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).
Lesson Plan
Students are learning that feelings and emotions put them in a mood. For example, feeling excited or cheerful puts you in an “I will” mood, while feeling frustrated or grumpy translates to an “I won’t” mood. The lessons in this unit create awareness about what it means to “motivate your mood.” Students will learn about using positive self-talk to explore options to motivate their mood, such as recharging their energy, getting active, doing a fun activity, and/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 takes charge of their mood and turns it around?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
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.
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: K-2
Time: 20 Minutes
What You'll Need
Resources
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.
- Listen to Taking Care of My Mood from the fit music playlist to help kids become aware of their moods.
- 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.