I teach fourth grade in Cerritos, in Southern California, which affords us plenty of sunny days to enjoy going outside and learning.
Six Years Walking, Listening, and Learning!
I have been using The Walking Classroom for over six years. When I first heard about it, I was like, “I can get paid to walk?”
Walk This Way: Assessing Comprehension
This post is part of our Walk This Way series, designed to share The Walking Classroom experiences of teachers and students across the United States. This post provides a glimpse into Kathie Yonemura’s class. Click here to… 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
Fun from the Field: Hitting the Trail with Taft Elementary
My next site visit in California was a second stop in Santa Ana, where I visited Jessica Lostaunau’s 4/5 combo class at Taft Elementary. Ms. Lostaunau is wrapping up her second year implementing The Walking Classroom. She… Read More
Fun from the Field: Walking with Wilson Elementary
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a month since my trek to California for the ASCD Conference (and four fun site visits!) in late March. My first stop was in Santa Ana. There I… Read More