Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Nature and Mental Health
Did You Know?
Humans aren’t the only ones who know how to relax. In Japan, macaques spend time soaking in warm thermal pools, formulating their own version of a spa day! These intelligent primates use the opportunity to recharge their energy and reduce stress. We can learn a lot from their behaviour about rest and mindfulness. Taking time to slow down, like the macaques, is essential for our mental health too.
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Word Challenge
Some words have other words hiding within them.
Example:
The word ‘mental’ has the words ‘me’ and ‘men’ hiding within it.
The word ‘health’ has the words ‘he’ and ‘heal’ hiding within it.
List the words hiding within each underlined word.
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence about a Japanese macaque that includes alliteration.
Example: The marvelous macaques merrily mingled in the misty mountain pools.
Help: Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely positioned words.
Number Challenge
A Japanese macaque spends 25 minutes each day relaxing in a hot spring.
How much time does the macaque spend in the spring in …
1) One week?
Answer: _____ hrs _____ mins
2) The month of January?
Answer: _____ hrs _____ mins
Critical Thinking
What are the most stressful times of your day?
What are some things you could do to feel less stressed during these times?