Walking Classroom Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2018
Students at “Vandora Springs Elem., 4th Grade” are walking, listening, and learning with The Walking Classroom
Garner, NC — “Vandora Springs” is thrilled to announce that students in “Mrs. Bailey’s” 4th-grade class will be getting fresh air and exercise while they learn. Thanks to a grant from Dr. and Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. Bailey was selected to receive “WalkKit” audio players for each student in her class. These "WalkKits" are preloaded with over 100 podcasts on topics including science, social studies, and language arts.
The Walking Classroom is simple. Students take brisk 20-minute walks, as a class, while listening to the same custom-written, kid-friendly podcast. The Walking Classroom’s “Walk, Listen, and Learn” methodology combines listening with exercise to capitalize on the strong connection between physical activity and improved brain function, resulting in improved classroom performance. And it’s fun!
The program gets kids out of their seats and walking without sacrificing instructional time.
“I am so excited to begin this program with our students, and am so grateful to have received this grant to bring “Walking Classroom” to Vandora Springs!” stated Mrs. Bailey.
About The Walking Classroom
The Walking Classroom is a national award-winning education program that provides students and teachers with an innovative way to get exercise without sacrificing instructional time. The nonprofit program’s “Walk, Listen, and Learn” methodology capitalizes on the favorable link between exercise and cognitive function. www.thewalkingclassroom.org