Wyatt Franz

Here’s my 2026 word of the year? What’s yours? #education #teachers #wordoftheyear #essentialpe

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

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

The latest news for you Email from Essential PE You don't want to miss this.     The Essential PE Newsletter #53 - 6/03/25 Something to think about "When a child can’t calm down they need connection and comfort, not criticis

The Essential PE newsletter is back!!! Check it out here conta.cc/43AgIM4 #physed #essentialpe #education #HPE #MeaningfulPE #MoveToLearn #TeachingThroughMovement #EdChat

Creating Media Literate Teens In today’s world, teens and pre-teens need to be “smart” consumers of media messages and this calls for the support of their teachers, parents, and other trusted adults to help them make sense of w…

Another #microblog post from @candorhealthed.bsky.social.
Early studies show media literacy can help protect against low self-esteem, poor body image and toxic content.
Teaching these skills builds resilience.
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Leading by Example: Lessons from Service to the Classroom Growing up, my father was the type of man who would “give the shirt off his back” to help someone. I always viewed that as an admirable quality, but I never fully made the connection to it being a …

"Service is more than a job—it’s a way of life."
Ray Ostrowski reflects on 28 years in the military and how the values of service and leadership shape every moment in his physical education classroom.
Read his powerful #microblog: slowchathealth.com/2025/05/23/l...

But It’s Just a Roll of Blue Painter’s Tape The Purchase This is what the clerk at the counter said as I was checking out with a fresh roll – okay a 6-pack – of .94-inch x 60-yard blue painter’s tape. My response was, “It’s not a…

Don’t have the perfect PE setup?
Neither does @bhunterinbmore.bsky.social.
But give him have 60 yards of blue painter’s tape...
Floor spots, striking stations, name tags, shout-outs…
This #microblog is about inclusive and creativity on a roll.
slowchathealth.com/2025/05/22/b...

Crochet: Using Community Resources for Physical Education Equipment In early 2023 our organization was contacted by the Physical Education and Sports Teachers Association of Zambia (PESTAZ) and were asked to help improve the quality of physical education in their c…

Has @supportrealteacher.bsky.social written the most unique #microblog post?
This makes me want to learn how to crochet!!
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So much fun to be a part of this! I highly recommend not just for #physed but for all. #essentialpe

Excited to be attending!! Look forward to meeting @houselphysed.bsky.social @carmelhealth.bsky.social and others! www.ncaahperd-sm.org/cgi/page.cgi... #essentialpe

Finding The Real Purpose of Physical Education As I look back on my teaching journey, specifically teaching physical education, I find it helpful to observe how I view the subject, which has changed. I started out with the view of having studen…

"I still want my students to see physical education as the gateway to a lifetime of physical activity. If this seems that simple, it is because it is."
Classic #microblog post from last year by @mrfranzworld.bsky.social
This years microblog event starts May 1st.
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Make it Stick in the Health Education Classroom Make It Stick is the best education book I have ever read. The reason I love this book so much is because it so intimately connects to skills-based health education and has changed my teaching stra…

'Make It Stick' is the best education book @mrmasonhealth.bsky.social has read! Read how it transformed his teaching, especially in #skillsbasedhealth. This #microblog dives into how retrieval, spaced repetition, & interleaving can be game changers in classrooms. slowchathealth.com/2025/05/12/m...

The Journey A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Chinese Proverb A journey of discovery is rarely paved in a straight line. We have all been down that long, winding path before, pulling us …

"My journey led me to the sands of Saudi, and your journey has brought you to where you are today. As bumpy as that road may have been, it continues." Jorge Rodriguez's #microblog shares his well-traveled journey.
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Cultures, Perspectives, Backgrounds Have you ever considered the cultural backgrounds of the students you teach? As an educator, I have come to realize that considering the cultural backgrounds of students is not just beneficial but …

“Considering the cultural backgrounds of students is not an add-on—it’s essential.”
This post reminds us what truly inclusive teaching looks like.
@leticarino.bsky.social is back with another #microblog post for #slowchathealth!
slowchathealth.com/2025/05/13/p...

Here's my #OneWord2025 - what's yours? Here's the form to express your word shorturl.at/fFo2O, courtesy of @carmelhealth.bsky.social #essentialpe

The Power of One Word: A Simpler Way to Start the Year It’s that time of year again, a time with so much promise as people look forward to a fresh start and new beginnings. The start of a new year is a natural time to reflect on the past and plan for t…

Thanks for your patience. Here’s my annual #OneWord blog post!

slowchathealth.com/2025/01/04/o...
#OneWord2025

Always a fun activity to set the tone for the year #essentialpe #physed #healthed

Book of the Month Each month #slowchathealth highlights a book of the month. Sometimes this will be chosen by myself but usually it will be based upon the recommendations of my PLN. Each month the blog post is updat…

Did you l know that #slowchathealth has selected a Book of the Month, each month for over 6 years?
You can find all of them here in this regularly updated blog post.

slowchathealth.com/2022/11/18/b...

Writing isn't what you do after you have an idea. It's how you develop an inkling into an insight.

Turning thoughts into words sharpens reasoning. What's fuzzy in your head is clear on the page.

"I'm not a writer" shouldn't stop you from writing. Writing is a tool for thinking.

Health and Physical Education Collective We designed a network for you to connect, share, and grow with other HPE Teachers. The HPE Collective is not like traditional social media. Our community can host all different types of longer-form co...

Have you checked out the awesome platform that exists solely for Health and Physical Education teachers? It's proving to be a great space in which to bounce ideas around with like-minded educators.
www.hpecollective.online/share/M39Rlv... #HealthEd #PhysEd #HPE

Have you read Built to Move? Great book.

Here is the complete list for 2024!
slowchathealth.com/2022/11/18/b...

The final #slowchathealth Book of the Month selection for 2024 is PROTECT THE JOY by Amanda Stanec.
A must read for those involved with youth sports.
Buy: amzn.to/4ieUKVI

How Adaptable Are You? Seventeen years ago, my husband and I decided to take on an opportunity and we moved to the US. Little we knew at that time how this decision would affect and change our lives. Without knowing it, …

inspiredbymovementblog.wordpress.com/2024/12/02/h... #adaptability #transitions #cultures #InternationalTeachers #Moving #Challenges #Opportunities

Teen Health Today | Christopher Pepper | Substack How to talk to youth about mental health, substance use, nutrition, exercise, sleep, relationships, and sexuality. Click to read Teen Health Today, by Christopher Pepper, a Substack publication with t...

@mrpepper.bsky.social thanks for your work advocating for our teen's health! Join his newsletter here - www.teenhealthtoday.com?r=4ukj0e&utm... #healthed #physed

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Hello educators on Bluesky. Would love to connect with Health and Physical Education professionals. #EduSky

Same to you - glad to be here and reconnect with great people like you!

Modified volleyball with the net covered
➕️ focus on your own team's coverage, encourage non-verbal communication, defensive movement to anticipate the ball
➖️ teams cannot see the other team's ideas & learn from them
#physed

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The cbhpe site is a MUST bookmarked tab for every #health, #physed & #dape educator.

My podcast editing skills are growing, but one thing is certain… @gregdryer.bsky.social has published a ton of great content on the miMove Fall Webinar Series.

Follow, like, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts!

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#EduSky #PhysEd #HealthEd

New Episode tonight!