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Success

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose

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

Move

  • Type:  Strength
  • Excercise:  Standing Calf Raises
  • Target:  Calves
  • Equipment:  None
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)

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 Success mean to you in this moment?

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Self-Connection

Past

When have you felt successful in your life?

Present

Describe a small success you had today.

Future

Success looks different to everyone. What does a successful future look like to you?

Real-World Connection

Family

Share one lesson you have learned about success from your family?

Learning Environment

Describe a time when you felt successful in school.

Community

What does success look like in your community?

Academic Connection

ELA

Write your personal definition for SUCCESS.

Social Studies

Does everyone in society have the same access to success? Why or why not?

STEM

Describe a recent success in science, and explain how it has impacted society.

Fun Fact

You can work hard and find success at any age! The youngest child prodigy is named Michael Kevin Kearney. He said his first words at four months, and has gone on to win over $1 million as a game show contestant.