My students are always excited when its time for our Walking Classroom lesson. Since we live in Michigan and the weather hasn’t been very cooperative, we were super excited this week when we had 60 temps and were able… Read More
Students consistently ask to walk and learn with TWC
I am a teacher at Sugarloaf Elementary in Hendersonville, NC and was very fortunate to receive a class set of WalkKits! My students love the times we walk and even with the bad weather we have… Read More
Grammar and Exercise… Who woulda thunk it?
Grammar and exercise… Who woulda thunk it? Recently, one of the most engaging lessons I have had with my class is when we used TWC as the introduction to the topic of similes and metaphors. We followed up… Read More
TWC reaches autistic and ADHD students
Prior to receiving The Walking Classroom, I wondered how the children would do with this program. I personally had great expectations of the Walking Classroom but also thought about my autistic students, ADHD students, and behavioral… Read More
Students more excited about TWC than PE itself!
My afterschool program received a set of The Walking Classroom in September. Since then my students have looked forward to the days we implement the program. Our 4th and 5th graders are more excited about learning… Read More
TWC builds muscle strength
I am a 4th grade teacher in Lenoir, NC. When I received the Walking Classroom at the beginning of the year I was so excited. I have a student who has a medical condition in which she wears leg braces and uses crutches.
Looking forward to walking in the snow!
At J.J. Flynn Elementary School in Burlington, VT we have been using the Walking Classroom all year to supplement our curriculum. The students look forward to our walks for the exercise, energy, and learning opportunity. We… Read More
TWC solves multiple problems!
My 5th graders are required to run/walk a mile each year. It has always been a struggle to get in the time to practice. Students complain that it’s boring or I have to cut PE time… Read More
TWC: An activity we can all work on together
Walking Classroom has become a valued part of our weekly schedule! I have students who receive services in the learning support classroom, but ALL of my students participate in Walking Classroom. This is one of the… Read More
TWC helps make connections with project work topics
Today was our first day back after the winter break. The kids were excited to see “Walking Classroom” on the day’s schedule. Early in the day I introduced our new project work topic — Wellness. The students brainstormed what they… Read More