This post is part of this year’s Walk This Way series, designed to share The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States. This post provides a glimpse into Kim Collazo’s class. My… Read More
TWC Holds Students’ Attention!
Our school is a Title I school with many families in need, and we have a diverse population. We have The Walking Classroom scheduled for twice a week, but our students ask for it almost every… Read More
Fun Choice for Fall: Figurative Language!
It’s finally starting to feel like fall! As leaves change and temperatures drop, your walks will take on a different look and feel. Why not take advantage of the slightly different sensory details that surround you… Read More
Walk this Way: On the Trail with Mrs. Shales’ Class
This post is the fourth in this year’s Walk This Way series, designed to share The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States. It provides a glimpse into Patricia Shales’ class. It’s a… Read More
Reinforce Teaching with TWC!
The Walking Classroom covers so many topics that reinforce or introduce what I am teaching. Our favorite podcast so far has been the podcast explaining the meaning behind the song “Yankee Doodle” during the American Revolution…. Read More
Strategies for Happy Trails in Out-of-School Time
Implementing The Walking Classroom in an afterschool or other out-of-school time setting is a little different than rolling the program out in a classroom setting! Read on for some strategies (and a few extra tips!) we’ve… Read More
Literary Links: Building on Biographies
Here at The Walking Classroom, we’re always looking for a few good . . . resources! We are constantly seeking interesting ideas and supplemental materials to support our many adopters. In this blog series, aptly titled… Read More
Walk this Way: On the Trail with Mrs. Watson’s Class
This post is the third in this year’s Walk This Way series, designed to share The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States. It provides a glimpse into Caitlin Watson’s class. A… Read More
Getting Physically Fit and Learning!
Thank you for The Walking Classroom. It is because of this program that my students are getting a deeper understanding of STEM concepts while getting physically fit. We look forward to our morning walks, either around… Read More
Getting Organized? Suggestions for Storage and More
With the school year well underway, you have likely established basic classroom procedures, gotten your materials organized, and things are moving right along. If they are not, not to worry! This post is here to help!… Read More