It’s WALKtober! Time to take advantage of the cooler weather by taking your students outside for a brisk and energizing walk or any kind of physical activity. Moods will improve, health will improve — it’s a… Read More
It’s fall, y’all! Time for cool fall walks!
Have you been taking walks with your kids? If not, don’t despair. There is still “Movember!” LOL
Walk, Listen, Learn (and Write too!): Walktober Writing Contest
Teachers, we know that your students walk, listen, and learn with our program, but we also know they are amazing writers too. After all, we’ve seen some pretty thoughtful and creative thank you notes come our… Read More
Nancy Carroll! You’re our #Walktober winner!
Wow, #Walktober just whizzed by! Here it is the first week of November, and we’re excited to announce that Nancy Carroll, a 4th grade teacher at Boyden Elementary in Massachusetts, has won our Walktober contest. Nancy… Read More
Walktober Week 4: Tell us how far you’ve walked!
Hello fabulous teachers! We’re nearing the end of Walktober and would love to hear how your class did. Getting your students out and moving is at the heart of what we are all about at The Walking Classroom,… Read More
Walktober Week 3: Why do you love walking?
How does The Walking Classroom make you feel? Does it make you feel energized? Focused? Excited? Or, just plain happy? Taking a walk has a way of rejuvenating us like nothing else. Whether it’s a brisk walk outside… Read More
Walktober Week 2: Show us your favorite walks!
It’s week two of wonderful Walktober and we hope you’re enjoying some awesome fall weather during your walks. Don’t forget, you get a point for each social media post you make using both #walktober and #TheWalkingClassroom —… Read More
Walk This Way! — Show us your favorite funky walking styles!
We’re in the thick of week 1 of #Walktober and we hope those of you in the drier states are enjoying some nice walks outside (and those of you in the wetter states have been staying… Read More
It’s time for the Walktober Kickoff!
Hello Amazing Teachers! Tomorrow is Walktober kickoff day! Are you ready? Don’t forget, the winning class gets a Fitbit One and the students will get shoelace locks, which are pretty cool as well. (Read the original… Read More
Every Step Counts! (Tracking your miles)
Once your classroom is up and running (or should we say walking ; )) you and your students will hopefully be walking, listening, and learning at least two to three times a week, walking over a… Read More