Lesson
Help kids to think about their moods and how they have the power to motivate them.
This unit helps kids understand that feelings and emotions put them in a mood, and their mood influences their choices. The lessons in this unit will build awareness of what it means to “motivate your mood.” Download the Positivity Posters and Positive Self-Talk Coloring Pages to help your students understand the power of positive self-talk and choices they can make to motivate their mood, such as recharging their energy, getting active, doing a fun activity, or doing something with a friend.
Ask kids to brainstorm their favorite things to do on a rainy day (or snow day). Have students talk to a partner about which activities listed are healthy choices.
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Empower Kids to Motivate Their Mood
Read aloud from the slides that tell about how Finn and Rosa deal with a rainy day. Which child notices their mood, then chooses to motivate that mood?
Have Kids Think About Their Mood
Key Points:
Help Kids Motivate Their Mood
Ask for examples of choices students can make when they decide to motivate their mood.
Guide responses by asking about move and recharge choices that are fun to do alone or with a friend.
Create a fit tip! Students use the fit Tip printable to show when to take charge of their mood and make a fit choice.
Today we learned about how to motivate a mood and make fit choices. Next, we will learn about how recharge and mood are connected.
Grade: 3-5
Time: 20 Minutes
Help kids to think about their moods and how they have the power to motivate them.
Start LessonEncourage kids to stop and think about their moods and energy levels. This leads to healthier decision-making.
Start LessonEmpower kids to identify ways they can motivate their mood.
Start LessonWe make choices all day long. Let’s help kids identify times during the day when they make choices and practice giving reasons why they made certain choices.
Start LessonTeach kids that resting, having a positive mindset, eating healthy foods, and engaging in physical activity will help them make better choices.
Start LessonTeach kids to restore their energy levels by learning the connection between energy and mood.
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