Have you ever wondered how you’re meant to fit meaningful movement into an already packed school day?In this energising conversation, we sit down with Kelly Bell to unpack PDHPE and how it looks on a daily basis at school.

Kelly helps us rethink what quality physical education actually looks like, and why it matters so much for every child, not just the “sporty ones”.

We also explore how classroom teachers can confidently integrate movement through simple brain breaks and intentional activity, even without specialist training.

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• Why sport and physical education are often confused
• What high-quality PE actually aims to develop
• The mindset shift classroom teachers need around movement
• How brain breaks can transform focus, regulation and learning
• Simple ways to integrate movement into your classroom without adding to your workload
• Why sport or PE isn’t a reward

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not sporty enough to teach this well,” this episode will shift your perspective in the best way.

Rainbows ahead,

Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources Mentioned in this episode:

You can ask Kelly any questions at: support@thelearnnet.com

Find Kelly’s membership for Primary Teachers here

Connect with Kelly on Instagram

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About Today’s Guest

Kelly Bell understands the challenges of teaching PDHPE and CAFS because she has lived them. With over two decades in education, Kelly transformed from classroom teacher to becoming NSW's trusted voice in PDHPE, Community & Family Studies and Health and Movement Science.

Since 2007, Kelly has empowered over 4,000 Primary, PDHPE and CAFS teachers and supported more than 8,000 students across NSW. Today,

The Learning Network stands as NSW's premier resource hub for K-6 Primary PDHPE, 7-10 PDHPE, Health & Movement Science, Community & Family Studies and Dance education.

The Learning Network is dedicated to helping NSW teachers reclaim their work-life balance while maintaining teaching excellence. Our comprehensive suite of resources, memberships and professional learning workshops are designed to reclaim your afternoons, holidays and weekends.

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In this episode, we’re sharing simple ways to make your math lessons more engaging and enjoyable, for both you and your students.

If math sometimes feels like a subject that’s hard to bring to life, you’re not alone. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming to create lessons your students genuinely love.

We’re talking about practical strategies that help build engagement, encourage mathematical thinking, and make learning feel more interactive in your classroom. From games and hands-on learning to student voice and rich tasks, these ideas are designed to help you work smarter, not harder.

And the best part? Many of these strategies require very little prep and can easily fit into your existing maths block.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why making math lessons fun benefits both students and teachers
• How to easily incorporate simple math games into your lessons
• The power of hands-on materials for building understanding
• How math groups can support differentiation in your classroom
• Using rich tasks to promote deeper thinking and discussion
• Ways to include student voice and encourage mathematical risk-taking
• How Uno cards can become an instant engagement tool in your maths lessons

If you’ve been looking for ways to bring more energy, curiosity, and confidence into your math lessons, this episode is full of practical ideas you can start using straight away.

Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Freebie: 6 Ways to Create Maths Lessons Your Students Love

Free Uno Maths Game: Place Value and Volume Conversions

Free Multiplication Flip it games

Free Friends to 10 spinner game

Free Friends to 20 spinner game

Math Chatterboxes for Grade 1-2 and Grades 3-4

UNO Math games for all ages (K-6)

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In this episode, Alisha sits down with Robby Cobbs, an international educator and the founder of Tech My School, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting underfunded schools in Puerto Rico through thoughtful technology integration and teacher training.

Robby shares his personal journey from growing up with limited resources, to teaching around the world, and eventually settling in Puerto Rico, where he witnessed firsthand the deep educational inequities facing local schools. What began as donating computers to a single school grew into a scalable nonprofit model supporting educators, students, and school leaders.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Robby’s path from international teaching to founding Tech My School
• Why access to technology alone isn’t enough
• The difference between EdTech (technology supporting instruction) and TechEd (student skill-building)
• How AI can support teachers without replacing human connection
• The importance of balancing digital tools with hands-on learning
• Building trust with educators, parents, and school communities

Key Takeaways

• Technology works best when paired with strong relationships and clear educational goals
• Teachers need ongoing support and training - not just new devices
• AI can be a powerful planning and reflection tool when used responsibly
• Student learning improves when technology is intentional, balanced, and culturally responsive

Change with technology doesn’t have to be scary and overwhelming. This conversation explores how technology can meaningfully enhance learning when it’s implemented with intention, balance, and trust.

Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources Mentioned in this episode:

Tech My School – A nonprofit providing technology, training, and strategic planning to schools

TechPlan Genie – An AI-powered tool that helps schools create, track, and refine strategic technology plans

Connect with Robby on Instagram

Check out Robby’s book, Tech Centered, Learning Driven.

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About Today’s Guest

Robby is a life-long international educator who started Tech My School, an educational non-profit dedicated to serving underprivileged schools that has grown from a single school in 2021 to serving over 50 schools by the end of 2025. In 2024, he authored his first book, "Tech Centered, Learning Driven" and in 2025 he developed his first piece of commercially available software called "Tech Plan Genie".

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