Slim Goodbody® — Award-Winning School Assemblies. 50 Years of Health Education, helping children understand, respect and care for their wonderful bodies.
Bodyology: The Amazing Health and Body Show
A live 50-minute musical school assembly that teaches children how their bodies work — and how to care for them — through music, movement, humor, science, and audience participation.
Created by John Burstein, the original Slim Goodbody, and performed by trained Slim Goodbody presenters.
Students learn about:
Teachers Love Bodyology
Because it makes science memorable, keeps students actively involved, and supports elementary health education.
Science Made Memorable
Body systems come alive through music, humor, movement, and large-screen visuals.
Active Participation
Students sing, move, answer questions, laugh, and take part from start to finish.
Curriculum Connected
Supports elementary health and science learning with engaging, age-appropriate content.
The children loved the program. There was a perfect balance of information and interaction.
It was educational and very engaging to the students. One of the best assemblies we have had!
What a fabulous way to teach Health and Science. It completely met and exceeded our curriculum!
Students were mesmerized and actively involved for the whole hour.
The Press Speaks
San Francisco Chronicle
“You may not know this, but a Slim Goodbody phenomenon exists right under our very noses, affecting millions of kids…”
Chicago Tribune
“Health educators have raved about Burstein’s contribution.”
The Washington Post
“Slim Goodbody’s greatest power is that of persuasion.”
USA Today
“He’s kept a very consistent message on healthy living and lifestyle and providing a good role model as well. And he’s making it fun and I think that’s the important thing,” said Becky Smith, executive director of the American Association for Health Education in Reston, Va.”
Parents
“Slim Goodbody’s gift for communication and his love of children will send kids off on a natural high.”
People
“John Burstein (a.k.a. Slim Goodbody) really puts his heart – and his lungs, stomach and liver – into his work. In a body stocking painted with designs of his internal organs, [Burstein] has already invited millions of youngsters to ‘take a look inside and see… what goes on inside of me.’”
TV Guide
“As heroes go, Slim Goodbody is just about perfect.”
The Boston Globe
“Slim Goodbody has an obvious rapport with his audience, performing for millions of enthralled children each year.”
Family Magazine
“A pioneer in the field of health and body education, Slim Goodbody has been teaching kids about everything from their vertebrae to their ventricles.”