Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
In this video, Jaime from Cosmic Kids Yoga emphasizes the importance of addressing our basic needs before beginning any activity, like yoga. She teaches kids how feeling hungry, thirsty, or forgetting something important can impact their ability to focus. This video is a great way to help students understand the connection between taking care of their bodies and being ready to learn or engage in physical activities. It sets the stage for mindfulness and self-awareness.
This video is ideal for:
Grades K8
Morning meetings, brain breaks, or transitions between activities
Suitable for both virtual and in-person learning environments
Skills Focus:
Enhancing self-awareness and mindfulness
Understanding the importance of addressing basic needs
Preparing the body and mind for movement or learning
Developing a sense of readiness for physical activities
Instructional Suggestions:
Encourage students to actively listen to Jaime's explanations and reflect on how they can apply these concepts to their daily lives.
Use this video as a way to start conversations about self-care and the importance of taking care of our bodies.
For students who struggle with mindfulness or self-regulation, provide additional support by guiding them through deep breathing exercises before or after watching the video.
Extension Ideas (optional):
Have students create their own checklist of basic needs to address before starting a new activity.
Connect this video to health or wellness lessons by discussing the impact of nutrition, hydration, and rest on our ability to focus and perform well.
Integrate a short yoga or mindfulness session following the video to practice self-awareness and relaxation techniques.
