Build
Establish and develop something over a period of time
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 6-8
- Teacher Resources
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Move
Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Step your feet out into a wide second position (feet much wider than your hips)
3. Turn your feet out to a 45-degree angle
4. Bend your knees as you drop your hips down into a deep plié, aligning your knees with your ankles
5. Keep your chest lifted and your shoulders back and down, as if your back were against a wall
6. Bring your arms out to the sides, making a T-shape
7. Lower your hips down and up (keep your knees in line with your toes!)
Sequence
– 10 single count (legs only)
– 10 single count (arms only)
– 10 single count (arms and legs together)
– 10 second hold (heels up)
Modification
If you have knee discomfort or pain:
– Take a narrower stance and/or turn your feet in (less than a 45-degree angle)
– Decrease the bend in your knees and be sure to double check your form (knees in line with the toes)
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Build 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
Sometimes we make friends with people who we spend a lot of time with, but some friendships take more effort. Have you ever put in effort to build a friendship with someone? What did that effort look like?
Present
What structures and routines have you built that help you each day?
Future
What type of future do you hope to build for yourself? What is one tiny step you can take toward this goal today?
Real-World Connection
Family
What traditions has your family built throughout the years?
Learning Environment
How do our classroom rules help us build a safe and inclusive classroom community?
Community
Design a memorial that you would like to see built in your community someday.
Academic Connection
ELA
Build a paragraph using only positive statements about yourself.
Social Studies
How do politicians build support for specific causes they're interested in?
STEM
What types of jobs would require you to build math skills to succeed?
Fun Fact
About 12,000 nails are used to build the average size home.