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Walk this Way: Make Time for Movement

01.03.20
posted by Trecia Shales

This post, part of this year’s Walk This Way series which shares The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States, provides a glimpse into Petrecia Shales’ class.

Click here to read all of Trecia’s articles.

First as a parent, and later as a teacher, I have always believed that children need to move. The Walking Classroom has been the best way to provide more movement without having to prove to an administrator that I’m not just wasting potential learning time.

Getting those Wiggles Out

The number of students who struggle with sitting still, listening, and staying on task has only increased since I first began teaching fifteen years ago. The Walking Classroom helps my students get their wiggles out while still focusing on listening and learning.

Walking Time is not Wasted Time

I have seen that my students’ ability to learn increases after we return from a walk. Because of this, I never feel like our walking time is wasted time.

The podcasts also include a short health message. I love this, as sometimes this message proves challenging to introduce during regular classroom discussions.

No Preachy Teacher Here!

The Walking Classroom gives me a chance to help my students better understand the importance of nutrition, exercise–and deodorant–without having to be the preachy teacher! Thank you, Walking Classroom!

Trecia Shales
Fourth Grade Teacher
Washington Elementary

Follow Mrs. Shales’ class of fourth grade students as they walk, listen, and learn through the school year. Look for her posts the first Friday of every month!

And, be sure to check out how the program is being implemented by other teachers on subsequent Fridays!

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