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
Teacher Tools: Graphic Organizers
Welcome to Teacher Tools! In this series, we share some of our favorite classroom “tools” — like graphic organizers! As visual displays, graphic organizers help all students (not just visual learners!) to see relationships among various… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Chris Tacker, Geologist
While many associate geology with the study of rocks, it encompasses far more than that! Geology is the study of the earth, its physical and chemical composition, and its structure, history, and natural resources. In fact,… Read More
Piloting TWC = A Positive Experience!
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