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The #slowchathealth Book of the Month for July is 365 DAYS OF PLAY by Dale Sidebottom Order here: amzn.to/4nh5Cog #PEINstitute25

Big thanks to Port Fairy Consolidated School for a magic day with F–6 students! From laughter-filled sessions to launching our curriculum with staff, it was joy, play, and connection from start to finish. And shoutout to Brauer College staff for a great PD the night before!

150+ student leaders. 14 local schools. 1 unforgettable summit. Huge thanks to Casey Youth Services for letting us close out the 2025 Casey Youth Summit at Bunjil Place. These students are the future, and the future is looking good!

Learning can’t always be measured by scores. Today’s mission: ✨ Let kids do something helpful without being asked. Offer support. Act from kindness. These quiet actions shape character and deserve just as much celebration. Explore more missions: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/online-store

Final stop of the trip = pure magic. Big thanks to Nullaware and Simpson Primary for a day full of fun, play, and meaningful connection. This week reminded us just how powerful small schools can be when they lead with heart.

130+ Year 9s. 1 powerful session. Huge thanks to Cheltenham Secondary College for having us back for Ignite Week. Today was all about bravery, connection, and fun, and these students brought it!

Growth isn’t just grades. The Conflict Harmony Bridge game helps students explore conflict, not through lectures, but through role-play, empathy, and reflection. It’s SEL that sticks. Sign up and bring it to your classroom: jugar.life/game/conflict-…

Happening this Monday! Join Dale and Paul for a FREE 45-min webinar on using PLAY to rebuild connection, movement and well-being — no screens needed. ✅ Practical tools ✅ Backed by science ✅ Full of energy Sign up: bigmarker.com/dale-sidebotto…

Feeling boxed in by standards & schedules? This week’s blog shows how to reclaim classroom creativity — plus there’s a free mystery game inside to energise learning through play! 🧠 Practical 🏃 Purposeful 🎁 Playful Read now: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/post/ready-to-…

Still buzzing from last weekend's book launch of The Playful Astronauts and 365 Days of Play 🚀📚 Celebrated with 80+ friends and family, and honestly, I’m feeling overwhelmed with gratitude and pride. Thank you for every message and moment shared. I’ll never forget it 💛

The #slowchathealth July Book of the Month comes from Dale Sidebottom Your family will love ‘365 Days of Play’. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! amzn.to/44nlhd7

Short on time? Big on fun? The Lego Team Challenge gets students moving and building, all in under 30 mins. 🧱 Earn pieces through physical tasks 🏗️ Build epic creations 🎯 Crown the most creative or tallest Sign up to get the full game guide: jugar.life/game/lego-team…

There's still time to attend #PEInstitute25 in person or virtually. NCSHAPE and Physical Education have all the details!

"How can I add movement in class without chaos?" Today’s mission: Keep the balloon in the air, but use only knees, elbows, or balance on one foot! Intentional. Joyful. Builds regulation. Grab the Creative Play & Movement Mission Cards for more: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/online-store

Ep. 365 = Book 365 = Perfect timing 💫 This week’s Energetic Radio celebrates big wins, brave leaps, and giving back from our Muscular Dystrophy event to book launch reflections and coaching gold. Heartfelt, playful, real. Listen here: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/podcast

We’re proud to partner with Muscular Dystrophy Australia to deliver 4 sessions a year across their amazing programs. Last Friday's session with parents and carers was all heart. Connection and support filled the room. So grateful to share this journey with such a powerful community 🫶

Kids bring more than backpacks into class—they bring worries and unspoken needs. Circle Time is a daily ritual to check in, connect, and say, “You matter”. Our latest blog shares playful practices to make every start a moment of belonging 💗 Read here: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/post/new-ways-…

Low energy at the start of the day? Try Set Go—a zero-prep, high-impact game that gets students laughing and ready to connect. We use it in nearly every event, and it never misses. ✨ Perfect for Circle Time ✨ Built for connection Discover more games: jugar.life/games/

Same Circle Time routine every day? Kids disengage. Try this: Start the day with a co-created class dance. Simple, silly, connected. 💃 Shared joy = stronger belonging More ideas inside the Creative Play Mission Cards: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/online-store

In Episode 366 of Energetic Radio, Dale & Paul chat with Craig Randall about transforming school culture through trust. Learn about: - Strengths-based feedback - Lessons from global schools - Transferable tools for leaders, coaches & parents Tune in: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/podcast