Basic Stretching

Have your kids join you on the rug or in an open area of your classroom where they can spread out. Have them follow you through a series of stretching exercises. Some basic stretches include:

• finger to toes
• reaching for the sky
• arm circles
• leg stretches on the floor
• side-bends

Relaxing in this way for a few minutes helps stretch the mind too. Kids will be better prepared to go back to work!