How perfect that poet and playwright William Shakespeare’s birthday falls in a month celebrating poetry. After all, he is known for crafting 154 sonnets, some very strictly structured poems, on top of his 37 plays —… Read More
From Playground Remodel to Walking Club!
Two years ago, our school won a grant for a remodel of our playground. Prior to that, the playground was literally dirt with a swing set, a baseball backstop, and just a few other climbing structures…. Read More
Fun Choice Friday: Meander through the Middle Ages
Looking for some sojourns to take with your students this spring? Nothing beats a bit of time travel. Meander through the Middle Ages or ramble through the Renaissance with the help of The Walking Classroom! We’ve… Read More
Timely Topics: Remember Paul Revere’s Ride
It will soon be the anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous ride (April 18, 1775), so why not recognize this historic event with a journey of your own? Venture through the colonial era via a series of… Read More
ASPIRE Students Walk, Listen, and Learn
I teach ASPIRE after school with students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Our class was blessed with a donated set of Walking Classroom materials! The first time we used The Walking Classroom was with the fourth… Read More
Webinar: Back to the classroom just to get OUT of the classroom?
Yay, we’re back to school! Let’s get out of the classroom! Wait, what? The Walking Classroom is a simple program that gets kids out of their seats and walking without sacrificing instructional time. And, it has… Read More
Literary Links: Perusing Poets and Their Poems I
April is National Poetry Month, an observance begun by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Looking for ways to celebrate? Possibilities abound, and there’s no better way to begin than by perusing The Walking Classroom’s… Read More
Circle of Nations School Strolls with TWC
At Circle of Nations School, our students walk, listen, and learn with The Walking Classroom twice a week — on Mondays and Fridays. They enjoy being outside so much. In fact, they often want to try… Read More
Timely Topics: Meteorology
Did you know that last Tuesday, March 23, was Meteorology Day? If skies are fair, walk and listen to Meteorology (Complete-#147, 5-#11, STEM-#11)! “Weather” the forecast is frightful or delightful, these activities and plans are sure… Read More
Timely Topics: Groundwater Awareness
Groundwater Awareness Week may have been earlier this month, but it’s never too late to learn about this topic. Start off with a walk, and listen to The Walking Classroom’s Water Cycle (Complete-#148, 4-#30, STEM-#12) podcast!… Read More