Most of us are aware of women’s history month in March and poetry month in April, but did you know that October is Explorers’ month?! Studying explorers is a great opportunity for some deep and meaningful discussion… Read More
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Starting Out Right: Tried and True Tips
As the school year gets underway, procedural details and plenty of how-to’s abound in classrooms, and by the end of the first month, things are generally sailing along quite smoothly. To ensure you have an equally… Read More
Planning Ahead: Partnering Podcasts with Timely Topics
A new school year presents the opportunity for a fresh start and the chance to try something different. Whether you’ve been implementing The Walking Classroom for several years or have just gained a set of WalkKits… Read More
TWC in afterschool spurs homework completion
It has been a great year. I have implemented The Walking Classroom into my afterschool program. The kids love it! I’ve used it two different ways. The first way is how it is suggested in the manual, online… Read More
TWC is a welcome addition for English language learners
I used the Walking Classroom in an afterschool program. My group this year was transitioning from Spanish to English. If you’ve ever tried to use a new language, you know how exhausting it is to put… Read More
TWC complements health/nutrition unit
I was awarded a classroom set of WalkKits in January. We put them into action right away. The students were so excited and able to adapt to the routine very quickly. We began using the Walking… Read More
TWC bringing figurative language to life
TWC has become a weekly adventure. As we have been reviewing for our state testing we have used several of the podcasts to bring ideas and subjects back to our memories. One of the areas that… Read More
Migrant students loving American history podcasts
Hello! or should I say Hola! I am a fifth grade teacher from Florida. I teach in a migrant community where students are not only living in a low socioeconomic status, but also new to America…. Read More
Want your students to be awake and energized?
Spring Break is Over! Yesterday was the first day back from our week-long Spring Break. The students were sluggish and tired upon arriving to school. The good news is that I planned for us to use The Walking… Read More
Educational Brain Breaks
It’s THAT time of year. The one where everyone is on the countdown to summer vacation but before you can get there you have to make it through hours of testing all while trying to keep… Read More