I was the “guinea pig” in piloting The Walking Classroom in our After the Bell Program, a group of fourteen third graders who I work with after school. My experience with it as a teacher was… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Studying Space with Dr. Patrick Treuthardt
It’s April and that means it’s Global Astronomy Month, an event organized by Astronomers without Borders since 2010. In recognition of this celestial celebration, why not make a moment to meet an astronomer, and learn about… Read More
Free educational podcasts to keep learning on track at home
Learning at home These are crazy times. With schools closed and parents and caregivers scrambling to keep their children’s learning on track, simple resources that keep students active and learning while they’re home can have multiple… Read More
Podcast Parallels: Make Way for Math
While The Walking Classroom’s podcasts cover a vast array of topics in language arts, social studies, and science, none focuses directly on math. That is not to say that math can’t make its way into a… Read More
Timely Topics: Women’s History Month, Part II
As Women’s History Month continues, The Walking Classroom presents additional podcasts to explore in Part II of our blog post on this timely topic. Beyond the notable women who made their mark in science, medicine, and… Read More
Timely Topics: Women’s History Month, Part I
March is Women’s History Month. Designated as such by Congress in 1987, this month recognizes the achievements of American women. Thanks to The Walking Classroom, you have your pick of podcasts (and a two-part blog post!)… Read More
Special Subjects: Excited by Earth Science
Are your students excited by earth science and just itching to dig deeper? No worries! The Walking Classroom provides plenty of support for this special subject! Part of physical science, or the study of non-living systems,… Read More
Feel the Love (from Teachers and Students)!
One of the best things about being part of The Walking Classroom is the love. Yes, that’s right! Every day is a chance to feel the love — to hear or read about positive experiences with… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Species Sorting with Dr. Roland Kays
Plenty of kids love animals. In fact, it’s pretty likely that animal lovers abound in your classroom or out-of-school time program! Why not take advantage of your crew’s fascination with furry, slimy, and scaly species? Introduce… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Investigate Nature with Bob Alderink
It’s likely your class is loaded with some real science fiends. You know them! These students love to investigate anything science-related. They always want to share their knowledge with the rest of the class! Wondering what… Read More