Working with students with exceptional needs requires innovation and patience. The reality is that when students suffer from disabilities that impact their learning, teachers have to work harder and smarter to be able to assist their… Read More
Incorporating Podcasts in P.E. Too!
I am incorporating podcasts from the The Walking Classroom at least two days a week in my physical education and health class. The students absolutely love the lessons and are always excited to use them. I… Read More
“Are We Doing Walking Classroom Today?”
“Are we doing Walking Classroom today?” That is the question that I hear most when my students walk through my door. My students, as well as myself, truly enjoy the Walking Classroom! We incorporate it into… Read More
TWC is A Match for Montessori!
This is only my second year teaching and my first year at a Montessori school. It has been a hectic year! However, one of the things that my Montessori students have loved is The Walking Classroom! The… Read More
TWC Implemented at Afterschool Sites!
Family Services has implemented The Walking Classroom at both of our afterschool sites. It is used at Clinton Elementary School and Krieger Elementary School, located in the City of Poughkeepsie School District. Our program serves youth… Read More
Orchestra Teacher Crosses Content Areas!
I am an orchestra teacher. After a winter concert, the kids and I are usually pretty exhausted. Creating orchestral music with young middle schoolers is nothing short of a miracle, and I push them hard to… Read More
Enrichment Groups Incorporating The Walking Classroom!
We have really enjoyed incorporating The Walking Classroom into our enrichment groups. Third to fifth graders at our school rotate through art, music, and health groups throughout the year. Our physical education coaches make sure all students… Read More
Perfect Fit for Magnet School? Absolutely!
Our school is an arts and health sciences magnet school, so movement is incorporated into much of the students’ day. The Walking Classroom has allowed us to have students learn while being active — a perfect… Read More
Wellness Class is a Big Fan of TWC!
Wellness class at Anderson Elementary is a big fan of the Walking Classroom! This is our third year using the program. I teach nutrition, stress management, and social skills to every student of Anderson Elementary as… Read More
Great Resource to Use? The Walking Classroom!
A couple of years ago, I heard about The Walking Classroom. I thought this would be a great resource to use in my classroom! Being a physical education teacher, I knew that the program would not… Read More