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Energy Explorers

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Energy Explorers

Managing Energy

In this lesson, students will learn about managing their energy levels through a short reading, discussion, and an engaging activity. This lesson is important as it helps young students understand how to regulate their energy, which is crucial for maintaining focus and emotional balance throughout the day.

Audience

1st Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Energy Management Reading, Energy Discussion Questions, Energy Management Worksheet, and Activity Instructions

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Begin by asking students if they ever feel too energetic or too tired during the day.
  • Explain that today they will learn how to manage their energy levels.

Step 2

Reading

3 minutes

  • Read the 'Energy Management Reading' aloud to the class.
  • Discuss the main points briefly, ensuring students understand the concept of energy management.

Step 3

Discussion

3 minutes

  • Use the 'Energy Discussion Questions' to facilitate a conversation about how students feel at different times of the day.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts.

Step 4

Activity

4 minutes

  • Conduct a simple activity where students practice a quick energy-boosting exercise, like jumping jacks, followed by a calming breathing exercise.
  • Explain how these activities can help manage energy levels.

Step 5

Worksheet

3 minutes

  • Distribute the 'Energy Management Worksheet' for students to complete.
  • Guide them through the questions, helping them reflect on their energy levels and how they can manage them.

Step 6

Closure

1 minute

  • Recap the importance of managing energy and how it can help them feel better and focus more in class.
  • Encourage students to try these techniques at home or whenever they feel too energetic or tired.
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Reading

Energy Management Reading

A short reading to introduce students to the concept of managing their energy levels.

Managing Your Energy

Sometimes we feel like we have too much energy, like when we want to run and play. Other times, we feel tired and want to rest. It's important to know how to balance our energy so we can feel just right. We can do this by moving our bodies when we have too much energy and resting when we need to calm down. Let's learn how to manage our energy together!

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Discussion

Energy Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to help students reflect on their energy levels and how they can manage them.

When do you feel like you have the most energy during the day?

Encourage students to think about different times of the day, like morning, afternoon, or evening.







What do you do when you feel too energetic?

Guide students to think about activities that help them use their energy, like playing or exercising.







How do you feel when you are tired? What helps you feel better?

Help students identify calming activities, like reading or resting, that help them recharge.







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Worksheet

Energy Management Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on their energy levels and how they can manage them.

Draw a picture of yourself when you have lots of energy.








Draw a picture of yourself when you feel tired.








What is one thing you can do to feel more balanced?








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