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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Nov 17

This is my why. Pure joy.

*pictured here is a guide runner for a student w/visual impairment.

Field Day = #advocacy

Helping students LEARN to LOVE to MOVE!

#196pride #elempe #physed #dape

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Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher.bsky.social · Jun 15

😌 When you can access your calm, Ss notice, educator @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social‬ says.

"When the kids are hard to settle, you’ll feel the need to speed up. It is better to slow down, close your eyes, take a deep breath and open. The situation will likely be there, but you’ll be more calm." —Educator Mike Chamberlain

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Andrew Milne @carmelhealth.bsky.social · May 27

Creativity is what gets you noticed.
Staying power is what gets you remembered.
In teaching, we need both.
@mchamberlainpe.bsky.social shares his thoughts in this #microblog post for #slowchathealth's Microblog Month.
slowchathealth.com/2025/05/27/s...

Staying In The Game

Creativity is the spark that drives innovation, progress, and personal expression. But without longevity, that spark can burn out before it has a chance to ignite anything lasting. Striking a balan…

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · May 7

You structure your time over the weekend by the hour. Sometimes every 30 min.

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · May 7

You still use a backpack to carry your things to work.

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Apr 10

My daughter calling her shot and making it ⛳️

Love her excitement!

#elempe #physed #District196

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Mar 6

Today was SNOW much FUN!!

We took advantage of the great temps w/fresh ❄️ for teamwork, communication, problem solving, creativity & perseverance while building ❄️ 🏰s, throwing ❄️ at 🎯& building 🪑s.

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#physed #elempe #outdoorlearning #district196

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Jen Heebink @jenheebink.bsky.social · Feb 23

@carmelhealth.bsky.social @mapec-members.bsky.social @steamwellness.bsky.social @coachmatheson.bsky.social @mrjeffadaptedpe.bsky.social @mikedoylepe.bsky.social @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social #physed #adaptedpe I hope you will join me! Follow the account below!

Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast @heartbeatsofape.bsky.social · Feb 23

Hello #adaptedpe #physed friends! @jenheebink.bsky.social here! I’m excited to share a passion project!I hope you will join me as I launch a new podcast dedicated to connect, inspire & amplify APE teachers’ voices & those who support all students.I can’t wait to share more!!Premiering 4/4/25!

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Feb 20

We’ve been diving into these 4 Racket Challenge Slides this week while using our USTA tennis rackets.

Ss have enjoyed the leveled choice, the challenge & the option for individual and/or partnered activities.

#elempe #physed #district196

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Feb 14

Hero Week!

I have a full ❤️ & still 1 day to go. Throughout the week, I’ve been amazed & thankful for the depth of diversity that is represented in my 🏫 & grateful my own kids attend a 🏫 that looks like the 🗺️.

#whatmadeyourweek #district196 #196pride

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Feb 3

Students in action

“Top Pickle”

#elempe #physed was pop

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Feb 3

Will you be the “Top Pickle?!”

Made a #pickleball version of @Topgolf

3-5 Ss working on forehand drop serves for accuracy as we prepare for pickleball games.

#elempe #physed #196pride

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 31

Chinese New Year was celebrated this week with Chinese Jump Ropes.

Ss 3-5 explored, completed challenges at 4 different difficulty levels & created their own creative jumps.

#196pride #elempe #physed #ChineseNewYear

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 27

From being asked to present once last year to a calendar filling up. It’s been fun sharing what Diamond Path #physed is all about!

Sept-MNDAPE Conf
Nov-MNSHAPE Conf
Jan-Mankato Conf
Feb-Owatonna & Hopkins 🏫s
Mar-Bloomington 🏫s
Apr-St Paul 🏫s
May-La Crosse Conf
July-WHPE Best Practice

#196pride

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 26

Another video with students in action

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 26

You will not find another lesson activity that gets you and your students laughing together like this one.

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 26

3-5 laughing HARD w/this warm-up!

“Heads Talk, Tails Walk” 🎲 game

Ss roll the 🎲
1st roll=sound
2nd roll=movement

We led w/ 🎲 exercise act. then w/animals & ended w/emotions.

Ss reflected on how body language is tied to emotions

#elempe #healthed #physed #PEisFUN

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 26

“Cat & Mouse” w/3-5

Like spin the pin by @MikeMorrisPE, this is played in short bursts while working on passing, 🏀 handling, chasing/fleeing/dodging skills

The 🐈‍⬛ passes the 🧀(🏀) & chases 🐁 before finishing 2 laps

#elempe #physed #196pride #fitness #basketball #dribbling #chasing #fleeing #dodging

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 26

Don’t have @9squareintheair but I can use @GopherSport NowNets & some cones to make one 🙌

#elempe #physed

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Andrew Milne @carmelhealth.bsky.social · Jan 24

It's been a challenging start to semester 2 so I'm finishing the week off with positive phone calls home.
Have to admit, it's made me feel better about the start of the new year.
Sharing this blog post from Mike Chamberlain slowchathealth.com/2023/05/05/p...

Positive Phone Calls Home

Okay, so all the teachers who have no classroom issues arise in their gymnasium or classroom, feel free to skip ahead and stop reading. Now anyone still reading I’m going to say something that may …

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 25

Another year on the MNSHAPE Board has begun

Grateful to work alongside a motivated, committed, supportive group of educators as we continue to push forward in strengthening health, physical education and adaptive physical education in the state of Minnesota.

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 4

Here’s a Canva template link to use or create your own.

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Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 4

Leveling Up w/🏀 dribbling

Instant Activity for 3-5 Ss

1. pick a leveled ball handling skill (shoutout to @foes4sports.bsky.social & the cbhpe.org site for the gifs.
2. choose a challenge to complete
3. make a basket
4. begin again

#physed #elempe #196pride

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Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Jan 4

Check out how awesome these kindergartners hid from their teachers!

Lifelong memories ✔️

#elempe #physed #196pride

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Dec 19

Looks fun!

Mike Chamberlain @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social · Dec 18

Winter Themed “Minute (5 min) to Win it Challenges!”

⛄️ Knockdown
Speed Skating Switch
🛷Bobsled
🛷Luge
Holiday Light Fight
Bouncing ⬜️s

Ss work together, then record their score.

#elempe #physed #196pride #challenge #teamwork #fitness #strength #problemsolving

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