Looking for engaging activities for out-of-school time? Pick an appealing podcast (or two) to keep your kids on the move (and learning too!). After all, just because the school year is done doesn’t mean something educational… Read More
Fun Choice Friday: Start Summer off Right!
With summer starting, for out-of-school time adopters, the fun has just begun! These folks, active in camps and other summer programs, continue to walk on — listening and learning loads along the way. How can out-of-school… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Insect Insights with Dr. Jason Cryan
Warmer weather means an increase in outdoor experiences, and more time outside introduces us to more insects! For some insect insights, dive into our Science Career Series. There you can meet an entomologist, a scientist who… Read More
Simple Steps to Help Prepare for Next Year
As summer approaches, it’s important to take some simple steps to prepare your Walking Classroom program materials (and you!) for action come fall! For those of you adopters implementing the program in a classroom setting, here… Read More
Timely Topics: Celebrating Shakespeare
It’s apt 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! And that’s on top of his 37… Read More
Timely Topics: Recognize Revere’s Ride (and More)!
On the anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous ride (April 18, 1775), why not recognize this historic event with a journey of your own? Venture through the colonial era via a series of podcasts commemorating figures and… Read More
Teacher Tips: Using TWC with ESL Students
I LOVE the Walking Classroom! Here in Illinois, we have just been able to walk outside again, but we have been walking in the building all winter. Each year, I feel like I get better at… Read More
Out-of-School Time Ideas: Exploring the Environment
With the weather warming, you and your out-of-school time crew will want to get moving outdoors. And there’s nothing better than The Walking Classroom’s podcasts to get you on your way to some environmental exploration! With… Read More
Timely Topics: Women’s History Month II
As Women’s History Month continues, The Walking Classroom presents additional podcasts to explore. Beyond the notable women who made their mark in science, medicine, and poetry, many other women made a difference in their own way…. Read More
Timely Topics: Women’s History Month I
March is Women’s History Month. Designated as such by Congress in 1987, this month recognizes the achievements of American women. Thanks to The Walking Classroom, you have your pick of podcasts to enrich your classroom conversation… Read More