Lesson Plan:
The Mind-Body Connection K-3
Lesson Outline
When Sheila’s stress and anxiety about attending a new school starts giving her headaches and stomach aches, Sami explains how movement can help release built-up emotion.
Duration: 21 minutes
Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.
Learning Objectives:
– Students will understand the mind-body connection and how emotions can influence physical sensations.
– Students will learn how unaddressed emotions can build up and feel like a “backpack” of stress.
– Students will explore ways movement can help release built-up emotions and improve well-being.
– Students will practice identifying different movement activities, such as walking, dancing, and exercising, to help manage and reduce stress.
SEL Standards
- Understanding one’s own emotions
- Linking feelings and thoughts
- Modeling healthy behaviors
Lesson Plan:
The Mind-Body Connection 4-6
Lesson Outline
Sami explains what the mind-body connection is, and describes how overwhelming emotions can feel like carrying a heavy backpack. He describes how you can use your favorite forms of movement to help manage stress and feel better.
Duration: 21 minutes
Includes 10 mins. exercise + 2 minute cooldown.
Learning Objectives:
– Students will understand the mind-body connection and how emotions can influence physical sensations.
– Students will learn how unaddressed emotions can build up and feel like a “backpack” of stress.
– Students will explore ways movement can help release built-up emotions and improve well-being.
– Students will practice identifying different movement activities, such as walking, dancing, and exercising, to help manage and reduce stress.
SEL Standards
- Understanding one’s own emotions
- Linking feelings and thoughts
- Modeling healthy behaviors