Energizers get your classroom or school moving. They’re quick, fun ideas that are easy to implement throughout the day for a lively pick-me-up. Each document below is a separate activity.
Even though COVID-19 has put limitations on how schools promote physical activity, there are still many ways to engage students in movement in a safe way. This resource has simple go-to ideas to move and have fun in the classroom while respecting distancing guidelines.
With APPLE Schools' support, Ever Active Schools developed this resource to get kids moving like the animals on the alphabet cards. Stomp like an elephant, crawl like a bear, or gorilla squat! Print them for your classroom to keep your students moving every day.
Develop imaginations with this physical activity and play-based energizer where the teacher reads different sentences to the class such as “jog in place as if a big scary bear is chasing you”.
Getting into groups or partners is a highly stressful ordeal for kids, for fear of being chosen last. This activity can create new kinds of partners and reduces the stress of pairing up.