It’s the simplest kind of brain break in terms of preparation and organization. But it is extremely useful when it comes to teaching children because by repeating after the teacher children not only move and rest but also learn new words and expressions. All you need to do is recite the poems, supplementing each line with certain movements: *** Giraffes are tall, with necks so long. (Stand on tiptoes; raise arms high up into the air.) Elephants' trunks are big and strong. (Make trunk with hand and arm.) Zebras have stripes and can gallop away, (Gallop around in a circle.) While monkeys in the trees do sway. (Sway back and forth.) Old crocodile swims in a pool so deep, (Pretend to swim.) Or lies in the sun and goes to sleep. (Lay head on hands and close eyes.) *** Walking, walking, walking, walking. Hop hop hop, hop hop hop. Running running running Running running running Now we stop. Now we stop. *** (Act out the verses as you say them.) Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around. Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground. Teddy bear, teddy bear, dance on your toes. Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your nose. Teddy bear, teddy bear, stand on your head. Teddy bear, teddy bear, go to bed. Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn out the light. Teddy bear, teddy bear, say good night. *** I can swim like a fish Can you swim like a fish? Can you run like a rabbit? Can you jump like a kangaroo? He can, she can, You can, they can And I can too. Can you sing like a bird? Can you walk like a cat? Can you climb like a monkey in the zoo? He can, she can, You can, they can And I can too. *** I played a game. I rode my bike. I had a snack. I took a hike. I read a book. I watched T.V. I built a fort. I climbed a tree. I surfed the web. I played guitar. I caught a bug inside a jar. I called my friends. I dug a hole. I kicked a ball. I scored a goal. I had a swim. I learned to skate. I played with toys. I stayed up late. It’s fair to say I do like school, but even more, though, weekends rule! | 
