Calming Your Hyper Moments
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Objective
I can use a calming strategy when I feel hyper.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Your Therapy Source · 4:01
We don't generate video — this one is by Your Therapy Source on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When the song says 'red light,' it means to stop and freeze like a statue.
- 2
The colors red, orange, and pink are signals to stop and be still.
- 3
Using the 'stop' signals, like freezing or holding your pose, can be a way to help yourself calm down.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
According to the video, which set of three colors signals you to stop or freeze?
The video suggests freezing like a statue when you hear certain colors. How might freezing your body help you calm down if you're feeling very energetic or hyper?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the video, if you are feeling hyper and need to calm down, what is one 'light' color strategy you could use? Describe what you would do to calm down.”
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