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Reading Recommendations
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!
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Walkabouts: Much More Than Standard
Dr. Julian Reed created much more than a standard active learning platform with Walkabouts, but he did want to keep standards top of mind. That’s why Walkabouts correlate to state, Head Start, and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) standards!
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6 Tips For Teachers to Learn New EdTech Quickly and Efficiently
Your school or district has purchased new EdTech, and now you are expected to implement it in your classroom. Where do you even start?
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ActivEd Teams Up With Active Schools
We are pleased to announce that ActivEd, Inc., the parent company of Walkabouts, is teaming up with Active Schools, an organization that recognizes the importance of daily physical activity and dedicates itself to providing resources to schools.
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5 Healthy Snacks for School
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.
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Keep Students on Track During Inclement Weather
This school year has brought with it hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and fires. In many areas of the country, snow and ice will be visiting soon. What happens when your school closes due to inclement weather? Does the learning stop? It doesn’t have to! Some schools employ technology to keep students on track during unexpected days off and even to check on the well-being of students impacted by natural disasters.
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The 5 Questions You Should Ask an Edtech Provider Before You Purchase
With all of the EdTech products available today, how do you decide what to purchase for your school or classroom? EdSurge offers a solid list of EdTech questions to ask companies before you buy. To help you make an informed decision about Walkabouts, we’ve answered EdSurge’s questions.
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Halloween Activities with a Kinesthetic Learning Component
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?
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Walksheets: Worksheets with a Movement Component
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.
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Teachers Talking Points Checklist for Parent-Teacher Conferences
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.
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