Toy-Themed Calming Stretches
Gentle stretching and relaxation activities using toy imagery to calm and centre children
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About This Activity
Gentle stretching and relaxation activities using toy imagery to calm and centre children
Quick Info
low
15
Sufficient floor space for all children to lie down
Equipment Required
Soft background music
Optional
Comfortable floor surface
1 per child
Background Music
As needed
Mats
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Space
Indoor
Small Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Flexibility
Balance
Body Control
Coordination
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Responsibility
Respect
Weather
Indoor Suitable
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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