Your Yoga Game of the Month is :
Banana Game
Great Opening Activity & Warm Up
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ABOUT THIS GAME:
Such a simple game and all time favourite because children love NOT being caught out you.
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AGE RANGE:
4 -7 years (Nursery - Year 2) Although Year 6 love it too!! |
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POSTURES:
Banana |
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SKILLS:
Listening , participating , following rules of the game |
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RESOURCES:
Game Card / Banana Posture Card |
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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WHAT TO DO
Teach Banana Posture and the song , as follows :I'm a banana
I'm a banana
I'm a banana , nana, nana ,nana
I'm a banana
Oh I'm a banana
I'm a banana , nana, nana
Nooh
Explain that you have a target of (say) 4 children who will be caught out if they continue to move or sing when you have stopped. Whoever is out can simply sit in Good Sitting on their mat. Most children will try hard not to be caught out. It's a great sidestretch and the song is catchy too.
Extensions
Increase your target !
They will love this
If you would like to see more games like this have a look at : Yoga Games to Teach in Schools
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