April is National Poetry Month. It is the largest literary celebration in the world and a wonderful opportunity to expose students to the wonder, fun, and beauty that is poetry. Poem in Your Pocket Day If… Read More
Citizen Science — Get Involved!
Anyone can be a citizen scientist and participate in scientific research, including you and your students! Citizen scientists contribute to ongoing research by helping collect data and then sharing it with scientists. Through participation in a… Read More
Plickers — An Engaging Way to Assess
Holly Dent, a fabulous adopter and 4th grade teacher, told us about a great app she uses when her students take The Walking Classroom quizzes. This fabulous app, Plickers, is an engaging way to assess what students… Read More
The Kid Should See This!
A Great Website & Resource The Internet contains a plethora of information, and we understand that it’s hard to find time to search for interesting and educational content that will encourage and challenge students to learn…. Read More
Post-Walk Jot
Allowing students a few minutes to gather their thoughts and jot down their learning is a great way to extend your walk and address standards across the curriculum. Listening journals are a place where your students can respond… Read More
Celebrating Success
Keep your students enthusiastic, motivated, and accountable for their weekly walks by celebrating their learning. Taking a quiz can be a little nerve-racking but it’s also a great way to determine just how much students are… Read More
Staying on Track When Students Miss a Walk
That time of year is almost upon us! While your mind might drift to the excitement and joy of the holiday season, we are actually talking about the dreaded flu season! Finding ways for students to… Read More
Listen Up — Improving Your Students’ Listening Skills!
One of the many benefits of The Walking Classroom is that students have an opportunity to learn outdoors. Of course, this can mean that the rare chance to be outside enjoying the fresh air and nature… Read More
Welcome Stephanie Moorman, Our First Guest Blogger!
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