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Progressive Muscle Relaxation ActivityProgressive Muscle Relaxation Activity
Publisher
Plum Tree
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Projection
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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Relax! How many times have you heard that command but did not know how to proceed? Well, the, check out this resource that gives step-by-step directions for a relaxation process.

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Concepts

coping skills, muscles

Additional Tags

health

Instructional Ideas

  • Model the process and then direct class members through the steps
  • Turn out the lights and provide some soft, relaxing music

Classroom Considerations

  • Some families object to this relaxation technique; therefore, survey the attitudes of your community before using this activity with your classes

Pros

  • Specific suggestions and directions are included

Cons

  • None

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