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
Packing Up and Planning for Next Year!
As summer approaches, it’s important to take some simple steps to ensure that your Walking Classroom program materials (and you!) are ready for action come fall! For those of you adopters implementing the program in a… 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
A Great Addition for English Language Learners
The Walking Classroom is a great addition to my classroom, and I wanted to share a technique I use with my ELD students. When I notice that the post-walk discussion is missing key elements, I make… Read More
Meet the Scientist: Investigating Invasive Species with Julia Stevens
With the focus on the earth in April (Earth Day on April 22 and all of April as Earth Month—who knew?!), the time is ripe for some life science discussions, ecological explorations, and of course, a… Read More
Fun from the Field: Celebrating National Walking Day
Started by The American Heart Association in 2007, National Walking Day is recognized annually the first Wednesday in April. On this day, Americans are encouraged to be more active and to experience firsthand the benefits of walking,… Read More
Timely Topics: Be Ready for The Bard’s Birthday
It’s apt that poet and playwright William Shakespeare’s birthday falls in a month celebrating poetry. After all, he is known for crafting 154 sonnets, some very strictly structured poems! And that’s on top of his 37… Read More
Games and Other Adventures Post-Podcast!
One of the ways we use our WalkKits is through the game Kahoot. I simply type the questions from the Teacher Guide into the Kahoot game, and then we play. My students love it! Playing games is an… Read More
Timely Topics: Earth Day!
On April 22nd, the United States and over 191 other countries will be celebrating the 47th official Earth Day. The very first Earth Day was established in 1970. United States Senator, Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin saw… Read More
The Survey Says . . . Mid-Year Survey Results Are In!
It has taken some time, but we are happy to say that the results of The Walking Classroom Midyear Survey for 2016-2017 have been tabulated. It is always good to get feedback from the folks who use… Read More