Plenty of kids love animals. In fact, it’s pretty likely that animal lovers abound in your classroom or out-of-school time program! Why not take advantage of your crew’s fascination with furry, slimy, and scaly species? Introduce… Read More
Out-of-School Time Ideas: Introduce Innovators!
Feeling the midyear slump, and seeking some creative ideas to engage your out-of-school time crew? January is International Creativity month, and there’s no better time to introduce innovators. Armed with an array of podcasts focusing on… Read More
Special Subjects: Middle Ages & Renaissance
Looking to do some time travel? Meander through the Middle Ages or ramble through the Renaissance with the help of The Walking Classroom! We’ve got plenty of podcasts to get you going. Life in Medieval Times… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Investigate Nature with Bob Alderink
It’s likely your class is loaded with some real science fiends. You know them! These students love to investigate anything science-related. They always want to share their knowledge with the rest of the class! Wondering what… Read More
Special Subjects: Physical Science Fun
Fans of physical science topics, you’re set! The Walking Classroom provides plenty of podcasts to supplement your classroom study of physical science! While life science focuses on the study of living systems, physical science turns to… Read More
Literary Links: Influenced by Inventors and Artists
The biographical podcasts provided by The Walking Classroom introduce students to lots of famous folks. Besides scientists and historical figures, the podcasts share the lives of creators of all kinds — from inventors to artists to… Read More
Teacher Tools: Get Organized with Graphic Organizers!
Welcome to Teacher Tools, a blog series where we share some of our favorite classroom “tools” with our adopters, including things like graphic organizers! Because graphic organizers are visual displays, they help all students (not just… Read More
Timely Topics: Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, also known as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is the perfect time to celebrate the history, culture, and traditions of American Indians. If you’re looking for… 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