Students’ Excitement is Contagious

I am so thankful for The Walking Classroom program! I have the opportunity to share The Walking Classroom with three great groups of students weekly. It is awesome to watch their faces light up when I enter their class. Their excitement to learn something new, take a walk and get some fresh air is contagious!

I believe the combination of movement and learning fosters better understanding of the subject and boosts mood and behavior. The students truly enjoy actively learning.

The lessons are engaging and informative. I also love the health messages and character values that are tied to each podcast. The students complete a pre-walk and post-walk quiz with comprehension levels significantly improved after each walk. We will be learning about Barack Obama (4-#12, Complete-#125) this week to tie into President’s Day.

I appreciate the opportunity to share this innovative way of learning with students. I look forward to our weekly walks as much as they do! Thank you so much!!

Lori Manning
Dietician
Mercy in Schools – Mercy Health System

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