Slow Chat PE

APRIL 2, 2023

This weekend I saw reality bend to an individual. This is not hyperbole, embellishment, or exaggeration. The idea was sparked years ago through multiple conversations, arguments, debates, and dissension around people’s hatred of icebreakers. The smoke came first. Wisping through the air like an engine on fire in the distance of a traffic jam. The smoke arrived in the form of disbelief that teachers honestly didn’t enjoy human interaction with each other.

Education 246

Education Education Dance Teacher 246

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2023

As the men’s and women’s March Madness came to an end, there were lots of entries, but only a few that would ultimately prevail. Unfortunately, this year's very early bracket busters made this tournament very difficult to predict. But that’s the fun of it, right? My thoughts of an Alabama and Gonzaga championship didn’t materialize, but the hype train is proving Iowa is the real deal on the women’s side.

Physical Education 65

Physical Education Exercise Sports Sports 65

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 2, 2023

There are many unsung heroes in schools across the country. One, are our crossing guards, they are on-duty rain or shine, snow or sleet to keep our students safe. Read this story about how Jim, a Maine crossing guard saved a student from being hit by a speeding car: ‘Jim the lifeguard’: Winthrop school crossing guard saves child from near miss But that is not the entire story, you see, the little girl he saved was actually the school nurse’s daughter!

Schooling 285

Schooling Teaching Teaching Health 285