Focus & Calm2 min High None
Shake it down
8-7-6 countdown shaking every limb.
Quick physical reset — wakes the brain.
Instructions
Everyone stands. Shake right hand 8 times, left 8, right foot 8, left 8. Count aloud. Then 7-7-7-7. Then 6-6-6-6… down to 1. Final round: 'YES!'.
Classroom timer
2:00
Best used when
Students have been sitting too long.
Variation
Silent version — shake without counting.
Time
2 min
Noise
High
Prep
None
How did it go?
Quick evaluation — helps you find what works again.