Statue Poses
calming activity for kids 4+
Hold simple poses for five calm breaths each.
In short
Statue Poses is a calm movement activity where your child holds simple poses like tree, star or mountain while breathing steadily. All you need is a little floor space. It suits preschoolers who find it hard to switch off after a busy day. It practices balance, a sense of their own body and winding down.
What you need
- Floor spacea few steps
How to play
- Pick three simple poses: tree, star, mountain.
The full instructions are in the printable pack
3 more steps and 3 ideas to make it harder in the printable pack
All further steps and the ideas to make it harder are in the printable pack, together with all sheets to print.
See the printable packWhen it fits
- In the evening before pajamas, when the day was loud and the body still won't settle.
- After running around in the yard or at the playground, as a step back into the house.
- In a hotel room on vacation, since no materials are needed and a small space is enough.
What your child practices
- Balance
- Body awareness
- Winding down
Kids need balance when climbing stairs, walking along a low wall and getting dressed standing up. A sense of their own body shows when a child notices they are getting tense or tired. And winding down after a full day is the hardest part of the day in many families. Statue Poses give this a calm, steady routine that needs very little space.
Works well before or after
Before, Red Light, Green Light is a good fit if energy needs to come out first. Afterward, Shape Breathing makes a very calm ending.