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
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
Struggling with Student “B” No More!
Let me just start off by saying The Walking Classroom is amazing . . . just amazing. It is such an innovative way to incorporate physical health and well being with curriculum and allows another way… Read More
A Typical Walking Classroom Lesson in Action!
On typical walk days, when we return from walks, we talk about what we remember and write down key information in our walking notebooks. We then take the quiz orally as a class and discuss correct… Read More
First Walk Remembered!
My class was so excited when we received The Walking Classroom. The students made sure their parents, siblings, and friends knew that we were going to be walking and learning with WalkKits. I picked the first… Read More
Siblings Share The Walking Classroom!
My students and I have been having a wonderful time with The Walking Classroom! Recently, we had some siblings of my students ask if they could participate when they heard how amazing the program has been…. Read More
Lessons Line Up with The Walking Classroom!
The Walking Classroom has been really exciting for our classroom. The lessons in the STEM Program line up with our curriculum very well! Right now we are studying the human body, and we were able to… Read More