* Just like Simon Says except to call out animals for poses and motions.
* Instruct class to stand up. When you say, “Simon Says…” students do the pose.
* You can demonstrate or let students come up with their own animal motion.
* Ideas for animals include downward dog, cobra, cat, cow, monkey, snake, bird, giraffe, sloth, horse.
* Allow students to take turns leading activities if you wish.
* To wrap up the game, instruct students to pick their favorite animal pose one at a time and hold pose for 5 breaths, then pick another animal post for 5 breaths and so on.
We all need breaks right? Making brain breaks a regular part of the routine will boost things like alertness, energy and focus. It will also add calm and refreshment too. With these brain breaks for kids you will find your students maintain better self-regulation as they learn too.