Frustrated
Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 4-5
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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
When have you felt frustrated, and how did you show it?
Present
How does your face look when you are frustrated? How does your body feel when you are frustrated?
Future
What advice would you give to someone who is feeling frustrated?
Real-World Connection
Family
How do you express frustration in your family?
Learning Environment
Have you ever felt frustrated while completing a school assignment? How did you handle your frustration?
Community
Describe an area of frustration for members of your community. What does your community do about it?
Academic Connection
ELA
Write a letter to a leader in your school expressing your frustration about something specific. If you aren't feeling frustrated, make something up (i.e. you wish recess were longer, you don't enjoy the lunch on Tuesdays, etc.).
Social Studies
Have you ever felt frustrated about a historical event? What made you feel frustrated when you learned about this event?
STEM
Why might someone feel frustrated when working on a multi-step project?
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. Try saying this tongue twister: “Chester Cheetah chews a chunk of cheap cheddar cheese.”