Success
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 9-12
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Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Keep your feet hips width apart and parallel
3. Raise your arms out across from your shoulders in a T-shape, palms down
4. Raise your heels up and balance on the balls of your feet
5. Drop your heels back down to the floor
6. Continue to raise your heels up and down, standing tall
Sequence
– 20 single count (feet parallel)
– 20 single count (feet turned out/v-position)
– 20 single count (feet turned in/pigeon-toed)
Modification
If you have back discomfort or pain:
– Do not raise your arms (keep them at your sides)
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Success 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 success you had this past week, this past month, and this past year.
Present
Think critically about the word SUCCESS. What are some different ways that others might interpret this word?
Future
Success looks different to everyone. What does a successful future look like to you?
Real-World Connection
Family
How does your family measure success? Does this influence how you think about success?
Learning Environment
What is one thing you would change in your learning environment to help you feel more successful?
Community
How has COVID-19 impacted your community’s access to resources and success?
Academic Connection
ELA
Write a short story describing how your personal definition of SUCCESS has evolved and will continue to evolve throughout your life, from infancy to adulthood.
Social Studies
Which groups do you think have traditionally had less access to success in our society, and why?
STEM
Draw a measurement device (a ruler, tape measurer, measuring cup, etc.). Choose one goal that you are currently working toward, and use your measurement device to create a visual representation of your progress toward this goal so far.
Fun Fact
A hugely successful artist in many ways, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” set the Guinness World Record for the most-streamed track on Spotify in 24 hours.