Warm Up and Cool Down Generator

Two teams race to collect beanbags from a central hoop into their own. Add a rule: can only carry one at a time.

In pairs, one leads slow movements (arm circles, lunges, hops) and the partner mirrors them. Swap after 30s.

Teacher holds up a coloured cone and drops it — pupils sprint forward only when it touches the floor.

Minnows run from one safe zone to the other while 2 sharks try to tag them. Tagged pupils become seaweed (stuck but can tag).

Pupils jog around the space. Shout a number — they form groups of exactly that size. Odd ones out do 5 star jumps.

Pupils move in super slow motion between gentle yoga-style poses (tree, mountain, child's pose). Hold each for 10s.

Lie on backs, eyes closed or looking up. Teacher describes a calm scene while pupils breathe slowly.

In pairs, pupils copy their partner's slow stretches. Encourage long, controlled holds.

Move slowly through 4 poses: mountain → forward fold → downward dog → child's pose. Repeat twice.

Shake out arms, then legs, then whole body like cooked spaghetti. Finish with 3 slow shoulder rolls each way.