There are many benefits to implementing The Walking Classroom. One is that students have an opportunity to learn outdoors! Of course, this rare opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and nature around them can also be… Read More
Learning from Pre- & Post-Tests Too!
The quizzes accompanying The Walking Classroom’s podcasts can be an especially helpful tool. They can help to hold students accountable for their learning, determine what they have learned, and identify what still might be causing some confusion…. Read More
Best Practices: Beating Behavior Challenges
You’ve started off the school year smoothly. Classroom expectations have been clearly conveyed. You’re well underway with The Walking Classroom, and you’re hopeful that you’ll continue to hit the trail without a hitch. And then …. Read More
Timely Topics: American Indian Heritage Month
November is National American Indian Heritage Month, and it’s also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is the perfect time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and traditions of American Indians. If you’re… Read More
Celebrate on November 8 – It’s S.T.E.M. (and S.T.E.A.M.) Day!
Pick some of your favorite topics and innovate on November 8! Celebrate National S.T.E.M. (and S.T.E.A.M.!) Day with your class. Looking for ways to make the most of the day? Start with a single podcast and… Read More
Strategies for Successful Out-of-School Time Implementation
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
Meet the Scientist: Peeking into Paleontology with Dr. Paul Brinkman
Did you know that October is International Dinosaur Month? That’s right! It’s true that October is the month of explorers and apples and Halloween happenings. And . . . it’s also loaded with plenty of opportunities… Read More
Fun Choice Friday: Fall into Figurative Language!
It’s finally fall and we’re starting to feel it! 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… Read More
Podcast Sorting Suggestions!
As you start the school year, take some time to peruse those podcast lists. No matter which Walking Classroom program you possess (Program 4, Program 5, STEM, or the [NEW] Combined Program), a simple scan of… Read More
Free health poster files for your classroom
We have developed some health posters that coincide with the core health content covered during the first seven days of the program. The posters present this important information in a fun, easy to understand format. You can download and print them out to display in your classroom, or display them electronically as you cover the content.