The Musical Health Show!

Assembly Overview

Fifty minutes of song, dance, movement and lots of audience participation. It teaches the fundamentals of anatomy, nutrition, fitness and personal hygiene. It is designed to promote self-respect and motivate children to be the best they can be. (Grades K-5)

Program Objectives

The Musical Health Show helps students:

  • Realize the need for practicing healthy habits
  • Take responsibility for making wise health choices
  • Appreciate the importance of good nutrition and exercise
  • Understand the connection between hygiene and disease prevention
  • Become smarter consumers
  • Develop a more positive self-image
  • Attain competencies related to national education standards

Students Learn About…

  • Brain: the body’s brilliant leader
  • Heart: the world’s greatest pump
  • Lungs: the breath of life
  • Cells: the builders of the body
  • Skeleton: the body’s framework
  • Muscles: the team that hustles
  • Skin: the body’s wrapper
  • Senses: the body’s reporters
  • Digestive System: the energy factory

Presentation of Information

The Musical Health Show engages student’s attention through the use of:

  • Original Music
  • Audience Involvement
  • Large Screen projections of astounding and diverse visuals
  • Slim’s incredible rapport with student audiences
  • Relevant, exciting content

Audience Quotes

– Mrs. Grave, St. Philip the Apostle School, Brigantine, NJ

The show was excellent. It surpassed anything we expected. He had the kids going and the principal at the same time!!


- Mrs. Grave, St. Philip the Apostle School, Brigantine, NJ

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2019-06-28T05:38:44-04:00

- Mrs. Grave, St. Philip the Apostle School, Brigantine, NJ

The show was excellent. It surpassed anything we expected. He had the kids going and the principal at the same time!!

– 5 would stay engaged throughout. Well done!

Teachers and students enjoyed show, performer was courteous, enthusiastic and eager to tailor show so that grade K


- 5 would stay engaged throughout. Well done!

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2019-06-28T05:39:47-04:00

- 5 would stay engaged throughout. Well done!

Teachers and students enjoyed show, performer was courteous, enthusiastic and eager to tailor show so that grade K

– Lisa Pitingolo, Oradell Public School, Oradell, NJ

It was fantastic!! The kids loved it!


- Lisa Pitingolo, Oradell Public School, Oradell, NJ

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2019-06-28T05:40:51-04:00

- Lisa Pitingolo, Oradell Public School, Oradell, NJ

It was fantastic!! The kids loved it!

– Jean Cramer, Meadowlawn Elementary, Sandusky, OH

Great program for our curriculum, everything we study in our Body Unit. Great program!

- Jean Cramer, Meadowlawn Elementary, Sandusky, OH

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2019-06-28T05:57:59-04:00

- Jean Cramer, Meadowlawn Elementary, Sandusky, OH

Great program for our curriculum, everything we study in our Body Unit. Great program!

– appropriate show for the primary level. The program lends itself to audience participation and promotes the idea of wellness and a healthy lifestyle.

The Musical Health Show is an entertaining and age


- appropriate show for the primary level. The program lends itself to audience participation and promotes the idea of wellness and a healthy lifestyle.

Slim Goodbody
2019-06-28T06:01:54-04:00

- appropriate show for the primary level. The program lends itself to audience participation and promotes the idea of wellness and a healthy lifestyle.

The Musical Health Show is an entertaining and age

– Kay Gagne, Ford River School, Bark River, MI

Great, lively, exciting, attention getting, informative! Enjoyed the audience participation.


- Kay Gagne, Ford River School, Bark River, MI

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2019-06-28T06:04:37-04:00

- Kay Gagne, Ford River School, Bark River, MI

Great, lively, exciting, attention getting, informative! Enjoyed the audience participation.

– Kenneth A. Schmidt, Cornwall

The entire program was extremely educational while being entertaining. The performer was truly a gifted artist.

- Kenneth A. Schmidt, Cornwall

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2019-06-28T06:05:36-04:00

- Kenneth A. Schmidt, Cornwall

The entire program was extremely educational while being entertaining. The performer was truly a gifted artist.

– perfect! We received feedback right away from kids, teachers, parents

This show was fabulous


- perfect! We received feedback right away from kids, teachers, parents

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2019-06-28T06:07:01-04:00

- perfect! We received feedback right away from kids, teachers, parents

This show was fabulous

– John January, Assistant Principal, Beach Park Consolidated Schools, Beach Park, IL

This assembly was outstanding and was very entertaining and a wonderful learning experience for, students and faculty alike.

- John January, Assistant Principal, Beach Park Consolidated Schools, Beach Park, IL

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2019-06-28T06:09:10-04:00

- John January, Assistant Principal, Beach Park Consolidated Schools, Beach Park, IL

This assembly was outstanding and was very entertaining and a wonderful learning experience for, students and faculty alike.

– Linda Greco, Ridge St. School, Rye Brook, NY

This assembly was by far one of the best ones yet. It was educational and interactive. Information the children will certainly remember.

- Linda Greco, Ridge St. School, Rye Brook, NY

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2019-06-28T06:10:18-04:00

- Linda Greco, Ridge St. School, Rye Brook, NY

This assembly was by far one of the best ones yet. It was educational and interactive. Information the children will certainly remember.

– BOCES, Arts in Education, NY State

Student response, technical quality, educational quality and Performance quality EXCELLENT!

– BOCES, Arts in Education, NY State

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2019-06-28T06:11:21-04:00

– BOCES, Arts in Education, NY State

Student response, technical quality, educational quality and Performance quality EXCELLENT!

– Deb Batterton, Emden Grade School, Emden, IL

Super show! Our children really enjoyed it.

- Deb Batterton, Emden Grade School, Emden, IL

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2019-06-28T06:12:16-04:00

- Deb Batterton, Emden Grade School, Emden, IL

Super show! Our children really enjoyed it.

– Science/Biology. The exposure to awareness of self and of self in relation to others helps with developing good self

Students will remember the program when they study Health

- Science/Biology. The exposure to awareness of self and of self in relation to others helps with developing good self

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2019-06-28T06:03:04-04:00

- Science/Biology. The exposure to awareness of self and of self in relation to others helps with developing good self

Students will remember the program when they study Health
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Teacher’s Guide

Download the Musical Health Show! Teacher’s Guide.

Lighten-Up!

Assembly Overview

Today there are over 9 million children in America that are overweight. This is a number that has tripled in the last twenty years.

Lighten Up! addresses the problem of childhood obesity. It is a highly interactive, 50-minute musical show designed to help children, in grades K-6, learn the value of exercise and good nutrition. The show deals with the serious problems of excess weight and obesity in an entertaining and totally non-threatening way. Children are encouraged to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors needed to make health-enhancing choices. In every musical number, the kids participate, by answering questions, volunteering, and moving along with Slim.

Program Objectives

Lighten Up! is designed to help students:

  • Understand the benefits of good nutrition
  • How to make better food choices
  • Understand the body’s need for physical activity
  • Become smarter consumers
  • Attain competencies related to national education standards

Students Learn About…

  • The USDA’s food guide, ChooseMyPlate
  • Nutrition and how different kinds of foods affect the body
  • Junk food and why too much sugar and fat is harmful to health
  • How advertisers influence our food choices
  • The proper balance of calories in to calories out
  • Portion size and how it affects issues of obesity
  • Decision making and goal setting

Presentation of Information

Lighten Up! engages students’ attention through the use of:

  • Original Music
  • Loads of audience participation
  • 3D movie projections
  • Astounding and diverse visuals

Audience Quotes

– Jessica Light, R.K. Mellon Elementary School, PA

Lighten Up spoke to kids on a level they could relate to. They sang and danced and had a good time. The performer did an excellent job, was well prepared and was amazingly good at including the kids.

- Jessica Light, R.K. Mellon Elementary School, PA

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2019-06-28T07:27:25-04:00

- Jessica Light, R.K. Mellon Elementary School, PA

Lighten Up spoke to kids on a level they could relate to. They sang and danced and had a good time. The performer did an excellent job, was well prepared and was amazingly good at including the kids.

– Student

The show helped me to better understand the importance of healthy eating. I don't want to be overweight or unhealthy. After the show I tried to eat the right food and exercise daily.

- Student

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2019-06-28T07:29:06-04:00

- Student

The show helped me to better understand the importance of healthy eating. I don't want to be overweight or unhealthy. After the show I tried to eat the right food and exercise daily.

– healthy snacks after watching the actor demonstrate the effects of food on our body.

This show had important information to share with us. I think that many children will cut down on non


- healthy snacks after watching the actor demonstrate the effects of food on our body.

Slim Goodbody
2019-06-28T07:31:17-04:00

- healthy snacks after watching the actor demonstrate the effects of food on our body.

This show had important information to share with us. I think that many children will cut down on non

– Student

I liked the show because it made me want to sing along. I also liked it because I learned a lot of new things in a cool way and made me want to listen.

- Student

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2019-06-28T07:33:04-04:00

- Student

I liked the show because it made me want to sing along. I also liked it because I learned a lot of new things in a cool way and made me want to listen.

– Student

The show taught me that in addition to eating healthy food exercise is also an important part of my daily diet.

- Student

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2019-06-28T07:34:29-04:00

- Student

The show taught me that in addition to eating healthy food exercise is also an important part of my daily diet.

– Student

The show taught me about what can happen to my body if I don't have good nutrition. I want to be healthy. I want to have a good life. I don't want my life to be wasted.

- Student

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2019-06-28T07:35:43-04:00

- Student

The show taught me about what can happen to my body if I don't have good nutrition. I want to be healthy. I want to have a good life. I don't want my life to be wasted.

– Student

The show taught me that in addition to eating healthy food exercise is also an important part of my daily diet.

- Student

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2019-06-28T07:36:28-04:00

- Student

The show taught me that in addition to eating healthy food exercise is also an important part of my daily diet.

– Terry Lewis, Gotham Ave. Elementary, NY

The program was exceptionally informative.

- Terry Lewis, Gotham Ave. Elementary, NY

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2019-06-28T07:37:11-04:00

- Terry Lewis, Gotham Ave. Elementary, NY

The program was exceptionally informative.

– Student

Your show was great! The show not only explained the importance of eating healthy but also encouraged the audience.


- Student

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2019-06-28T07:38:09-04:00

- Student

Your show was great! The show not only explained the importance of eating healthy but also encouraged the audience.
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Teacher’s Guide

Download the Lighten Up! Teacher’s Guide.

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Slim Goodbody

john@slimgoodbody.com

Telephone

1-207-831-2607

Address

Slim Goodbody Productions
PO Box 242
Lincolnville Center, ME 04850

"Amazing !"

Bodylogy teaches children how the body works using songs, skits, 3-D visuals, and lots of audience participation.

Learning Objectives

By the end of our program, students will learn:
  • how the brain and nervous system work
  • how the heart and circulatory system function
  • how the digestive system processes food
  • how bones and muscles function as a team
  • why hygiene is important in disease prevention
  • why smoking is so harmful to health
  • how the MyPlate program helps guide food choices
  • why exercise is essential for a healthy life
  • how to avoid risky behavior

Knowing and Doing

Knowledge is important. However, when it comes to health education, knowledge without action is almost useless. There is a gap between knowing and doing. Our program is designed to bridge this gap.

Learn to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Learning Objectives

  • how different kinds of foods affect the body
  • why too much sugar and fat in a diet is harmful to health
  • what it really means when people say “Eat a well-balanced diet”
  • how television advertising and packaging influence food choices
  • how to become a smarter consumer
  • why balancing calories in (eating) and calories out (exercise) is the key to a healthy weight
  • how to make better choices, even at fast-food restaurants
  • why portion size is so important
  • how to increase physical activity