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Silent Star

TOF

Description

A simple grounding activity where children hold a star-shaped pose in silence and end with a deep breath.

Details

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7 - 10 years
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Any number of players
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Less than 5 minutes
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No materials

Tags

Body Awareness, Focused, Self Regulation/ Impuse Control, Remote-Friendly

Instructions:

1. Stand like a star (arms and legs wide).

2. Hold the position silently for 30 seconds.

3. End with a deep breath in and out.

Variations & tips:

1. During the 30 seconds, count down to a positive word: "Strong... Calm... Happy... etc"

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