Calm
Pleasantly free; peaceful and not disturbed
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 2-3
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Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Keep your arms by your sides and flip your palms up
3. Inhale and make a big circle with your arms, as you connect your palms above your head
4. Exhale as you turn your palms out and press your arms down, returning them by your sides
5. Pull your shoulders back and keep your head up, eyes focused forward
6. If you want, close your eyes as you continue the sequence, and remember to keep breathing!
Sequence
– 5 reps (focus on breath)
NOTE: Arms up/down = one rep
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Calm mean to you in this moment?
Choose from the additional reflection prompts below to customize this lesson and meet the needs of your students and your time constraints. Create a unique workout experience every time you return to this lesson!
Self-Connection
Past
Describe a time when you felt very calm.
Present
What sounds make you feel calm? Colors? Places?
Future
How can you calm yourself down when you feel upset?
Real-World Connection
Family
In your family, who makes you feel calm, and why?
Learning Environment
Describe a calm place in your learning environment.
Community
Describe an activity that you can do in your community to feel calm.
Academic Connection
ELA
Draw a picture using only colors that make you feel calm.
Social Studies
Name a calming place you have traveled or would like to travel.
STEM
How might a person’s heart rate change when they calm down?
Fun Fact
Blue is the most calming color, and some even think that blue light can help people manage stress.