Our school is a Title I school with many families in need, and we have a diverse population. We have The Walking Classroom scheduled for twice a week, but our students ask for it almost every… Read More
Strategies for Happy Trails in Out-of-School Time
Implementing The Walking Classroom in an afterschool or other out-of-school time setting is a little different than rolling the program out in a classroom setting! Read on for some strategies (and a few extra tips!) we’ve… Read More
Sort by Subject Area and Beyond!
As you start the school year, take some time to peruse those podcast lists. No matter which Walking Classroom program you possess (Program 4, Program 5, STEM, or the Complete Program), a simple scan of the… Read More
Connecting Podcasts with Class Topics!
As a sixth grader teacher, I teach social studies and science to three different groups of students (70 students total). My students and I feel so fortunate to be able to participate in The Walking Classroom! They… Read More
Engage Minds and Bodies!
When I found out that our school was going to be adding extra recesses this year as a part of a special pilot program, honestly I was a bit scared. While I agree that exercise and… 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
Strategies for Successful Out-of-School Time Implementation
Implementing The Walking Classroom in an afterschool or other out-of-school time setting is a little different than rolling the program out in a classroom setting! Read on for some strategies (and a few extra tips!) we’ve… Read More
Podcast Sorting Suggestions!
As you start the school year, take some time to peruse those podcast lists. No matter which Walking Classroom program you possess (Program 4, Program 5, STEM, or the [NEW] Combined Program), a simple scan of… Read More
Great Resource to Use? The Walking Classroom!
A couple of years ago, I heard about The Walking Classroom. I thought this would be a great resource to use in my classroom! Being a physical education teacher, I knew that the program would not… Read More
Walk Indoors Works Well Too!
It was a little chilly last week! Many of my students hadn’t dressed for the cold, so we decided to do our walk indoors, as we’d practiced on rainy days. My class, who usually needs many… Read More