Last year, my third graders and I were blessed with a class set of The Walking Classroom! While the weather in North Carolina last winter did not allow us to get outside and walk as much… Read More
Middle School Students Benefit from TWC
We LOVE The Walking Classroom! Over 400 students in our middle school have benefitted from using this program (and that’s only half so far!). The social studies podcasts have allowed students to really put themselves in… Read More
Struggling Reading Students Score with TWC!
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