I wrote this one with younger athletes in mind. “Be the teammate who builds others up. That’s how teams win, and how athletes last.” slowchathealth.com/2026/04/06/t...

My 7th annual microblogging event for educators is in May. If you are willing to share your awesomeness in a bite-sized blog post, here are the details you’ll need. slowchathealth.com/2026/03/23/m...

I've updated the blog post: Download the @shapeamerica.bsky.social conference app. Download your social media badges. Access the pre-conference podcast recording. #SHAPEKC is almost here! slowchathealth.com/2026/03/07/s...

Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning as a seasoned conference-goer, I hope there’s something here for everyone. slowchathealth.com/2026/03/07/s... #SHAPEKC

In case you missed the list of the books I'm currently reading (and recommending!) slowchathealth.com/2026/02/12/5...

“I’m proud that I made something tangible, something useful, and something that reflects how I think about professional learning. I love seeing teachers open it during sessions, jotting ideas, sketching connections.” slowchathealth.com/2026/02/26/c... #SHAPEKC

"When we introduce students to games from other cultures, we’re doing more than diversifying activities. We’re broadening perspectives." slowchathealth.com/2026/02/23/p... Hear my thoughts, and those of my students, on this Filipino street game.

I need to blog about my conference notebook - created for HPE teachers in Canva, and available to purchase online amzn.to/3MwF8lp #SHAPEKansasCity #SHAPEKC

There seems to be a flurry of new books hitting the market right now that will be of interest to teachers. I'm adding all of these to my (ever growing) #bookstack. slowchathealth.com/2026/02/12/5...

‘Sleep is not equally accessible’, and my teaching about it has to reflect that. #sleepracism @sleepfoundation.bsky.social slowchathealth.com/2025/05/23/r...

"Listening to music from various cultures, genres, and traditions and expand [students'] musical horizons, deepen their appreciation for cultural diversity, and foster an understanding of and appreciation for different cultural perspectives." slowchathealth.com/2024/05/10/m...

"We’re willing to take risks. We’re not scared to make mistakes." My students inspired me to write this week's #slowchathealth blog post on the feature of fun in our lessons. slowchathealth.com/2026/02/03/t...

My students have been so great recently that I had to reflect on what was happening. slowchathealth.com/2026/02/03/t... #MeaningfulPE #PhysEd @megaerar.bsky.social @tyriddick.bsky.social @willwestphalpe.bsky.social @rhysmeredith.bsky.social @nwalkerpe.bsky.social @phaseglobal.bsky.social

Excellence grows when opportunity is protected and it is now more important than ever to uplift Black history in this time of targeted erasure. Black history is a part of American history and #Can'tBeErased. #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #cantbeerased

My annual #OneWord blog post has proven to be very popular with almost 800 readers sharing their #OneWord2026 selections with me. slowchathealth.com/2025/12/31/o... Here are the top 10 words chosen this year.

Always look forward to this! Thanks for keeping this going, Andy @carmelhealth.bsky.social #essentialpe

Here's my annual #OneWord blog post, this year written in a more student-centered way, making it easier to share in class. This is a great activity to start the new school year with your students. slowchathealth.com/2025/12/31/o...

It's looking like my #OneWord2026 will be 'Analog'. Time to start working on my annual blog post (on paper, of course).

What this year asked of me - and what it taught me. Here are the 10 questions that help me close the year with intention. slowchathealth.com/2025/12/15/t...

Before the Year Ends: Twelve Months in Reflection One constant during my 30 years of teaching is that the break from school at the end of the calendar year – winter for me and summer for my Southern Hemisphere friends – comes at just the right time. Leaving for school in the dark, arriving home in…

I'm currently exploring podcast creation using Notebook LM for students to supplement lesson content. In advance of a lesson looking at the brain-body connection, here's something I'll share. The walk & talk becomes a podcast walk & learn. open.spotify.com/episode/3H65...

Creating Environments for “Classroom Moments” In a recent #Slowchathealth post, Andy Milne, shared a story about a “classroom moment” where his students took control of the learning environment and taught each other. The topic was menstruation and how to be supportive. A young man asked what more…

As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good documentary. slowchathealth.com/2025/10/20/9...

Teaching sexually transmitted infections this week in health class, and this blog post from Dr. Ina Park is a great read. De-stigmatize sex education. #stopSTIgma slowchathealth.com/2021/03/01/s...

My Expressing Gratitude playlist will be on repeat this week. open.spotify.com/playlist/6oS... Listen & enjoy.

This week in health class a boy asked: ‘What more can boys do to support girls when they’re on their period?’ The moment made my week, and prompted me to write this blog post as a reflection. I hope it warms your heart. slowchathealth.com/2025/11/16/c...

Classroom Moments That Matter Every semester, after introducing the content of my sexuality education unit, I conduct an anonymous question activity with my sophomore health class. I ask them to ask questions they have about any of the content, but I also take this a step further. I ask them to…

Revisiting Patintero with my students. They enjoyed it last time but requested that we increase the size of the squares. This will be a great way to bring the week to a close. #decolonizingthecurriculum

On my commute I like to listen to podcasts based on the topic/theme I'm teaching that day. In advance of today's lesson on the Social Determinants of Health I asked NotebookLM to create a podcast based on 15 reliable sources: drive.google.com/file/d/16HL7... Give it a listen #SDOH

Put the popcorn on. I'm lining up 9 documentaries to watch this fall: slowchathealth.com/2025/10/20/9...

9 Documentaries Worth Watching This Fall As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good documentary. This fall, I’ve pulled together a list of films and series that caught my eye. Some are brand new, others a few years old, but each one touches on…

These are VERY, VERY good! Great resources for my #HealthEd and #SexEd friends.

Too often we can be guilty of reading, scrolling and listening, and then we move on. I suggest that it’s time more of us took a few minutes to lift up the work that adds value to our lives. slowchathealth.com/2025/10/14/s...

Five Minutes That Matter: Support the Creators You Love How good does it feel when someone tells you they loved something you created? Maybe it was a teaching idea you shared online, a presentation you gave, or even a simple resource that helped a fellow teacher. Those small words of appreciation…

I wrote a blog post for #WorldMentalHealthDay that explores the link between #MentalHealth and movement. Read how you can incorporate movement into your day to improve mental well-being. slowchathealth.com/2024/10/08/w...

5 Ways You Can Bring Health Literacy Month to Life Every October, educators, health professionals, and communities mark Health Literacy Month which is a time to shine a light on the importance of understanding and using health information to make informed choices. At its core, health literacy is…

Five science-backed ways cell phone use can hurt athletes, followed by some simple ideas for addressing the issue. slowchathealth.com/2025/09/29/c...

SEL isn't one more thing to add. It's how we make everything more meaningful. From classroom routines to staff meetings, @iteachhealthed.bsky.social's #microblog tells how CASEL's 3 Signature Strategies helped shift her daily practices slowchathealth.com/2025/05/29/e...

This post blew up yesterday! slowchathealth.com/2024/05/10/m... Great guest blog post AND awesome playlist too!

New blog post alert! "This hexagonal thinking activities reminds students that wellness is never one-dimensional and that our choices rarely stop at a single outcome." slowchathealth.com/2025/09/11/w... #slowchathealth

Wellness Dominoes: the Ripple Effects of Wellness When I first wrote about using Hexagonal Thinking to help students explore the 10 Dimensions of Wellness, I shared how powerful it was to see them physically (or digitally) connecting concepts together. The beauty of the hexagon activity lies in…

Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here’s what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here’s what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it Media literacy is more essential than ever. Wanlee…

Healthspan v Lifespan via Peloton www.onepeloton.com/blog/healths... #PelotonTeachers #SoSoulful

Does your classroom have a student care cart? "It fills my heart to see my students visit the care cart before and after class time or ask me privately for something they need" slowchathealth.com/2024/05/07/c... via Melanie Sjoblom for #slowchathealth

Registration & session proposals are open for our annual SHAPE New Mexico Convention hosted at NMHU on November 1-2 🤩 Helps us spread the word & consider submitting a session proposal 📣 @foes4sports.bsky.social @coachfoe.bsky.social @carmelhealth.bsky.social @physedreview.bsky.social

Gareth Southgate surrounds himself with a “brains trust” of leaders from sport, business, and the military, people who challenge his thinking and sharpen his ideas. As teachers, who do we turn to for that kind of support? Who helps us think differently? slowchathealth.com/2025/08/27/b...

New #slowchathealth blog post alert. I've had a lot of fun creating 20 minute themed playlists for my students. slowchathealth.com/2025/08/18/t...

Crafting the Perfect Music Playlist If you're looking to create personalized music playlists that are perfect for your classroom, gym, or workout needs, then this blog post is for you. Regular readers of the site will know that I love music, have written about my love of music, and featured posts…

Great new blog post from Dr. Rachael Jefferson on the potential return of the Presidential Fitness Test. slowchathealth.com/2025/08/11/p...

Almost time to update this annual blog post! slowchathealth.com/2024/08/12/b...