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
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
Timely Topics: Legends, Lore and More
With the end of October signaling spookiness, some students may have a hankering to hear about goblins, ghosts, and ghouls. Why not tickle their fancy with a tantalizing tale or two? Try tuning in to some… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Rocks & Other Resources with Chris Tacker
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
Special Subjects: Have a Listen to Some Life Science!
Life science covers an assortment of subjects, and all of them center on the scientific study of living organisms. The two primary areas are biology and medicine, and each has an array of separate subtopics, plenty… Read More
Fun Choice for Fall: 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
Strategies for Happy Trails in Out-of-School Time
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
Literary Links: Building on Biographies
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