Hi, I’m Dr Ranj and I’m here to boost your mood with a full family workout that’s going to help us all feel great together!
Are you with me?
Fantastic!
Let's make some space.
And warm up by marching on the spot with whoever's at home with you.
Now, I’m going to sing a line and I want you to repeat it back, like this:
We’re going to do a workout,
A wacky, wacky workout.
That’s it!
Now look out for different moves as well.
Keep marching on the spot and copy me.
Let's go!
We’re going to raise our heart rate,
So that we can feel great.
We’re going to move together,
And change the gloomy weather.
If you can’t hear us,
We'll shout a little louder.
Well done!
Sometimes we can feel really low,
Sad or upset, and it’s important to try and do something to lift our mood.
This wacky workout will help us feel better with our friends and family at home.
Let’s take it up to jogging on the spot and listen out for new exercises.
Let's go!
When we’re feeling in a grump,
We do a little star jump.
1 - 2 - 3 - 4!
When we’re feeling rotten,
We get down to some squatting.
1 - 2 - 3 - 4!
When we’re feeling angry,
We’re going to do a high knee.
1 - 2 - 3 - 4!
This is fun, working out with you.
Let’s keep going…
We can see a brighter day,
As we clap our cares away.
1 - 2 - 3 - 4!
Now we’ve got some energy,
We sprint super quickly.
1 - 2 - 3 - 4!
Now we’re feeling great,
We take a little break.
Ah, just breathe for a moment, and then, let’s do it all again but faster!
When we’re feeling in a grump,
We do a little star jump.
When we’re feeling rotten,
We get down to some squatting.
When we’re feeling angry,
We’re going to do a high knee.
We can see a brighter day,
As we clap our cares away.
Now we’ve got more energy,
We sprint super quickly.
Phew, well done everyone!
I was feeling a bit down in the dumps before our wacky workout, but now I feel much better.
Now say together as a family: “I feel great!”
Ready? “I feel great!”
High fives all round.
Bye!
TV presenter and medical doctor Dr Ranj Singh as he leads a workout through a call and response ‘campfire’ style song about being able to change negative moods to positive ones using movement.
Get ready for a mixture of jogging on the spot, star jumps, squats and more. The song is repeated three times with the tempo increasing each time until the end, can you keep up?
This fun movement-based activity increases the heart rate and can help to lift the household mood during those times when a boost is most needed.
Parent / Carer Notes
_Families can use this activity when things at home might need a boost of energy. This activity can help boost confidence and motivate everyone in the house. This type of activity can open up possibilities for families to challenge themselves and to focus on completing tasks successfully and feeling positive. _
We advise a parent / carer to review the Moodboosters video prior to showing it at home, and consider the activity’s suitability for space, accessibility requirements and how it may be received by the children taking part.
The NHS offers advice for parents and carers around ing children and young people with their mental health, for more info visit here.
More from Family Moodboosters:
Let’s Rock - Family Moodboosters. video
Evie Pickerill encourages everyone at home to form an air instrument rock band to help boost energy levels and instil a sense of togetherness.
Yee Haw! - Family Moodboosters. video
Oti Mabuse uses basic line dancing steps the whole household can in with to encourage everyone to think one step at a time when things get difficult.
We Are Champions - Family Moodboosters. video
Olympian Bethany Shriever encourages everyone to try out a variety of dance styles representing the ups and downs of being a champion.
A Moment in Nature - Family Moodboosters. video
Rhys Stephenson encourages family to use their imagination to help everyone feel more focused and ready to deal with the day ahead.
Meditation Station – Feeling Thankful - Family Moodboosters. video
TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan leads a short gratitude exercise which encourages everyone to slow down and think about the bigger picture.
Dance Party Mega Mix - Family Moodboosters. video
Oti Mabuse encourages family to in with fun dance moves to help increase energy levels and make everyone feel good.
Carnival Connect - Family Moodboosters. video
Evie Pickerill transforms the home into a carnival celebration where everyone is encouraged to in to promote feelings of strength and confidence.
Self-Belief Warriors - Family Moodboosters. video
Dr Ranj Singh prompts everyone in the house to attempt basic yoga-inspired poses to create positive mindsets and develop feelings of self-worth.
Proud Peacocks - Family Moodboosters. video
Olympic champion Bethany Shriever uses animal-inspired movements to inspire all of the family regain a sense of control over their emotions.
More from Moodboosters:
If you're a teacher and would like to use Moodboosters' classroom activities, take a look below for links to more videos and additional resources.
Recharge. collection
Activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience and recognising what makes them special.
Connect. collection
Fun, movement-based activities for children centring on relationships and how to recognise emotions in others through empathy.
Imagine. collection
Learning activities to promote creativity and optimism in children whilst encouraging them to use their imagination to envision their goals and aspirations.
Teacher's guide
Curriculum-linked ideas and tips about how you can use Moodboosters with your class during the school day.
Watch again - our live launch. video
Watch highlights as children from around the nations together for a big mood-boosting moment.
About Moodboosters
Everything you need to know about our initiative to get KS1 / KS2 pupils moving for mental health and wellbeing.
