Our First Guest Blogger — So Exciting!!! We are thrilled to welcome our first guest blogger, Stephanie Moorman. Stephanie is an amazing 5th grade teacher in California, and she has incorporated The Walking Classroom into her… Read More
It’s time for the Walktober Kickoff!
Hello Amazing Teachers! Tomorrow is Walktober kickoff day! Are you ready? Don’t forget, the winning class gets a Fitbit One and the students will get shoelace locks, which are pretty cool as well. (Read the original… Read More
Get to know your WalkKit
Your WalkKit’s screen contains a wealth of information, and learning how to read it can help you and your students avoid problems during your walks. › Download this “Get to know your WalkKit” information as a PDF… Read More
Every Step Counts! (Tracking your miles)
Once your classroom is up and running (or should we say walking ; )) you and your students will hopefully be walking, listening, and learning at least two to three times a week, walking over a… Read More
Healthy Habits – They really matter!
“The effects appeared regardless of gender and socioeconomic differences, so it seems that regardless of his or her race or family income, the fitness of a child’s body and mind are tightly linked.” [1] The research… Read More
Free health message art for your classroom
We have developed three fun (and free!) health posters that coordinate with the core health content covered during the first seven days of the Walking Classroom 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.
Which podcast are we listening to? How to clear up confusion!
The last thing you want to hear at the end of a walk is that a student just spent the last 17 minutes listening to the wrong podcast. We have a few simple suggestions to help you avoid this problem and ensure everyone is on the right podcast every time you walk.
Your First 7 Days with The Walking Classroom
As teachers, we know you are all too aware of the importance of establishing clear and consistent rules and procedures during the first few days and weeks of a new school year. The same thing can… Read More
Don’t go cheap on WalkKit batteries!
When it comes to batteries, you get what you pay for. We understand how tempting those great prices are at the Dollar Store, but unfortunately you’ll find yourself constantly replacing those off-brand batteries. All. Year. Long…. Read More
Learn about careers in science
Comparing piles of elephant poop. Exploring the ocean in a submarine. Analyzing live face mites. Researching drawers full of dead shrews. Sounds cool, right? It is, and so are the scientists from the North Carolina Museum… Read More