Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Counting Down to Restore Calm in the Classroom

Subject Area

Physical Education
Health Education

Grade(s)

3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This simple mindfulness activity can help reset students’ brains (and yours!) when things get chaotic during the school day. Shifting your focus away from anxious thoughts to non-threatening things in your immediate surroundings can help your body stop producing stress hormones. This exercise was inspired by the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, developed by a therapist and former pilot to help people conquer a fear of flying.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

    HE19.3.7.1

    Develop a plan for responsible personal health behavior.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    HE19.7.4.1

    Discuss effective conflict management or resolution strategies.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

    HE19.HE.1.2

    Describe the interrelationships of emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, and environmental health.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

    PE19.5.4.4

    Apply techniques for managing stress and conflict.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 1

    PE19.BK1.3.12

    Identify healthy stress-management strategies.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 2

    PE19.BK2.3.12

    Apply healthy stress-management techniques.

    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    Edutopia
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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