This year, October 18 through 24 marks the American Chemical Society’s National Chemistry Week. Celebrated each year during the third week of October, this event promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. Dive into John… Read More
Timely Topics: Dictionary Day
Did you know that October 16 is National Dictionary Day? Held on the birthday of Noah Webster, the day commemorates his many accomplishments and contributions. Webster published his first dictionary, A Compendious Dictionary of the English… Read More
Special Subjects: Dig Deeper into Earth Science
Are your students excited by earth science and just itching to dig deeper? No worries! The Walking Classroom provides plenty of support for this special subject! Part of physical science, or the study of non-living systems,… Read More
Fall Fun with 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
Literary Links: A Bunch of Biographies to Explore!
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
Out-of-School Time Ideas: Strategies for Success
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
Teacher Tools: Graphic Organizers
Welcome to Teacher Tools! In this series, we share some of our favorite classroom “tools” — like graphic organizers! As visual displays, graphic organizers help all students (not just visual learners!) to see relationships among various… Read More
Timely Topics: Constitution Day
Constitution Day is coming up! This Thursday commemorates the Founding Fathers’ September 17, 1787, signing of one of the most important documents in our nation’s history — the United States Constitution. Ready to celebrate? Get a… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Chris Tacker, Geologist
While many associate geology with the study of rocks, it encompasses far more than that! Geology is the study of the earth, its physical and chemical composition, and its structure, history, and natural resources. In fact,… Read More
Starting Off? Some Support for TWC Adopters
For many of you, school starting means another year of walking, listening, and learning with The Walking Classroom! We know things may be looking a bit different for you this year. Rest assured though, no matter… Read More