Mind Yeti: The Tree in the City
From Mind Yeti · 2020
5 minK1st2nd3rd4th5th6thSocial-Emotional LearningBrain Breaks
Summary
A guided movement-and-focus session that has kids calm their bodies and steady their attention, like a tree staying rooted and still even in a busy city. Gentle movement plus a calming image make this a good reset that gets the wiggles out and brings focus back at the same time.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Rooted like a tree
- A city is busy and noisy, but the tree stays calm and rooted. How can you stay calm even when things around you are busy?
- How did the gentle movement change how your body felt?
- What helps you feel "rooted" and steady?
Quick work-a-long
Stand like a tree: Words to know -- *rooted, steady, calm.* Stand tall with feet planted and arms like branches. Sway gently, but keep your feet rooted. Take three slow breaths and feel how steady you can be even while you move.