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Children view simple, short, visual clip demonstrations of a sloth stretching. Our stretches greatly range from yoga to activities that help posture, to exercises that promote creativity, dance, and spatial awareness.
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TOTAL LESSON DURATION: 15-20 Min.
Lesson Video Runtime: 15 Min.
Discussion & Wrap-up: 5 Min.
Awareness of the Mind-Body Connection
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Learning Objectives: To be able to learn to stretch as a calming tool. To be able to identify healthy and simple movements. The students will be able to understand how stretching can ease the physical body and uplift one’s mood.
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Goal: To introduce how stretching can be a tool for calm and well-being, as well as observe and practice different methods of stretch and movement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please remember to remind children to simply do their best when copying the sloth's moves. They DO NOT have to copy the sloth exactly!
We all move differently and it's important to accommodate and celebrate everyone. Modifications are welcome!
Following Sloth’s stretches with arms, legs, and body.
EXERCISES: Guided Stretches
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Wiggle to Straight
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Big Tree Small Seed
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Kangaroo Bounce
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Butterfly Smell Your Toes
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Inchworm Legs
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Spider Fingers
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Cobra in the Grass
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Supersloth
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Seal
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Dead Bug
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Animal Movement Game
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Free Dance
LESSON WRAP-UP: Ask the students how they feel after completing Sloth Stretches. Talk about the stretching exercises they completed and ask students which exercise was their favorite. Offer a designated place for calming and independent use of stretching.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES: Students can use app and the additional stretches independently.
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