Peaceful Journey Cool-Down
Gentle travelling movements combined with stretching and reflection to calm bodies and minds after activity
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About This Activity
Gentle travelling movements combined with stretching and reflection to calm bodies and minds after activity
Quick Info
low
20
8m x 8m minimum
Equipment Required
Soft background music
1 playlist
Mats for sitting
1 per student
Background Music
As needed
Mats
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
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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