I am a reading coach at a small school in northeast Florida. Our fourth and fifth grade students were struggling with reading, especially in the areas of vocabulary and comprehension. Since I plan the lessons for… Read More
Getting Fit in (and Fitting in) Fresh Air!
Over the past year, The Walking Classroom has become an integral part of my classroom curriculum here in Minnesota. Being in the Midwest, we often have weather that hampers our ability to be outside. As often… Read More
First Month of TWC = Amazing!
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to use The Walking Classroom. Our first month of implementation has been amazing! I have students ask me almost every day when we’re going to walk next. I even… Read More
Walking with a Special Guest, “OB”!
Our very first walk with the Walking Classroom was February 14, 2018. Students did a wonderful job of following our “pace cars” and listening to instruction. The discussion we had afterward made me so excited for… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Exploring Entomology with Dr. Colin Brammer
School’s out! For many, outdoor adventures abound, which means plenty of opportunity for some entomology. And just what is entomology? Entomology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects, like ants, bees, and… Read More
Fun from the Field: An Indoor Stroll with Sylvan Hills Middle
While in Atlanta for a conference, I took advantage of the opportunity to make a site visit. A couple of months before the trip, I had reached out to several adopters in the area. Very quickly,… Read More
Fun from The Field: A Super Time at Santiago Hills!
What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than with three site visits (yes, three!)! For the first visit, I drove west from Palm Springs to Irvine, a journey of just over 100 miles. I started the… Read More
Wellness Class is a Big Fan of TWC!
Wellness class at Anderson Elementary is a big fan of the Walking Classroom! This is our third year using the program. I teach nutrition, stress management, and social skills to every student of Anderson Elementary as… Read More
Beyond Thrilled by The Walking Classroom!
My class is beyond thrilled when a Walking Classroom podcast is scheduled. They know the routine! First, we build background knowledge and meet vocabulary via a brief Powerpoint. Then, the students are responsible for independently completing a… Read More
Struggling with Student “B” No More!
Let me just start off by saying The Walking Classroom is amazing . . . just amazing. It is such an innovative way to incorporate physical health and well being with curriculum and allows another way… Read More