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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpXHdqfsoVk

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lezaNVMwAA4

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1. Open up a Google Docs (share with me and save in the folder!)

2. From the vocabulary list, pick 15 words. Find an easy definition for each of them and type them on the google docs.

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Pineapple and watermelon team stay with me!

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Pineapple and watermelon team stay with me!

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We are going to choose one writing prompt. We will write about it and will check with the other members of the team whether it makes sense or not!

FOCUS ON

1. Fluency - is it logical?

2. Word Choice - no dead words! (things, stuff)

3. Convention: capital letters, punctuation signs.

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1. Google "dimensions of well-being wheel",

2. click on "images"

3. choose the one you like the most

4. draw it on your notebook

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Open the google docs in which you have been working on the previous videos about the brain. Type the date. Answer the following questions:
After you watch the video... research

What is a neuron?

How does a neuron work?

How many neurons do we have in our brain?

Make a short summary of the video using your own words.

Practice the brain hand model! if you can't remember go watch the video again:)

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Healthy habits lead to improved well-being.

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1. Google "dimensions of well-being wheel",

2. click on "images"

3. choose the one you like the most

4. draw it on the piece of paper provided

5. select FOUR out of the six dimensions, and write a definition for each of your four choices in the backside of the paper! (Check the images below this box!)

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warm-up: what are 4 emotions you can think of? where in your body can you feel them?

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warm-up: what are 4 emotions you can think of? where in your body can you feel them?

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EQ3: What habits can help & hurt our well-being? 

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EQ3: What habits can help & hurt our well-being? 

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A Calming Body Scan: Mindfulness for Kids—From Dr. Mark Bertin 00.58

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A Calming Body Scan: Mindfulness for Kids—From Dr. Mark Bertin 00.58

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When we teach mindfulness to kids, we equip them with tools to build self-esteem, manage stress, and skillfully approach challenges. Explore our guide on how to introduce mindfulness and meditation to your children—at any age.

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Dragon Fruit team: Shiloh, Allyson, Ivanna, Santi. With me

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Dragon Fruit team: Shiloh, Allyson, Ivanna, Santi. With me

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A Calming Body Scan: Mindfulness for Kids—From Dr. Mark Bertin, 00:58

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A Calming Body Scan: Mindfulness for Kids—From Dr. Mark Bertin, 00:58

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When we teach mindfulness to kids, we equip them with tools to build self-esteem, manage stress, and skillfully approach challenges. Explore our guide on how to introduce mindfulness and meditation to your children—at any age.

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Big Idea: Healthy habits lead to improved well-being.

EQ1: What does well-being mean?

Physical; Mental/Emotional; Spiritual?; Intellectual?

EQ2: How can we measure well-being?

Physical:Assessment Tools: BMI; Blood tests; Yearly physicals;

Mental/Emotional: Psychological surveys; Reading emotions;

EQ3: What habits can help & hurt our well-being?

Physical: Nutrition (Mediterranean diet - “Food is medicine”); Exercise (Find your zen activity);

Mental/Emotional: Therapy; Medications; Social connections; Meditation; Life purpose; Healthy relationships;

Spiritual? Meditation; Life purpose

Intellectual? Learning skills & knowledge.

Negative Habits: Drugs; Isolation; Social media; Sedentary lifestyle; Poor diet;

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Watch this video. Pay attention as you will need this information for next activity!

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We are going to choose one writing prompt. We will write about it and will check with the other members of the team whether it makes sense or not!

FOCUS ON

1. Fluency - is it logical? (yes/no)

2. Word Choice - no dead words! (things, stuff) (# of dead words)

3. Convention: use of ucapital letters, punctuation signs. (yes/no)

You will write down these three indicators on the paper given and will assess your classmate. Write down your name and the name of the writer on it.

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Your Headspace Mindfulness & Meditation Experts

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We want children to be healthy & happy now & for the rest of their lives. Teach meditation for kids with Headspace, using easy exercises designed for young minds.

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Willow
Logan
Ciaran
Helene

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Emma
Eden
Sven
Jonathan

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Shiloh
Allyson
Ivanna
Santi

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1. Imagine it's Saturday afternoon, you are chilling with your friend and he or she says to you:
"I feel so good".
- You answer: "Amazing! What do you do to feel good?" -
what do you think your friend will answer you?
Take your notebook and a pencil. Write down the answer!

2. In your notebook, write down the Big Idea. Then, make a nice and neat drawing that represents the Big Idea. Use colors!

3. Watch the following video and discuss with your team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSIWo5nxF2A

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Find Essential Question #1 in the classroom or on this padlet. Take your notebook and a pencil and write it down.
Answer it and then discuss with your team.

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Watch this video. Answer the questions in google docs. Important: type the title "how does our brain work?" and type the date too! Make sure the document is saved in the humanities folder!

1. What is the brain stem?

2. What are "involuntary actions"?

3. What is the amygdala? what is its function?

4. What is the hippocampus in charge of?

5. Which part of the brain is in charge of maintaining balance?

6. The "cerebrum" is the same as the "cerebral cortex"! what is its role?

7. why is the prefrontal cortex important in humans?

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A Tour of the Brain! | Self-Regulation Lesson 1

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Ask the teacher for the book. Do 3 pages!

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health
healthy
emotional intelligence
physical exercise
fruit
water
well-being
gratitude
mindfulness
workout
plant based diet
acceptance
happiness
willingness
emotion
amygdala
pre-frontal cortex

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https://www.twinkl.es/resource/the-five-ways-to-wellbeing-t-tp-2550434

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How do the Five Ways to Wellbeing help during stressful times?

This lovely Five Ways to Wellbeing Leaflet contains information, practices and helpful tips on how to look after your wellbeing during difficult times. It outlines five key ways that you can support your own wellbeing:

connecting with others;

giving to others;

learning;

being active;

taking notice of your surroundings.

For more resources like this FiveWays to Wellbeing resource, check out our Mental Health Support Resources. There you'll find everything from information on coping with stress and anxiety, practising mindful moments in difficult times. We also have self-care calendars designed to help you integrate self-care into your daily routine to look after your wellbeing, such as this Autumn Self-Care Staff Wellbeing Calendar.

How can I practice the Five Ways to Wellbeing?

It can be difficult to know where to start with the Five Ways to Wellbeing, so we've put together some resources suggestions for ways to set you off on your wellbeing journey:

Connect - Connect with a friend or colleague by going for a walk and having a good chat. You can even plan your route using this brilliant Wellbeing Walking Routes Planning Sheet.

Give - Perform an act of kindness to a colleague or friend by giving them a mug full of little gifts, sweets and a positive poem!

Keep Learning - Take on a new hobby and expand your horizons in a way that suits you. Why not try mindfulness colouring? We've got Mandala Themed Colouring Pages to help you practise mindfulness and stay grounded.

Be Active - Being active every day has been proven to promote wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle. Depending on your need and capabilities, you can set your own goals, setting achievable targets with this Exercise Timetable.

Take Notice - Taking notice means both being aware of your surroundings and of your own feelings. This Staff Wellbeing Saying Yes Journal can be used to recognise the different tasks they say yes to and reflect on how this affects their wellbeing.

Do I need to make big changes to support my wellbeing?

Sometimes, it takes only small adjustments to your life to help make changes. Talking to a friend, going for a walk, doing a crossword or planting something in your garden may be enough to help you through difficult times. If more help is needed, Mind can offer the help and support that may be needed to make a change.
What is Mind? Mind is a charity that helps and supports people with mental health issues. It offers help and advice to those experiencing problems, and also campaigns for better education and understanding about mental health.

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This lovely Five Ways to Wellbeing Leaflet contains information, practices and helpful tips on how to look after your wellbeing during difficult times. It outlines five key ways that you can support your own wellbeing: connecting with others; giving to others; learning; being active;taking notice of your surroundings.For more resources like this Five Ways to Wellbeing resource, check out our Mental Health Support Resources.

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The Five Ways to Wellbeing - boosting mental wellbeing

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Answer the questions in the same google docs from the last day. Important: type the title "The Hand Brain Model" and type the date too! Make sure the document is saved in the humanities folder!

1. Which part of the brain is in charge of regulating our emotions?

2. What happens when the cerebral cortex is in control? how do we feel?

3. What happens when the amygdala is in control? explain

4. what does the expression "I flipped my lid" mean?

5. What is the amygdala good and bad at?

6. can you practice the "hand-brain" model with your own hand? practice it until you are able to compare the brain structures with your hand to present in front of the class!

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The Hand-Brain Model! | Self-Regulation Lesson 2

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Apostolie

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Find Essential Question #2 in the classroom or on this padlet. Take your notebook and a pencil and write it down. You can use information from the internet or ask the teacher where to find information.

Answer it and then discuss with your team.

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Problem & Solution

Cause & Effect

Comparison & Contrast

How To/Process

FOCUS ON

1. Fluency - is it logical?

2. Word Choice - no dead words! (things, stuff)

3. Convention: capital letters, punctuation signs.

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This lesson helps young people understand the link between their breathing and how they feel. The youth will practice focused breathing techniques to help their bodies and minds relax. Optional activities allow young people to further explore mindful breathing.

Instructor Notes

Before facilitating this lesson, you may want to review the following notes about mindful breathing. This information can be shared with young people during your discussions.

How you breathe can make a difference in how you feel. When you are stressed, nervous, frightened, worried or angry, you may notice that your breathing gets low and fast. Your breath will come from higher up in your chest when you are upset. In calmer times, your breathing will be slower and deeper. Your breath will come more from your stomach and underneath your ribs.

You can learn to slow down your breathing, making each breath longer and deeper. This will calm the rest of your body and your mind. If you practice doing this you can become good at staying calm or return to feeling calm quickly in very stressful situations.

Introduction

Ask the youth this question: How are our bodies and our minds connected? Be patient if it takes a while for them to start answering. Younger people may have much simpler answers. You may want to start with an example of kicking a ball: If we want to kick a ball our minds have to send a signal to our legs telling them what to do. Young people may also be able to understand things like:

Our brains are inside our heads so our skulls can protect them.

If we think (or believe) we can do something we are more likely to be able to do it.

If we are worried or upset or unhappy our bodies might feel sick or tired or uncomfortable.

If our bodies are sick or hurt or very tired it might make us feel unhappy or frustrated.

Activity: Focused Breathing

Explain that breathing well is good for our bodies and can help us change negative things happening in our minds to more positive ones. In other words, we can learn ways to use our bodies to help us feel better in our minds.

1. Ask the youth to get into a comfortable position. Explain that you are going to practice a type of breathing they can use any time they want or need to calm themselves down. Ask them to be quiet during the exercise. Then lead them through the following steps. For younger people, you may want to simplify the instructions by jumping right to Step 2.

2. Pay attention to your body. What are you feeling in your body? What are your different senses noticing: smells, sounds, sights, tastes? Are you comfortable? If you aren't comfortable adjust your body so that you are.

3. Notice what's happening with your breathing? Is it fast? Slow? Moving through your nose or your mouth? Is there a noise when you breathe in or breathe out? Don't try to change it...just notice.

4. Practice a type of breathing that can help ease your mind and calm your body: Begin breathing in through your nose and breathing out through your mouth. Breathe in twice as long as you breathe out (try counting to two as you breathe in and count to four as you breathe out). Keep breathing like this for several minutes.

5. Now talk with the youth about the breathing they just did: What do you notice now after a few minutes of breathing like that? How do you feel? What do you see, smell, hear, taste? What is on your mind? What was that like to focus on your breathing?

Optional Activities

If time allows, try these breathing exercises with your class or group.

Mindful Breathing: Breathing is an automatic reflex. You don't even have to think about it-it just happens! But being aware of your breath can help you feel more relaxed. An easy way to be more mindful is thinking about when you smell your favorite scent. Smelling is actually taking in a deep breath on purpose. Ask the youth to close their eyes and imagine smelling their favorite scent. Have them breathe in for the count of two and breathe out for the count of four.

Shape Breathing: This deep breathing technique uses your imagination. Imagine your favorite shape. As you breathe in, imagine your breath 'drawing' one side of the shape as you count to 2. Breathe out and draw the next side as you count to 3. For example, if the shape is round, breathe in from top to bottom, breathe out bottom to top. Continue until you draw your whole shape. You can use a picture of a shape as a guide. Trace a finger along the side of the shape while you count. You can also draw a shape in the air. Move your head and neck a little as an added stretch.

Birthday Balloons and Candles: Sit with your legs crossed (feet flat on the floor if you are sitting in a chair) and your back straight. Breathe in deeply through your nose, filling your lungs like a balloon. Imagine seeing your birthday cake with all of its bright candles. Blow them out by breathing out strongly through your mouth.

Breathe In, Bubbles Out!: Take a deep breath in through your nose. Fill your lungs full of air! Hold your breath for 1 to 2 seconds. Put the bubble wand up by your mouth and blow! Repeat 3 to 5 times, trying to blow more bubbles each time. After the exercise, ask the youth where in their bodies do they feel the stress or anxiety being released.

Belly Breathing: This exercise can help you get more air into your body. Place one hand on your upper chest and one hand on your belly. Slowly breathe in through your nose. You should feel your belly press into your hand. Keep the hand on your chest as still as possible. Breathe out. Tighten your belly muscles to breathe out all the air. Wait a little bit and do it again. Repeat 2 more times.

Conclusion

Remind young people that if they ever feel like they need to calm down, focused or mindful breathing is something they can do anywhere, at any time, and no one will even know that they are doing it.

Continuing the Conversation

Hand out the Healthy Families Newsletter in English or Spanish, including additional mindful breathing activities, so that families can continue discussing ways to manage stress at home.

Additional Instructor Resources
ChangeToChill.org from Allina Health
For other ideas about how to help kids management stress see these two books:

Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress Management for Teens by Earl Hipp (Free Spirit Publishing, 2008)
The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens by Gina M. Biegel (New Harbinger Publications Inc., 2009)

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Lesson Introduction & Overview This short lesson is aimed at encouraging youth to think positively about meditation and other relaxation activities, and help reduce the stigma around mental health self-care. Activity Let young people know

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1. Google "6 dimensions of well-being wheel",

2. click on "images"

3. choose the one you like the most

4. draw it on the piece of paper provided

5. select FOUR out of the six dimensions, and write a definition for each of your four choices in the back of the paper! (Check the images below this box!)

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Open your google docs (same as last week - make sure it is saved in your humanities folder!). Type the date, copy and answer the following questions:

1. What are the two brain regions Dr. Nagler focuses on in this video? what is the function of each of them?

2. Which brain area is referred to as the "Lizard Brain"?

3. Why is it called "Lizard Brain"?

4. What is the amygdala good at? give examples

5. Why is Liz the lizard always on high alert?

6. Finish this sentence: "your amygdala does not think..."

7. How does the prefrontal cortex help with emotions?

8. What does the word "regulate" mean?

9. with which part of the brain can we regulate our emotions?

10. Practice the hand-brain model to remind yourself of the brain structures you learnt last week and their functions.

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What Is My Lizard Brain? | Self-Regulation Lesson 3

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1. Open Google Slides.

2. Make sure it is saved in the folder "your name - humanities".

3. In the first slide, type the Big Idea. Add a nice picture related to it!

4. In the following slides, type the Essential Questions (one per slide) and provide the answer for them!

5. Find pictures for each of the Essential Questions and put them in the slides too.

Have fun!

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1. Take your notebook

2. Choose 12 words from the vocabulary unit.

3. Find easy definitions for each of them and write them down in your notebook!

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Ask the teacher for the book. Do 3 pages!

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Go to https://www.thelittleprinceinlevels.com/level3/ and read the FIRST THREE CHAPTERS

Pineapple Team
Discussion Director: Emma
Summarizer: Eden
Vocabulary builder: Sven
Jonathan: razkids

Guava Team
Discussion Director: Willow
Summarizer: Helene
Vocabulary enricher: Logan
Illustrator: Ciaran

Dragon Fruit Team
Summarizer: Santi
Vocabulary enricher: Ivanna
Illustrator: Allyson
Discussion Director: Shiloh

Watermelon
Summarizer: Apostolie

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We are going to choose one writing prompt. We will write about it and will check with the other members of the team whether it makes sense or not!

FOCUS ON

1. Fluency - is it logical?

2. Word Choice - no dead words! (things, stuff)

3. Convention: capital letters, punctuation signs.

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1. Google "6 dimensions of well-being wheel",

2. click on "images"

3. choose the one you like the most

4. draw it on your notebook

5. select FOUR out of the six dimensions, and write a definition for each of your four choices in your notebook!

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Get Familiarized with the song!

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The Stampede (Accompaniment) - Lion King, Jr.

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"The Stampede" from Disney's Lion King Jr.

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Write 2 "thank you" notes to
1) a staff member (teachers or people working at the school)
2) a classmate!

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Lesson 1, from page 164 to page 166.

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How to Draw Lion King | Timon | Step-by-Step Tutorial

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How to Draw Zazu | The Lion King | Step by Step Tutorial

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HOW TO DRAW SCAR | THE LION KING | STEP BY STEP