With The Walking Classroom, I teach history, ELA, science, and health, as well as communication, teamwork, collaboration, and so much more.
Celebrate the Montessori Method
The Montessori Method is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play, and TWC is a perfect fit!
Grateful for Classroom Set
Thank you so much for our classroom set of WalkKits! My third grade students and I love The Walking Classroom!
It’s Montessori Education Week!
This year, Montessori Education Week, annually recognized the last week of February, marks the 114th anniversary of Montessori education. It celebrates the benefits of the Montessori method, a child-centered approach developed in the early 1900’s by… Read More
Serving All Students Thanks to TWC
I work at an agency-based school that specializes in serving students with emotional/behavioral disabilities, students with trauma histories, and students with autism. This year I work with third and fourth grade students. About half of my… 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
Walk this Way: A Conversation about Movement
This post, part of our Walk This Way series, shares The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States. This post provides a glimpse into Kim Collazo’s class. Click here to read all… Read More
TWC Provides So Many Relevant Topics!
I teach pullout classes to third through fifth graders at two schools. My students love having the opportunity to get out of the classroom and go for a walk. The bonus is that The Walking Classroom’s… Read More
Academic Lessons + Physical Well-Being!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to incorporate The Walking Classroom into our sixth grade technology program. The Walking Classroom has been a wonderful tool to combine essential academic lessons with our students’ physical well-being…. Read More
There’s Power in Movement!
There’s power in movement and we know that kids simply need to move. The Walking Classroom provides the opportunity for students to move while connecting directly to and engaging in the content areas. Our students have… Read More