Our school, Kingwood Elementary School, is in Kingwood, West Virginia, the county seat. We serve many students who live in poverty. Through The Walking Classroom podcasts, my students have gained so much. They have discovered the… Read More
Walk this Way: Make Time for Movement
This post, part of this year’s Walk This Way series which shares The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States, provides a glimpse into Petrecia Shales’ class. Click here to read all… Read More
Excited to Get The Walking Classroom!
I work in a Title I school where a lot of our students come from low-income families and funding for teachers is a struggle. When I heard that I would be getting a class set of… Read More
OST Tales: Boys & Girls Club + TWC
In 2016, the Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County joined forces with The Walking Classroom. Since we are located in rural Western North Carolina, our Club has many opportunities to learn and explore here in… Read More
TWC Provides A New Sense of Wonder!
The Walking Classroom has given my students a new sense of wonder! They are now more enthusiastic learners and seem to have a new love of learning. I have students that are routinely late to school every… Read More
Antsy Students? TWC to the Rescue!
As we get closer to the holidays, our students are getting more antsy. They want to move around more and find it hard to sit still. This is where The Walking Classroom comes in! The students… Read More
Students Walking Every Other Day!
I have my students walking every other day using The Walking Classroom and they LOVE it!! In fact, every day I have several excited students asking if today is the day they get to walk. I… Read More
Kids Look Forward to The Walking Classroom!
My students and I are loving The Walking Classroom! The kids look forward to it each day. We use it at least once a day, and the kids love taking a walk and learning! I use… Read More
TWC is Incorporated in All We Do!
The Walking Classroom is incorporated into all that we do! It is integral to our learning and so much fun. The variety of podcasts allows us to walk and learn in all subject areas, and the topics… Read More
“I Believe We Have Struck Gold!”
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