Combine and perform mime with meditative balances
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can combine mime with meditative balances to help me deal with negative emotions and I can use positive feelings to try and combat negative feelings.
Key learning points
- Move: mime sequences combined with meditative balances require movements and stillness to portray different emotions.
- Move: to improve our mime and meditative balance sequences, the actions must flow.
- Think: it is helpful to be able to link the emotions expressed in our mimes to the relevant meditative balance.
- Feel: to manage our emotions throughout the day, we can use meditative balances to focus and calm our bodies and minds.
- Connect: we should strive to help others in the group who find meditative balances and relaxation techniques difficult.
Keywords
Meditative - being very calm, quiet and focused
Mime - acting without words by using only gesture, expression and movement
Flow - refers to achieving a smooth and efficient sequence of tasks
Common misconception
Pupils struggle to relate to some of the negative emotions explored in the lesson and therefore don't see the benefit of practising the mime and meditative balance sequences.
Explain to pupils that it is important to practise and understand the benefits so that we are prepared for future challenges in our lives.
Teacher tip
Play calm music to create an environment conducive to relaxing. Challenge pupils to work in groups instead of pairs.
Equipment
additional materials: meditative balance cards
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why do we use deep breathing when holding meditative balances?
Q2.When we breathe deeply, what emotion is best to focus on?
Q3.How do we feel if our body and mind are calm and peaceful?
Q4.How can we support others in their meditative balances?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a benefit of using meditative balances and deep breathing?
Q2.When in our lives can meditative balances and deep breathing really help us?
Q3.If others find meditative balances challenging, what should we do?
Q4.Why should we practise mime and meditative balances?
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To help you plan your 4 physical education lesson on: Combine and perform mime with meditative balances, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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