Objectives
- Describe how to use positive self-talk to motivate mood (e.g, choose to recharge energy, get active, do something fun, and/or do something with a friend).
Info to Know
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.
Set The Stage
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.
To use this with your students click here.
Captivate
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?
Educate
Have Kids Think About Their Mood
Key Points:
- Everyone experiences different feelings and emotions that put them in a mood.
- Take charge of your mood:
- Know your mood. Recognize that feelings and emotions put you in a mood.
- Before you choose, think about all of your options.
- Use positive self-talk for motivation.
- Make a healthy (fit) choice!
Activate
Help Kids Motivate Their Mood
Remind students that everyone experiences big feelings that can affect their mood, this is normal! Then, ask students for examples of choices they can make or activities they can do when they decide to motivate their mood.
Guide responses by asking about various choices that are fun to do with a friend, family member, or alone.
Students use the Mood Motivator Basket printable to create their own basket filled with activities they can practice when in need!
Close the Lesson
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
What You'll Need
Resources
- I Spy: Mood Motivators - Printable
- Have Some Fun! - Slideshow
- Positivity Posters - Printable
- Positive Self-Talk Coloring Pages - Printable
- Positive Self-Talk Coloring Pages (Español) - Printable
Materials
- Slideshow
- Poster Board or White Board
- Markers
Health Education Standards
- Standard 1: Core Concepts–Use self-control and impulse-control strategies to promote health.
- Standard 2: Analyze Influences
- Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication
- Standard 5: Decision-Making
Social and Emotional Learning Competencies
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Management
- Responsible Decision-Making
Extend the Lesson
- Play the fitGame, Motivation Stations.
- Read Breathing Techniques to Inspire Mindfulness in Kids to learn how you can help your students relax and become more mindful of their feeling and emotions.