Breathing Techniques as a Game
Deep breathing techniques calm a classroom when the environment is chaotic.
Magic Rocks
Guided imaginative play, using “Magic Rocks” as the transition and resetting into the next role
Theatrical Improvisation
This is a five-minute warm-up designed to create class cohesion and unity while using breath, body, voice, and social interaction. It is a series of warm-ups that, when enough have been taught and revisited several times, can be taken over by, selected by, and led by students.
Brain Dance Warm-Up
Students will be able to explore, co-create and express personal ideas about topics, while recalling the 8-step sequence of the brain dance and expressing their own ways of connecting to the idea.
The A.R.R.T. of Teacher Engagement
This activity encourages teacher engagement through Ask, Reflect, Rejoice, and Take the Lead.
Run to Center
Run to Center is a popular Viewpoints exercise that has been found tohelp students co-regulate during moments of high stress and dysregulation.