This year, Montessori Education Week, annually recognized the last week of February, marks the 114th anniversary of Montessori education. It celebrates the benefits of the Montessori method, a child-centered approach developed in the early 1900’s by… Read More
Supporting Kennebec Valley Kids during COVID-19
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley, we used The Walking Classroom all fall and found that it significantly increased our students’ reading comprehension and improved their overall mental health. COVID-19 has been really… Read More
What a Program!
Oh my goodness, what a program! When I first heard of The Walking Classroom, I was instantly curious. Once I researched the program and then acquired a class set, I became nervous that I would have… Read More
TWC Helps out at Hospital School
The Hospital School at Duke University Medical Center is THRILLED to have The Walking Classroom as a tool for our students. At the hospital, we serve inpatients as well as students who frequent our outpatient clinics…. Read More
Podcast Pilot Stimulates Student Interest!
My class got to “pilot” The Walking Classroom at my school, and I truly saw the value of the program. Not only were the podcasts a way to differentiate for students, but also a way to expose… Read More
Students Eager to “Take a Learning Walk”
My school is located in a rural community. We have 250 students that come to us from various situations, but the majority come from households that struggle financially. Every student receives free breakfast and lunch. School… Read More
Third Grade Gets Moving with TWC!
I first heard about The Walking Classroom because my daughter got to participate in it as part of her AIG program. As a third grade teacher, I knew it would be hugely beneficial to our students…. Read More
TWC Provides Escape from Hopelessness
Our school is a very diverse Title 1 school with a phenomenal staff of teachers who love children. Our diversity is a strength for us. We have 29 different language groups represented and literally, children from… Read More
Fun Facts Fill Discussions
Twice a week, our class walked on the trail right behind the school. We listened to podcasts that matched with our science and social studies topics. The students really enjoyed being able to take a walk… Read More
TWC Podcasts Support American Revolution Unit
My students have fully embraced The Walking Classroom and look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays! We completed a unit on the American Revolution, and there was a wealth of podcasts on the WalkKits for them to… Read More