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Happy Child Next To A Doctor How Healthy Is Your Classroom? February 22, 2018 Teachers, Health and Wellness Every now and then it’s important to take a step back and take an objective look at your goals and the benchmarks you set to achieve them. As educators, many of your success metrics come from children’s academic progress, but if your goal is to keep a healthy classroom, there are some questions you can ask to gauge your improvement. Learn More Contractions Real-World Walkabouts: Contraction Matching February 15, 2018 Classroom Activities, Teachers This activity by Suzannah Evans focuses on matching word groups with the correct contractions. Learn More Valentines Day Strawberries Active Learning for Valentine's Day February 08, 2018 Teachers, Seasonal Activities, Classroom Activities Holidays are a wonderful way to harness students’ energy and excitement into active learning opportunities, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. With that in mind, we wanted to share some of our favorite heart-healthy and valentine-centered classroom activities for February 14th. Learn More Rainy Day Active Learning Opportunities for a Rainy Day February 01, 2018 Teachers, Classroom Activities, Seasonal Activities Inclement weather often means video and board games instead of movement- and learning-rich activities. Do your students stay active when they are home during inclement weather or when they are inside on a rainy day? Share these ideas with parents and guardians to help students move while they play and learn. Learn More Our 2018 Reading Recommendations Reading Recommendations January 25, 2018 Teachers, Administrators The Walkabouts team and our teacher advocates are all avid readers, and together we’ve read about a variety of topics! Here is a list of what we’ve enjoyed reading in the last year and recommend for your 2018 must-read list! Learn More 1Learning Edtech 1080X675 6 Tips For Teachers to Learn New EdTech Quickly and Efficiently January 11, 2018 Teachers, Administrators, Walkabouts Your school or district has purchased new EdTech, and now you are expected to implement it in your classroom. Where do you even start? Learn More Healthy Snacks For School Children 1080X675 5 Healthy Snacks for School November 30, 2017 Teachers, Health and Wellness Are your students receiving all the nutrients they need for success? A well-balanced diet is important at any age, but it is especially important for children with growing bodies. In order to optimize learning, increase brain function, and develop healthy food habits, we recommend these five healthy snacks. Learn More 1Halloween Signs To Scare Children 1080X675 Halloween Activities with a Kinesthetic Learning Component October 19, 2017 Teachers, Classroom Activities, Seasonal Activities Halloween is such an exciting time of year for students. The thrill of dressing up in costume, letting your imagination run wild, and trick-or-treating! And how can we forget all that candy? Learn More 1Walksheets 1080X675 Walksheets: Worksheets with a Movement Component October 12, 2017 Teachers, Walkabouts Whether they love them or hate them, most students are familiar with worksheets. They are used in the classroom or at home to reinforce learning concepts and help teachers determine whether students fully grasp a lesson. Learn More 1Teachers Talking Points 1080X637 Teachers Talking Points Checklist for Parent-Teacher Conferences September 28, 2017 Teachers Preparation is the key to a successful parent-teacher conference. Preparing beforehand what topics you will discuss and what work samples you will share with parents will lead to a more productive and less stressful conference for everyone involved. Learn More