National Walking Day is Wednesday, April 5! On this day, folks are encouraged to be more active and to experience the benefits of walking!
Fourth Graders Enjoy TWC Experience!
Thank you for The Walking Classroom! Fourth grade students at Will Rogers Elementary thoroughly enjoyed the experience of simultaneously learning and exercising.
From Playground Remodel to Walking Club!
Two years ago, our school won a grant for a remodel of our playground. Prior to that, the playground was literally dirt with a swing set, a baseball backstop, and just a few other climbing structures…. Read More
Walk this Way: “Aha!” Moments Abound
This post is part of this year’s 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 Kim Collazo’s class. Click… Read More
Walk this Way: On the Trail with Mrs. Collazo’s Class
This post is the first in this year’s 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 Kim Collazo’s class…. Read More
STEM Walking Club Supports Students
When I was a fifth grade teacher, my class used The Walking Classroom three times a week to start off our day. We often came back after walking and incorporated related reading passages, science labs, or… Read More
STEM “Walking Clubs” Hit the Road!
Students at Robbins Elementary now have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). This is part of their specials rotation, right along with art, music, and physical education. Having used The Walking Classroom as a fifth grade… Read More
The Walking Classroom Club gets students excited (and active)
The Walking Classroom has been an exciting part of our day. Kiddos get to stay after school and attend The Walking Classroom Club. We love listening to the podcasts and having wonderful conversations about what we… Read More