Some of my students’ favourite animal poses

Due to the energetic nature of my class, I introduced animal stretches as a way to help students focus on their animal research projects. I created a quiet, calm environment by turning off some of the classroom lights and maintained a calm energy while facilitating different animal stretches. Once I modelled a few poses, students began volunteering to create their own. In addition to developing core body strength, this activity nurtured student creativity and promoted self-regulation.