Physical Dimension
(Exercise/Movement)
(Exercise/Movement)
20 Jumping Jacks
The teacher should lead students in doing 20 full jumping jacks, counting aloud as a class.
Mental Check-in
The teacher should instruct students to partner up, then complete a short check-in with their partner. The partners should discuss how they are feeling about things going on in/outside of school.
Cultural Trivia
The teacher should plan a short trivia game for students, incorporating questions about international cultural elements such as food, art, and music.
Educational Video
The teacher should play an educational and entertaining video relating to nature or environmental issues.
Freeze Dance
The teacher should play a short, school-appropriate song and allow students to get their wiggles out by dancing along, stopping whenever the music is paused.
Coloring Sheets
The teacher should provide simple coloring sheets and markers, crayons, or colored pencils, providing a simple mindfulness activity for students.
Virtual Field Trip
The teacher should use Google Earth or a similar 360-degree visual presentation to take students on a virtual trip to a cultural landmark in another country.
Playground Scavenger Hunt
The teachers should take students to the playground and give them a list of items to look for in nature.
Simon Says
The teacher should lead students through various physical activities. When the teacher says "Simon Says __", the students should follow the instruction, but where the teacher simply gives a direction, the students must continue their previous activity.
Go for a Walk
The teacher should lead students on a short walk, either in the school hallways or if the weather is nice, outside on the playground. This allows for an opportunity for quiet reflection away from the classroom.
Cultural Art
The teacher should offer a short lesson on a style of international art, teaching about its history and allowing students an opportunity for creation.
Read a Book
Yoga Video
The teacher should play a short and simple yoga video, instructing students to follow along with the stretches and exercises.
Calming Video
The teacher should play a short, calming nature video and allow students to relax while watching.
Learn a New Language
The teacher should teach students a few basic words in a foreign language, helping them practice the pronunciation as a group and in partners.
Gardening
Teachers should help students plant seeds, which can either remain in the classroom or be sent home. If they remain in the classroom, further activities relating to the plants' growth can be planned.
Human Knot
The teacher should instruct students stand in a circle and join hands with two different people (not standing next to them). The students must then untwist themselves without letting go.
Breathing Exercises
The teacher should lead students through simple deep-breathing exercises, on their own or following along with a video.
Cultural Dancing
The teacher should offer a short and simple lesson on a style of international dance, then allow students to practice with music. This combines a physical activity with a mental break for students.
Nature-Based Art