Alive
Alert and active; animated
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 4-5
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Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Keep your feet hips width apart and parallel, hands on your hips
3. Bring your right knee up toward your chest
4. Lower it to the floor
5. Bring your left knee up toward your chest
6. Lower it to the floor
7. Repeat, increasing your speed and raising your knees up higher each time
Sequence
– 10 reps (arms at sides)
– 10 reps (arms wide/T-shape)
– 10 reps (arms extend to ceiling)
NOTE: Right/left = one rep
Modification
If you’re not comfortable with high impact:
– March in place, swinging your arms
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Alive 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
How are you different today than when you were a baby?
Present
What is your favorite thing to do in your life, and why?
Future
Describe one way you can keep your body healthy for the future.
Real-World Connection
Family
Have you ever had a pet at home that you had to take care of? What might a pet need to stay alive?
Learning Environment
What actions can you take in your classroom to keep yourself and your classmates healthy and safe?
Community
In your community, where can someone go to improve their health?
Academic Connection
ELA
What does ALIVE look like to you? Draw a picture that represents this word.
Social Studies
If you could be alive at any point in history, which period of time would you choose, and why?
STEM
What does a human body need to stay healthy?
Fun Fact
The largest living organism in the world is a fungus. It is located in Oregon, covering 2,200 acres and is still alive and growing.