Ted Lasso 2.0: 5 MORE Lasso-isms We Can Practice in Relationship Building and Teaching

AND WE’RE BACK!! Last year I wrote a microblog (click here for last year’s blog) about this funny, heartwarming, and amazing show that took the world by storm on Apple TV called “Ted Lasso.” Jason Sudeikis plays the main character, Ted, an American football coach who is hired by an English Premier soccer club to …

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Putting Content into Context in PE

Living in a day in which meaningfulness in Physical Education (PE) is becoming an ever-increasing presence in educational discourse, I want to discuss the importance of providing students with the context behind what they are covering within lessons. Put simply, this is the ‘Why are we doing what we are doing, Sir?’. Essentially, I believe …

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Multicultural Appreciation Through Music

Teaching my students the 10 Dimensions of Wellness opens their eyes to the holistic nature of health. It allows them to appreciate the many ways in which they can take strides towards enhancing their health and well-being and enjoying the health and well-being of others.  Of the (many) dimensions that students had yet to consider …

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Connecting Healthcare Careers to Our Health Education Classroom

While creating Health Education lessons, it's crucial to recognize our classroom's significant role in shaping our students' future. Our aim is not only to foster healthier individuals but also to inspire them to extend this health consciousness to those around them. This journey towards self-improvement and community health also opens up a world of potential …

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Middle School PE: Unleashing the Fun and Building Champions

Middle school throws a curveball at everyone. But a well-designed physical education (PE) program can be a game-changer, fostering not just fitness but also social connection, a love for movement, and a sense of ownership. Here's how to create a winning experience for your students: Building a Team: Relationships are the foundation. Learn your students' …

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Creating a Student Care Cart within the Classroom

As educators, we know that our students cannot be the most successful version of themselves if their basic needs are not being met. As health educators specifically, I’m sure we are often asked by our students if we have different hygiene-related items that they can have, whether it be lotion, band-aids, hair ties, deodorant, pads, …

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Teacher Appreciation Week 2024

Teacher Appreciation Week at my school is quite the affair. Our Student Council provides us with breakfast on Monday, laptop stickers and lanyards on Tuesday, trail mix on Wednesday, distributes appreciation notes from students on Thursday, and pulls teacher names from a hat to win prizes on Friday.Last year I received an appreciation note from …

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Considering Gender Combined Sex Education

For many students, their first experience with school-based sex education happens in fourth or fifth grade with a lesson(s) about puberty. While not widespread, some schools include age – appropriate sex education beginning in kindergarten. My first career was in early childhood education and I found it was common to have daily interactions with the …

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Sweatbands to Neckties…Moving away from PE

Swapping your sweatbands for a suit and tie, your whistle for a pen, and your dodgeball for seating plans? I hadn't considered the transition away from full-time PE teaching until it happened!  First, let's address the elephant in the sports hall: saying goodbye to those iconic PE teacher outfits. No more rockin' your polo shirt …

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Writing the Perfect Teacher Appreciation Thank You

Expressing gratitude will make you happy. Don't believe me? Check out this short video from Soul Pancake and their 'Experiment in Gratitude.' According to Greater Good, based at UC Berkeley, "Researchers studying gratitude have found that being thankful and expressing it to others is good for our health and happiness. Not only does it feel good, but it also …

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