far as making June "Barefoot in the Classroom" month, encouraging the students to put their footwear in their locker and attend class in their bare feet, as a fun way to encourage the students to go barefoot when summer vacation comes ...

How To Nurture Your Child’s Connection To The Earth With Barefoot Living – by Ruth Williams, in Art of Healthy Living (July 6, 2023) – The author outlines the various health benefits of barefoot living that aid the physical development of young toddlers, and lists enjoyable barefoot activities that both parents and child can do together.