Animal Rest and Reflection
Calming cool-down activity where students rest as their animals while reflecting on learning
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About This Activity
Calming cool-down activity where students rest as their animals while reflecting on learning
Quick Info
low
25
Large enough for all students to lie down with personal space
Equipment Required
Calming Music
1 playlist
Mats or towels
1 per student
Yoga Mat
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Self Assessment
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Responsibility
Respect
Skills
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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