Transitioning to a new role last year and teaching a new special entitled “Enrichment,” I was anxious to see how I could incorporate this program into my classroom. The answer: it works seamlessly! The Walking Classroom… Read More
Walk this Way: Spooky Stories and Similes!
This post is part of this year’s Walk This Way series, designed to share The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States. It provides a glimpse into Dawn Rensel’s class. Click here… Read More
Walk This Way: Strategies to “Grow” Listeners
Ernest Hemingway once said, “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully . . . ” Without a doubt, The Walking Classroom is a most effective tool to grow great listeners.
Third Grade Thrilled to Have TWC!
I am a third grade teacher with 25 lovely students. My class and I are thrilled to be participating in The Walking Classroom for the first time. We have gone for two walks so far and… Read More
Outdoor Walking Track + TWC = Happy Trails!
Over the past few months, my fourth graders and I have greatly enjoyed using The Walking Classroom. Recently, my school finished an outdoor walking track around our playground. My students have absolutely loved getting outside to… Read More
Challenging Year? TWC to the Rescue!
This year has been challenging. My students crave movement, but we are trying to teach more curriculum than ever before. This leads to frustration and behavioral outbursts. Since implementing The Walking Classroom though, students come into school… Read More
TWC Supports Science Studies!
The Walking Classroom has made our lives super easy! My students have limited science knowledge and are tested on it this year. Unfortunately, the year has FLOWN by and we haven’t had time to tackle the… Read More
Forging the Way: Our First Steps with TWC!
On a hot and humid day in September, we took our first steps with The Walking Classroom. In the beginning, we established the rules, expectations, and took a tour of our walking path. I could sense… Read More
Plickers — An Engaging Way to Assess
Holly Dent, a fabulous adopter and 4th grade teacher, told us about a great app she uses when her students take The Walking Classroom quizzes. This fabulous app, Plickers, is an engaging way to assess what students… Read More