Gentle Stretching with Nature Imagery
Calming stretches using nature imagery to help children relax and reflect
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About This Activity
Calming stretches using nature imagery to help children relax and reflect
Quick Info
low
20
Adequate personal space for each child to stretch safely
Equipment Required
Soft background music (optional)
1 calming track
Mats (optional)
1 per child
Background Music
As needed
Mats
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Flexibility
Catching
Body Control
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Responsibility
Respect
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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