Focus & Calm5 min Low None

Still as a Statue

Students freeze completely — and try to hold it for longer each round.

Teaches physical self-regulation — students discover they have more control over their bodies than they think.

Instructions

Everyone stands up. On your signal, they must freeze completely — no movement, no sound. Time them. Tell them their record after each round and challenge them to beat it. Do 3 rounds. Debrief: what did you have to do to stay still?

Classroom timer

5:00

Best used when

When a class is physically restless and cannot settle into work.

Variation

Add a challenge: freeze while balancing on one leg.

Time

5 min

Noise

Low

Prep

None

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How did it go?

Quick evaluation — helps you find what works again.