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I’m An Animal Stretch

Playful warm-up activity to energise groups through movement.

I’m An Animal Stretch

Playful warm-up activity to energise groups through movement.

Playful Warm-Up Activity

This energising warm-up exercise creates a fun atmosphere through creative movement and physical expression. I’m An Animal Stretch is a playful warm-up activity that encourages participants to mimic various animal movements as a group. The light-hearted, inclusive nature of this game helps reduce inhibitions while promoting body awareness, creativity and group cohesion. This simple, versatile energiser works for all ages.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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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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