We have been using The Walking Classroom for a while now, and it has been amazing! My students are not only learning about content for fourth and fifth grade curriculum, they are also getting informed about… Read More
Out-of-School Time Ideas: Adding Additional Activity!
Sometimes a brisk walk is not enough, and you need to keep your crew’s bodies busy. After all, adolescents are energetic, and physical movement is a must! So, what’s the solution? Add in some additional activity,… Read More
Meet the Scientist (and some Microbes!) with Julia Stevens
Covering life science and looking for a different take? Dive into our Science Career Series, and meet a microbial ecologist. Just what is a microbial ecologist? Well, it’s someone who studies the relationships between microbes and… Read More
Walk this Way: Let it Snow (and Use “Plan B”)!
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 Dawn Rensel’s class. Click… Read More
Podcasts Relate to Students’ Studies!
One thing I love about The Walking Classroom is how easy it is to find podcasts that relate to what we are studying. For example, the day after listening to “Heroic Dogs and Horses” (Combined-#44, 4-#37),… Read More
Walk this Way: Preview Provided by STEM Podcasts
This post, part of our Walk This Way series, shares The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States. This post provides a glimpse into Kim Collazo’s class. Click here to read all… Read More
Thrilled to Have The Walking Classroom!
We are thrilled to have The Walking Classroom! Even in the freezing cold, my students beg to do a Walking Classroom lesson. When we were in our poetry unit, “Casey at the Bat” (Complete-#29, 5-#5) was… Read More
Walk this Way: Discovering (and Filling!) Learning Gaps
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. It provides a glimpse into Patrecia Shales’ class. Click here… Read More
Making Awesome Connections!
Last year, my third graders and I were blessed with a class set of The Walking Classroom! While the weather in North Carolina last winter did not allow us to get outside and walk as much… Read More
Get Set to Celebrate STEM (& STEAM!) November 8!
Pick some of your favorite topics and innovate on November 8! Celebrate National STEM (and STEAM!) Day with your class. Looking for ways to make the most of the day? Start with a single podcast and… Read More