Safe
Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk
- 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. Bring your feet and thighs together
3. Raise your arms straight out to the sides, forming a T-shape with your body
4. Turn your palms to face forward
5. Using your obliques, tilt your upper body to the right and then return back to center
6. Using your obliques, tilt your upper body to the left and then return back to center
7. Keep your back flat and straight as you tilt side to side (like you’re tracing something against a wall), opening the chest
Sequence
– 10 reps
– 5 second hold in the center
NOTE: Right/left = one rep
Modification
If you have back fatigue or improper posture:
– Tuck your tailbone down slightly to better engage your core
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Safe 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
Who or what has made you feel safe during past times of disruption and uncertainty?
Present
Think critically about the word SAFE. What are some different ways that others might interpret this word?
Future
What can you do to ensure that others feel safe when they are around you?
Real-World Connection
Family
What is one rule in your family that is meant to keep you safe?
Learning Environment
What is one rule you would like your class to follow to ensure that your classroom is a safe (either physically or emotionally) space?
Community
Research “safe havens” in your community where people can turn if they are in trouble.
Academic Connection
ELA
Write a short story describing a place (either real or imaginary) where you feel safe.
Social Studies
Think of a historical figure who helped keep others safe during a time of turmoil. Create a presentation highlighting this person’s unique characteristics and what they did to keep others safe.
STEM
What are some safety precautions that are taken in science, and why are these important? Create a poster that describes a safety procedure in science.
Fun Fact
The average person spends two weeks of their life safely waiting at traffic lights.