The Walking Classroom

Courtesy of Wheeler County Schools

Wheeler County Middle School Students are combining learning and exercise with The Walking Classroom.

Eighth grade students in Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Veal’s STEM class listened to a 15-minute science podcast and walked in the cafeteria while the rain pounded outside. Each podcast focuses on building students’ listening comprehension skills and includes a science, social studies, or ELA lesson, as well as a healthy literacy message (ex: Balanced Diet, Respect, Bullying, Caring for Injuries…) and a character value (Bravery, Determination, Generosity, Self- Respect…). The Walking Classroom gives students an opportunity to move their bodies while continuing to learn. Due to the implementation of new English Language Arts (ELA) content standards in the 2025-2026 school year, the 8th grade staff and students, with the support of the Georgia Department of Education, recently participated in a pilot test which included listening comprehension for the Georgia Milestones ELA Assessment.