Athletics & Wellness
Grade 1
45 min
Powering Down: Quiet Time for a Busy Day
This lesson teaches us how to have 'quiet time' to help our busy bodies and brains calm down. It's like giving yourself a nice, cozy hug before you rest or sleep!
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What & Why
Just like a toy car needs to stop and recharge its batteries, our bodies and brains need to 'power down' too! Quiet time is when we do calm, slow activities to help us relax. It helps us get ready for a good night's sleep so we can have lots of energy to play tomorrow!
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Example 1 — After-Play Calm Down
Mia just finished playing soccer in the backyard. She feels super energetic and is running all over the house!Mia's dad suggests they power down for 5 minutes before snack time.He helps her find her favorite comfy beanbag chair.Mia chooses a picture book about sleepy sloths.She looks at the pictures quietly, taking slow, easy breaths. Now she feels calm and ready for her snack!
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Example 2 — Tummy Feelings
Leo feels all bubbly and wiggly inside after a big birthday party. His tummy feels a little funny from all the excitement.Leo's mom tells him it's time for some 'Belly Breathing'.He lies down on a soft rug and puts his favorite stuffed animal on his tummy.He breathes in slowly, making the toy go up, and breathes out slowly, making it go down.After a few breaths, his tummy feels better and his body feels relaxed.
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Beginner
What does 'powering down' mean?
A.Doing quiet activities to help your body and brain relax.
B.Running as fast as you can to use up all your energy.
C.Turning off all the lights in the house.
D.Eating a big snack before bed.
Beginner
You just came inside from playing tag and feel very bouncy. It's almost bedtime. What is the best way to power down?
A.Start jumping on your bed to get the last wiggles out.
B.Ask to watch a loud, exciting cartoon.
C.Lie on the floor and listen to a quiet story.
D.Ask for a sugary drink.
Beginner
Which of these is a good quiet time activity?
A.Playing a racing video game.
B.Building a tall tower with blocks and knocking it down.
C.Looking at the pictures in a book.
D.Having a pillow fight.
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