Mike Chamberlain
@mchamberlainpe.bsky.social
K-5 Physical Education Teacher, Diamond Path Elementary
Husband | Father of 4 | Lifelong Learner | BS St Cloud St | MEDL St Mary’s UofM | Gopher Network Contributor | ISD196 Elementary PE Coordinator | 2024 MN Elementary PE TOY
#physed #elempe #196pride
Husband | Father of 4 | Lifelong Learner | BS St Cloud St | MEDL St Mary’s UofM | Gopher Network Contributor | ISD196 Elementary PE Coordinator | 2024 MN Elementary PE TOY
#physed #elempe #196pride
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😌 When you can access your calm, Ss notice, educator @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social says.
June 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
😌 When you can access your calm, Ss notice, educator @mchamberlainpe.bsky.social says.
Reposted by Mike Chamberlain
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.
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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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May 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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 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...
April 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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.
8 ✔️
#physed #elempe #outdoorlearning #district196
We took advantage of the great temps w/fresh ❄️ for teamwork, communication, problem solving, creativity & perseverance while building ❄️ 🏰s, throwing ❄️ at 🎯& building 🪑s.
8 ✔️
#physed #elempe #outdoorlearning #district196
March 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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.
8 ✔️
#physed #elempe #outdoorlearning #district196
We took advantage of the great temps w/fresh ❄️ for teamwork, communication, problem solving, creativity & perseverance while building ❄️ 🏰s, throwing ❄️ at 🎯& building 🪑s.
8 ✔️
#physed #elempe #outdoorlearning #district196
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@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!
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!
February 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
@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!
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
Ss have enjoyed the leveled choice, the challenge & the option for individual and/or partnered activities.
#elempe #physed #district196
February 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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
Ss have enjoyed the leveled choice, the challenge & the option for individual and/or partnered activities.
#elempe #physed #district196
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
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
February 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
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
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
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
February 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
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
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
Ss 3-5 explored, completed challenges at 4 different difficulty levels & created their own creative jumps.
#196pride #elempe #physed #ChineseNewYear
January 31, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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
Ss 3-5 explored, completed challenges at 4 different difficulty levels & created their own creative jumps.
#196pride #elempe #physed #ChineseNewYear
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
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
January 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
“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
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
January 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
“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
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
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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.
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Have to admit, it's made me feel better about the start of the new year.
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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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January 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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...
Have to admit, it's made me feel better about the start of the new year.
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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.
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.
January 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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.
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.
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
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
January 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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
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
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
⛄️ 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
December 18, 2024 at 12:24 AM
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
⛄️ 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
“Battle of the Snowplows” - K-1
Ss use the hockey stick (shovel) to push the snow into their snow pile 🥅.
#winterfun #physed #elempe #196pride #kindergarten
Ss use the hockey stick (shovel) to push the snow into their snow pile 🥅.
#winterfun #physed #elempe #196pride #kindergarten
December 18, 2024 at 12:18 AM
“Battle of the Snowplows” - K-1
Ss use the hockey stick (shovel) to push the snow into their snow pile 🥅.
#winterfun #physed #elempe #196pride #kindergarten
Ss use the hockey stick (shovel) to push the snow into their snow pile 🥅.
#winterfun #physed #elempe #196pride #kindergarten
We really have the best jobs.
Teaching Ss to LEARN to LOVE to MOVE for LIFE
#196pride #elempe #physed @eduskyteam.com
Teaching Ss to LEARN to LOVE to MOVE for LIFE
#196pride #elempe #physed @eduskyteam.com
December 3, 2024 at 10:49 PM
We really have the best jobs.
Teaching Ss to LEARN to LOVE to MOVE for LIFE
#196pride #elempe #physed @eduskyteam.com
Teaching Ss to LEARN to LOVE to MOVE for LIFE
#196pride #elempe #physed @eduskyteam.com
The feathers 🪶 are LOOSE!! Catching Turkey Feathers!!
K-2 Ss caught a feather and stacked a cup. Working as a team to see how many feathers we could catch.
#turkeyweek #thankfulweek #elempe #thanksgiving #physed #thanksgiving #196pride #fun #kindergarten
K-2 Ss caught a feather and stacked a cup. Working as a team to see how many feathers we could catch.
#turkeyweek #thankfulweek #elempe #thanksgiving #physed #thanksgiving #196pride #fun #kindergarten
November 25, 2024 at 11:49 PM
The feathers 🪶 are LOOSE!! Catching Turkey Feathers!!
K-2 Ss caught a feather and stacked a cup. Working as a team to see how many feathers we could catch.
#turkeyweek #thankfulweek #elempe #thanksgiving #physed #thanksgiving #196pride #fun #kindergarten
K-2 Ss caught a feather and stacked a cup. Working as a team to see how many feathers we could catch.
#turkeyweek #thankfulweek #elempe #thanksgiving #physed #thanksgiving #196pride #fun #kindergarten
Ss will head to the farm this week for “Raising Turkeys”
Balance, coordination, challenge, choice, fun
#instantactivities #turkeyweek #thanksgiving #elempe #physed #196pride
Balance, coordination, challenge, choice, fun
#instantactivities #turkeyweek #thanksgiving #elempe #physed #196pride
November 25, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Ss will head to the farm this week for “Raising Turkeys”
Balance, coordination, challenge, choice, fun
#instantactivities #turkeyweek #thanksgiving #elempe #physed #196pride
Balance, coordination, challenge, choice, fun
#instantactivities #turkeyweek #thanksgiving #elempe #physed #196pride