March 15-19, 2021
Theme: What inspired them? Biographies
Skill Building: Affirmations & Productive Self-Talk
Well Being and Social Connection
Wednesday March 17, 2021
Today happens to be...
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day is a celebration of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Over time, this date has become a day to celebrate Irish culture and wear green!
Learn more about St. Patrick's Day here!
Check In (5 min)
What are you grateful for today?
Show & Share (10-min)
Wearing all my green! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, wear as much green as you can for tomorrow’s show and share.
Tomorrow's Show & Share: Share your silly awkward moment photo! Some questions to answer with your silly awkward moment photo:
- Why was this moment so silly?
- What is a good memory this picture reminds you of?
Transitions in my body: Why is that cracking suddenly (5-10 min)
PRESENTERS: Review the information about body changes and transitions over time.
As we age, so does our body. We might hear new cracks or aches as we grow older. Why do you think this happens?
Review the brief Ted Ed video on why our bodies age.
How can we practice strategies to assist us to mitigate bodily changes as we age? What are some ways to help our bodies while they change over time?
Remember, everyone ages, and all our bodies are going to age with us, but we can use multiple ways to help our bodies age gracefully and keep our bones, joints, and skin safe.
Identify a few ways to keep our bodies healthy as we age (use sunscreen, stretch, stay active, get outside)
<Body Break>
High Priority Vocabulary: Pg. 179 Synonym Partners (10-15 min)
PRESENTERS: Complete the worksheet as a team
Complete the vocabulary worksheet as a team. Share your answers when you finish.
<Body Break>
COVID-19 Mitigation Moment (5-10 min)
This week we are going to review when, how, and where you shoudl wear your masks. Check out the graphic provided by the CDC below and share your findings with the team
Optional Level-Up
Using a diagram of a human body, circle three points on the body that you are aware of as you get older. Do your knees hurt a bit more than they did when you were a kid? Are you noticing new muscles as you get older?
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What did we learn today?
What are we doing this afternoon?
