Support Health and Learning with The Walking Classroom
The Walking Classroom is an award-winning, evidence-based educational program for elementary and middle schools. Students walk while listening to one of 167 curriculum-aligned podcast episodes on topics in language arts, social studies, and science.
This innovative approach promotes active learning without sacrificing instructional time. Teachers report that students return to the classroom feeling refreshed, engaged, and ready to learn.
Sample Episodes
Episode 34: Langston Hughes
Learn about the life and legacy of Langston Hughes, one of the most celebrated African American poets and writers. Discover how Hughes' formative years laid the foundation for his literary achievements.
Episode 156: Louis Braille
Learn the remarkable story of Louis Braille, the visionary Frenchman who revolutionized reading for the blind in the early 1800s. Discover how Braille's ingenious system of raised dots allows blind individuals to read independently by feeling the letters with their fingertips.
Episode 75: Statue of Liberty
Delve into the rich history and profound symbolism of the Statue of Liberty, a monumental gift from France to the United States in 1886. This iconic statue stands as a timeless emblem of freedom and international friendship.
Episode 187: The History of Mammoth Cave National Park
Learn about the rich history of Mammoth Cave National Park.
Featured Resources
Digital Program Guide | The Walking Classroom
The Program Guide is a helpful resource that includes tips for getting started, lesson plans, discussion questions, and comprehension quizzes for each podcast!
Unlocking the Power of The Walking Classroom: One Step at a Time!
Watch this insightful webinar that deepens participants' understanding of the importance of increasing physical activity opportunities for all students and will identify actionable strategies to integrate movement before, during, and after school.
WATCH: The Walking Classroom in Plano, TX
Discover how The Walking Classroom keeps students engaged by combining educational podcasts with physical activity.