Environmental Story Relaxation
A calming cool-down combining environmental storytelling with breathing focus and reflection on kindness
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About This Activity
A calming cool-down combining environmental storytelling with breathing focus and reflection on kindness
Quick Info
low
20
Enough space for all students to lie down comfortably
Equipment Required
Environmental story book
1 copy
Yoga mats or cushions
1 per student
Books
As needed
Yoga Mat
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Values
Empathy
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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