Objectives
- Describe the connection between energy (recharge) and mood.
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 talk about what it feels like when they don’t get a good night of sleep. Record the list of adjectives that students use to describe this feeling.
To use this with your students click here.
Captivate
Show Kids How Energy Can Impact Mood
Watch the video Recharge Your Energy and Motivate Your Mood.
Pay close attention to the mime’s mood. She begins in a positive mood, but then her low energy drags her down until she decides to motivate her mood and make a fit choice!
Educate
Teach Kids How to Restore Their Energy
Explain that recharge and mood are linked. If your energy is low, it can put you in an "I Won't" mood. Tell students they get energy every night when they sleep 9-12 hours. They also get energy during the day when they take a few moments to do a relaxing activity.
Check for understanding: How does your energy affect your mood?
Activate
Help Kids Manage Their Mood
Use the Recharge for a Better Mood printable to make a poster to take home as a reminder to recharge your energy and motivate your mood.
Close the Lesson
Today we talked about how recharge and mood can have a negative influence your food and move choices. Next, we will learn more about choices you can make when you decide to motivate your mood.
Grade: 3-5
Time: 20 Minutes
What You'll Need
Resources
- Motivate Your Mood - Slideshow
- Recharge for a Better Mood: The Connection Between Emotions, Energy, and Healthy Choices - Printable
- Recharge Your Energy and Motivate Your Mood - Video
- Positivity Posters - Printable
- Positive Self-Talk Coloring Pages - Printable
- Positive Self-Talk Coloring Pages (Español) - Printable
Materials
- Slideshow
- Markers
- Poster Board or White Board
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.