ISM students were all smiles as they enjoyed ice cream treats during Wellness Week. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
During revisions week at the end of February, International School of Minnesota (ISM) students didn’t just focus on studying for upcoming tests – they also did a variety of fun activities to help their mental, emotional, and physical health.
Wellness Week, an annual event at the private Eden Prairie school, is designed to teach students that life is all about balance. This year, the school’s Student Life Organization Wellness Department organized daily activities that allowed students to focus on different aspects of wellness, including mental, emotional, and physical.
“Mindful Monday” featured meditation and yoga to remind students to take a mental break and learn ways to improve their mental wellness.
“Together Tuesday” encouraged students to let creativity flow by painting and decorating rocks.
“Workout Wednesday” meant the fitness room was open to help students work on their physical wellness and take a break from academics.
“Thankful Thursday” was a chance for students to reflect on the past school term and write thank-you notes to their peers and staff members who helped them.
“Fun Friday” involved the Wellness Department providing ice cream treats to give everyone a boost.
Check out some of the fun photos from Wellness Week below.
ISM students writing thank-you notes. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
ISM students wrote thank-you cards during Wellness Week. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
Classmates spent time together painting rocks and chatting during Wellness Week at ISM. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
“Together Tuesday” encouraged ISM students to let creativity flow by painting and decorating rocks. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
An ISM student found a creative outlet in rock painting on “Together Tuesday” during Wellness Week. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
ISM students taking a study break to exercise during Wellness Week. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
During Wellness Week, ISM students took a study break to show gratitude and reflect on the previous school term. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
On “Workout Wednesday,” students worked on their physical wellness and took a break from academics. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
On “Fun Friday,” ISM students got a sweet boost from ice cream sandwiches. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM
“Mindful Monday” at ISM featured meditation and yoga. Photo by Sarah Bianucci/ISM