Frustrated
Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 9-12
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Move
Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Separate your feet wider than your hips
3. Bend your knees and drop your hips down into a low squat
4. Bend your elbows; bring your arms in front of your torso and make fists with your hands (boxing stance)
5. Alternating sides, upper cut right and left, coming back to center each time
6. Stay in a low squat as you continue moving just the upper body, keeping your abs in
Sequence
– 10 reps (heels down)
– 10 reps (heels up)
– 5 second hold (heels up)
NOTE: Right + left = one rep
Modification
If you have knee or ankle discomfort or pain:
– Keep your heels down for all
reps and decrease the bend in your knees
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Frustrated 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
Reflect on a task that has made you feel frustrated. What lesson can you take away from this frustration?
Present
Think critically about the word FRUSTRATED. What are some different ways that others might interpret this word?
Future
What advice would you give to someone about how to cope with frustration?
Real-World Connection
Family
What habits have you learned from your family in regards to expressing your frustration? Do you think they are healthy habits or unhealthy habits?
Learning Environment
What do you think is the best way to communicate frustration in your learning environment, and why?
Community
What different methods can communities use to express their frustration about a community-wide issue? (For example: protesting, phone calls, legal processes, etc.) Which method do you think is most effective? Least effective?
Academic Connection
ELA
Write a letter to a leader in your community expressing your frustration toward an issue, and propose a solution for the future.
Social Studies
Have you ever felt frustrated about a historical or current event? How can you constructively express your frustration?
STEM
Create a YouTube “How To” video that teaches others how to solve a frustrating problem.
Fun Fact
Frustrating or a fun challenge? The “sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick” is believed to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.