Addressing the elephant in the (class)room, attending a conference, let alone the upcoming National Convention in Cleveland, IS expensive*. Even if your school allows travel to professional development during the week, travel out of your state, travel overnight, have professional development funding, and can find substitute teachers to cover your classes, the likelihood of you …
Those of you lucky enough to teach in a designated health classroom may be looking to update your wall displays and are in search of fresh new content. Hopefully you are encouraging your students to create some awesome materials that will showcase your teaching of health education and inspire peers who see the work of …
Having never been the most organized of individuals, it has taken me a long time to realize that life is a little easier when things are planned. I've been known to pull lessons out of thin air, and although some of them have been good, I know that my best lessons are the ones that …
How often do you talk to yourself? Perhaps more often than you think. I don't mean long conversations with yourself, but those short statements to yourself at times when you are feeling vulnerable. If you've ever got nervous at the thought of presenting in front of a group and said to yourself "I've got this" …
With in-person conferences canceled, travel restricted, and gathering in large crowds still uncomfortable, our options for professional development have dwindled. Despite organizations trying their best to provide online conferences (shout out to my favorite people @SHAPE_America and their #SHAPEVirtual conference), and with one eye on planning for next school year already, you might be finding …
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I am delighted that this week's blog post comes from CATCH, who have been promoting healthier lifestyles kids and communities through innovative initiatives and trainings for over 25 years. You might know them from their awesome CATCH My Breath JUUL & E-Cigarette Prevention Program, but their most recent initiatives highlight how they have responded to …
Spring Break is just around the corner, and hopefully recharging your batteries is number one on your list. The clocks have changed, the weather has improved and 4th quarter has a nice ring to it. However, if you do find yourself looking for free professional development during your break, here’s my Top 10 list. #1 …
If you want valid and reliable #HealthEd information to come to you, click here and ‘subscribe’ to some of these great organizations, sit back and watch your inbox fill up with resources that can be used immediately or saved for another day. Many of these free subscriptions can be refined to reflect your needs, or …
What is your favorite quote about your subject? The one that you've got printed and pinned above your desk, or on a coffee mug...or tattooed on your arm. As a #HealthEd teacher I'll suggest to my students that "The greatest wealth is health" or ask them "Without health what are we?". I used to …
Cold and flu season is here, and do I know it? Despite having already had my flu shot, and promoting germ hygiene at my school and at home, I always chuckle when I, the health teacher, fall victim to these pesky viruses. At my school, seasonal healthy habits are promoted in the health classroom and …
After you have recharged your batteries, spent quality time with friends and family and reflected on the past year your mind will inevitably wander towards thoughts of next school year. That's the nature of this career - you can't help but care about providing the best for your students. If you're looking for ways to …
It's that time again when we look towards the end of the school year and seek inspiration for books to read during the summer break. Last year I shared my #summerreads list and here's this years update. These are the books that I will be reading and they are intentionally diverse. After all, a man …
It's that time again! With one eye definitely on the summer, here is my list of Netflix documentary recommendations for summer 2018. My similar blog post last year was very popular and I recommended What the Health, My Transgender Kid, How to Survive a Plague, The Hunting Ground, 13th, The Mask You Live In, Miss …
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Last October I wrote my Podcast & Chill blog post inspired by the good people at Podcast Brunch Club, (think book club but for podcasts). I shared my Essential Podcast Listening for #Healthed Teachers and also a cool Spotify playlist, which you know I love doing. The blog proved to be such a popular post that I …
Right now the design app that I'm ADDICTED to is Canva and in this week's #slowchathealth blog post I want to share four ways that you can incorporate this app into your classroom. About Canva: http://www.canva.com is a website that allows you to create stunning layouts using their amazing array of templates, graphics, filters, icons …
I recently discovered Podcast Brunch Club, which is like a book club but for podcasts. Each month they collate a themed playlist of podcasts and provide discussion questions to help you discuss your thoughts. Some recent themes of note have included: Representations & Stereotypes in Pop Culture The Future of the Human Body Climate Change …
Regular visitors to the #slowchathealth blog will know that I'm a big fan of free professional development and if you are looking for some great documentaries to watch over the summer then you must check out what Netflix has to offer. Here's a list of 9 documentaries that have a #healthed slant to them that …
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I've blogged before about how there are so many free professional development opportunities out there for teachers nowadays. Nearly all of which can be accessed in your own time, without spending a dime. I thought it would be useful to collate some of those links all on one page so that it might act as …
Teachers, school nurses and counselors: If you implement the FREE 1 or 5 lesson Confident Me! Program by December 15, you could win a chance to attend SHAPE America’s Convention in Boston in March or a state conference of your choice! 9 lucky teachers will be selected in December. Send Samantha@cairnguidance.com the following information: Full …
Spring Break is just around the corner, and hopefully recharging your batteries is number one on your list. The clocks have changed, the weather has improved and 4th quarter has a nice ring to it. However, if you do find yourself looking for free professional development during your break, here's my Top 10 list. #1 …
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