Q1 - PEH - Lesson 3
Q1 - PEH - Lesson 3
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Grade 5• Unit 1
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Central Question
How can understanding stress and
practicing coping strategies contribute to
our overall well-being?
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Lesson 3
Stress-Reduction Activities
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Learning Targets
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Instructions
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Instructions
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Activity Processing
1. What was your favorite
dance move that you
performed as the leader?
Why did you enjoy it?
2. How did you feel while
following along with the
leader's dance moves? Did
you find it challenging or
enjoyable?
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Activity Processing
3. Why is engaging in
activities that activate our
bodies and minds
important, such as “Follow
the Leader” dance moves?
4. What did you notice about
the connection between
physical activity and your
mood or energy levels?
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Understanding Stress
Reduction through
Physical Activity
Imagine feeling overwhelmed
with schoolwork or personal
problems. Physical activities
like playing your favorite sport,
dancing, or walking can help
you feel better and more
relaxed and healthier.
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● Structured exercises
● Sports
● Recreational activities
● Simple play
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Indoor Activities
Even when you are indoors,
there are plenty of ways to
stay active. Yoga, home
workouts, and interactive
video games are great
options. Yoga helps stretch
and relax your body, home
workouts keep you moving
without much space, and
interactive video games
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Outdoor Activities
Spending time outdoors can
be very refreshing and is a
great way to stay active.
Playing sports, taking nature
walks, playing at the
playground, biking, and
enjoying water activities are
excellent ways to get fresh
air and reduce stress.
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Impact on Mental and Emotional Health
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Impact on School Performance and Relationships
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Integrating Physical
Activities into Daily Life
● Create a routine
● Listen to your body
● Set goals
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Importance of Physical Activities in Reducing Stress
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Instructions
Instructions
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Station 1: Stretch and Relax
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mountain pose
● Stand tall with feet hip-width
apart, arms relaxed by your
sides.
● Press feet into the ground,
lengthen your spine, and reach
the crown of your head toward
the ceiling.
● Keep shoulders relaxed and gaze
forward. Take deep breaths in
and out.
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tree pose
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chair pose
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warriors pose
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hero pose
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Safety Tips
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Enlighten
Activity Processing
1. How did you feel after
practicing the yoga poses and
stretching exercises at Station
1?
2. What differences did you
notice in your mind and body
after completing the
mindfulness breathing
exercise at Station 2?
3. How did participating in the
physical activities at Station 3
affect your energy levels and
mood?
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● Wellness Wheel
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Instructions
1. Each of you will get a wellness wheel template.
2. The wellness wheel is divided into sections representing
different stress-reducing activities, such as exercise, hobbies,
and relaxation techniques.
3. Think about the activities we discussed in today’s lesson.
Reflect on which ones you enjoyed the most and found helpful
for reducing stress.
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Instructions
4. Write down your favorite activities in each section of the wheel.
Be honest and choose activities that you genuinely enjoy and
that help you feel less stressed.
5. After you finish your wellness wheel, share your choices with a
partner or in small groups.
6. We will then have a class discussion about the importance of
including these stress-reducing activities in our daily lives.
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Instructions
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Activity Processing
1. Which activities did you choose
for the exercise section of your
wellness wheel, and why?
2. What hobbies did you include,
and how do they help you
reduce stress?
3. What strategies do you find
most effective in the relaxation
techniques section for calming
your mind and body?
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References
American Psychological Association. "Exercise Fuels the Brain's Stress Buffers." Accessed May 22, 2024.
https://www.apa.org/topics/exercise-stress
American Psychological Association. "Stress Management: Understanding Stress." Accessed May 22, 2024.
https://www.apa.org/topics/stress
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Physical Activity Basics." Accessed May 22, 2024.
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/index.htm
Mayo Clinic Staff. "Exercise and Stress: Get Moving to Manage Stress." Mayo Clinic. Accessed May 22, 2024.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469.
National Institute of Mental Health. "5 Things You Should Know About Stress." Accessed May 22, 2024.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress
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