Step-by-Step Instructions
This playful warm-up activity creates an energetic atmosphere through creative movement and physical expression. I’m An Animal Stretch encourages participants to mimic various animal movements while vocalizing the animal’s name. Perfect for classrooms, team-building sessions and youth groups seeking fun, inclusive activities to start a program. The light-hearted nature of this exercise helps reduce inhibitions while promoting body awareness, creativity and group cohesion. Simple to facilitate and requiring no equipment, this versatile energiser works for all ages.
I’m An Animal Stretch – Playful Warm-Up Activity
- Form a circle, ensuring everyone can see and hear you.
- Immediately transform your body into the form of an animal you have announced such as “I’M A CRAB.”
- Repeat who you are several times, inviting the rest of your group to mimic your call and actions, eg move left and right like a crab, using your hands as pincers.
- After a few moments, change into a new animal, eg “I’M AN ELEPHANT, I’M AN ELEPHANT…” etc.
- After three or four animals, invite other group members to randomly transform into a new animal.
- Continue the process for several minutes.
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