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Angry

Having a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

  • This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
  • This workout is for students in Grades 4-5
  • Teacher Resources

Move

  • Type:  Strength
  • Excercise:  Chair Pose Series
  • Target:  Thighs + Shoulders
  • Equipment:  None
Workout guide
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Steps

1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Keep your feet, knees, and hips together
3. Bend your knees and sink your hips down, like you’re sitting into a chair
4. Cross your arms over your chest, keeping your chest up and pulling your elbows toward your ribs
5. Keep your shoulders back and down; head is in line with the spine
6. Drop your hips a bit lower as you press more weight into the back of your heels
7. Lower your hips down and up

Sequence

– 10 single count (arms crossed)
– 10 pulses (arms extend to ceiling)
– 10 second hold (arms stay up)
– Rest
– 10 single count (arms crossed)
– 10 pulses (arms extend to ceiling)
– 10 second hold (arms stay up)

Modification

If you have knee discomfort or pain:
– Separate your feet hips width apart
– Reduce the bend in your knees and make sure your weight is in your heels

 

Reflect

Reflection Prompts in Spanish
Icon of a body with vibration lines on the sides of it.

How does your body feel after completing the workout?

Icon of a profile view of a person’s head with a speech bubble where the brain would be.

How does your mind feel after completing the workout?

Icon of a question mark.

What does Angry mean to you in this moment?

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Self-Connection

Past

When was the last time you felt angry? Describe that situation.

Present

How do you usually express your anger?

Future

How can you help yourself feel better when you are feeling angry?

Real-World Connection

Family

Do all of your family members express anger the same way? Describe the similarities and differences.

Learning Environment

Whom can you talk to in your school if you are feeling angry? How might this person help?

Community

Describe a time when you have seen an entire community express anger about an issue.

Academic Connection

ELA

Write a list of all the words that you associate with the word ANGRY. Which words show up in your life more than others?

Social Studies

Describe a historical event that made people feel angry.

STEM

What physical changes happen in a person’s body when they are experiencing anger?

Fun Fact

Anger activates your nervous system and increases your heart rate. Your body produces enough heat in only 30 minutes to boil a half gallon of water!