Current Game of the Month

	ABOUT THIS GAME: All children adore this game based on Grandma's Footsteps. This is the game that will reinforce Tree Posture, will help children get to grips with balancing and encourage them to be still and focused.
	AGE RANGE: 4 -11 years (Reception - Year 6)
	POSTURES: TREE
	SKILLS: Focusing , Balancing listening, self control
	RESOURCES: Game Card & Posture Card
	LEARNING OUTCOMES: Can I stand in TREE FEET ? Can I stand quietly focused in TREE POSTURE? Can I follow instructions ?

WHAT TO DO

Children stand in Stick Posture on their mats facing towards the centre of the circle . Position yourself at the centre of the circle . Show the children how you want them to tip toe towards you emphasising the slow motion movement .

On the 'GO' signal children tip toe slowly forward. Teacher calls out ' Sneaky Trees 'and children come into Tree Posture quietly , calmly and focused.

Look out for opportunities to compliment children on the three important aspects of the Tree Posture. I.e Tree Feet, hands stretching up , and calm focus on a specific object.

Repeat three times

Extensions

Have the children stand in a straight line on one side of the hall (Use a long rope as a guide)

•WHAT ARE YOU FOCUSED ON? Position various interesting objects in their eye line that the children can focus on. Encourage them to focus on one of the objects when they are in Tree Posture. It makes it more fun if Teacher has to guess which object a child is focused on.

•NAIL, TIGHTROPE & MUD GAME: This is a big favourite. Repeat as above. Pretend that you have scattered sharp nails in the way and children have to act out what happens when they step on the sharp nails. Of course when you shout ‘Sneaky Trees’, they have to stop and stand quietly focused in Tree Posture.

Repeat with Tightrope and Mud. It is a game of great contrasts…. the excitement of walking through mud, over nails and along the tightrope compared to the stillness and concentration in Tree Posture

If you would like to see more games like this have a look at : Yoga Games to Teach in Schools

Your Yoga Game of the Month is :

Sneaky Trees

Without doubt the most popular children's yoga game on the planet