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Luna Does Tai Chi

From Let's Go Luna! · 2018

Luna Does Tai Chi
2 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial Studies
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Summary

A short clip from Let's Go Luna! Luna and the kids try tai chi, the slow, calm movement practice from China. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

In this Let's Go Luna! segment, the kids explore the people, places and traditions of the world. Use these questions to talk about “Luna Does Tai Chi.”

  1. What is tai chi like -- fast or slow?
  2. Which country is tai chi from?
  3. How do you feel after moving slowly and calmly?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: tai chi, China, movement, calm, tradition.

Try it: Try three slow, calm movements like tai chi. Notice how your body feels.