Counting Down to Restore Calm in the Classroom

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Edutopia

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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