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Mindfulness, Music and Connection (elementary)

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K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 Phy. Education Music
Music Science Social Studies
Both Grade Level and Arts/PE Program Access
1 45 min
1 45 min
In-School Workshop In-School Performance (Intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately)
October-May
$10 0
no Email , Phone
Artists provides all materials.
Artist provides all materials.
Minimum 15x15 for 20 students and under. For 21-52 students a space 25x25 requires such as gym or auditorium.
I can recognize how my emotions both positive and negative affect my family and friends

I can see how the foods we eat can make me feel good.

I can understand how 5 minutes of daily meditation can improve my grades, help me with controlling my emotions and make me a better person.

I can gain confidence and courage by expressing my artistic talents.

MINDFULNESS, MUSIC AND CONNECTION

This wellness enrichment program offers students a practical yet fun way to experience an interactive understanding of simple meditation, Tai Chi exercise, group chant-dance combined with live drumming, native American flute, singing bowls and general health awareness teachings on food choices, healthy emotions and good communication with others.

Time breakdown:
0-3:00 Introductions, Intentions and Purpose

3:00- 10:00 Group stretching and Tai Chi

10:00-15:00 Group Song

15:00-25:00 Group meditation:
a) Students sit or lay in meditation with breathing exercises.

b) Next, students experience guided meditation beginning with "Bathed in Light Cleansing" visualization.

c) Continuing with a visualization through nature to discover "personal power" animal while Dr. Joe plays "heartbeat" rhythm on big drum.

25:00-35:00 Wellness Discussion: We learn how our "personal power" animal we met in meditation relates to each of us. Reflecting on its strength and weaknesses, we apply this to our own challenges in life and in turn understand our mind-body connection within ourselves.

35:00-45:00 Group Circle Chant-dance:
Students with instrument shakers in hand form circle. Dr. Joe leads call and response song while dance moves in clockwise direction, inward and outward, spiraling and returning to form circle.

45:00-50:00 Concluding statements followed by an energetic group "clapping good-bye song."

Program adapts to each grade level:

Grade K-2 meditation is simplified as is the wellness teachings on food, environment and communication skills. Group dance and songs remain same.

Grade 3-5 Greater focus on importance of being aware of technology's (cell phones and video games) overuse and forgetting about the benefits outdoor activities. Group dance song remain the same.
We can expect students to experience better mood, with lower levels stress, and anxiety.
Yes, helpers are welcomed. Up to 3 students.

Grade K

GRADE K-2: Health: Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. Grade K-2:1.2.1 Identify that healthy behaviors impact personal health.
GRADE K-2: Health: Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. Grade K-2: 1.2.2 Recognize that there are multiple dimensions of health.
CREATING: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Enduring Understanding: The creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence musicians" work emerge from a variety of sources. MU:Cr1.1.H.5a Generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for simple melodies (such as two phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies
RESPONDING: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work Enduring Understanding: Individuals' selection of musical works is influenced by their interests, experiences, understandings, and purposes. MU:Re7.1.C.Ia Apply teacher-provided criteria to select music that expresses a personal experience, mood, visual image, or story line in simple forms (such as one-part, cyclical, binary), and describe the choices as models for composition.

Grade 1

GRADE K-2: Health: Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. Grade K-2:1.2.1 Identify that healthy behaviors impact personal health.
GRADE K-2: Health: Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. Grade K-2: 1.2.2 Recognize that there are multiple dimensions of health.
CREATING: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Enduring Understanding: The creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence musicians" work emerge from a variety of sources. MU:Cr1.1.H.5a Generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for simple melodies (such as two phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies
RESPONDING: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work Enduring Understanding: Individuals' selection of musical works is influenced by their interests, experiences, understandings, and purposes. MU:Re7.1.C.Ia Apply teacher-provided criteria to select music that expresses a personal experience, mood, visual image, or story line in simple forms (such as one-part, cyclical, binary), and describe the choices as models for composition.

Grade 2

GRADE K-2: Health: Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. Grade K-2:1.2.1 Identify that healthy behaviors impact personal health.
GRADE K-2: Health: Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. Grade K-2: 1.2.2 Recognize that there are multiple dimensions of health.
CREATING: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Enduring Understanding: The creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence musicians" work emerge from a variety of sources. MU:Cr1.1.H.5a Generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for simple melodies (such as two phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies
RESPONDING: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work Enduring Understanding: Individuals' selection of musical works is influenced by their interests, experiences, understandings, and purposes. MU:Re7.1.C.Ia Apply teacher-provided criteria to select music that expresses a personal experience, mood, visual image, or story line in simple forms (such as one-part, cyclical, binary), and describe the choices as models for composition.

Grade 3

GRADE 3-5: Health: Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. Grades 3-5: 1.5.1 Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.
GRADE 3-5: Health: Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. Grades 3-5:1.5.2 Identify examples of emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health.
CREATING: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Enduring Understanding: The creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence musicians" work emerge from a variety of sources. MU:Cr1.1.H.5a Generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for simple melodies (such as two phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies
RESPONDING: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work Enduring Understanding: Individuals' selection of musical works is influenced by their interests, experiences, understandings, and purposes. MU:Re7.1.C.Ia Apply teacher-provided criteria to select music that expresses a personal experience, mood, visual image, or story line in simple forms (such as one-part, cyclical, binary), and describe the choices as models for composition.

Grade 4

GRADE 3-5: Health: Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. Grades 3-5: 1.5.1 Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.
GRADE 3-5: Health: Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. Grades 3-5:1.5.2 Identify examples of emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health.
CREATING: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Enduring Understanding: The creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence musicians" work emerge from a variety of sources. MU:Cr1.1.H.5a Generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for simple melodies (such as two phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies
RESPONDING: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work Enduring Understanding: Individuals' selection of musical works is influenced by their interests, experiences, understandings, and purposes. MU:Re7.1.C.Ia Apply teacher-provided criteria to select music that expresses a personal experience, mood, visual image, or story line in simple forms (such as one-part, cyclical, binary), and describe the choices as models for composition.

Grade 5

GRADE 3-5: Health: Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. Grades 3-5: 1.5.1 Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.
GRADE 3-5: Health: Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. Grades 3-5:1.5.2 Identify examples of emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health.
CREATING: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Enduring Understanding: The creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence musicians" work emerge from a variety of sources. MU:Cr1.1.H.5a Generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for simple melodies (such as two phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies
RESPONDING: Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work Enduring Understanding: Individuals' selection of musical works is influenced by their interests, experiences, understandings, and purposes. MU:Re7.1.C.Ia Apply teacher-provided criteria to select music that expresses a personal experience, mood, visual image, or story line in simple forms (such as one-part, cyclical, binary), and describe the choices as models for composition.
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