Obstacle Course Day / Gentle Tai Chi Warm-up
Gentle Tai Chi Warm-up
Children follow slow, flowing tai chi-style movements to stretch, breathe and focus. A calm, settling start before an active day.
How to run it
- Gather children in a spacious circle with room to move.
- Lead slow breathing in and out with arms rising and falling.
- Demonstrate a few flowing moves and repeat them together.
- Finish with stillness and a quiet check-in.
Make it easier or harderUse animal names for moves with younger children; older children can lead a sequence.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children practise breathing and body awareness, supporting wellbeing and self-regulation.
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