When you want to start group singing, these activities help children warm up their bodies and then sing more freely. Take these gently so that children don't get dizzy by holding their breath for too long.
Stretch and relax Ask the children to stretch and then relax their upper bodies, including arms, shoulders, and necks. This can help them feel calm if they've been exerting themselves, or help them to settle and listen.
Understanding breath control
* Ask the children to imagine that their insides are like an empty bottle.
When they breathe in, keeping their shoulders down, the 'bottle' fills up with air from the bottom upwards. When the bottle is full, the lid is screwed on and the air held in.
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