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# 10 Festive Cool Down Ideas

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## 10 Festive Cool Down Ideas

A cool down is a great way to help pupils gradually lower their heart rate, relax their muscles and return to the classroom feeling calm and ready to learn.

Here are 10 simple Christmas-themed cool down activities to finish your festive PE lesson.

### 1. Decorating the Christmas Tree

Stand tall and stretch your arms up high to place a star on top of the Christmas tree. Slowly bend down to pick up another decoration before reaching up again. Repeat with gentle, controlled movements.

### 2. Catching Snowflakes

Imagine snowflakes gently falling from the sky. Slowly reach your arms up, out to the sides and down towards the floor to catch them. Encourage pupils to move slowly and stretch in different directions.

### 3. Santa's Deep Breathing

Stand or sit comfortably. Breathe in slowly through your nose as you imagine filling Santa's sack with presents. Breathe out gently through your mouth as you deliver them. Repeat five times.

### 4. Sleeping Polar Bear

Lie comfortably on your back, pretending to be a polar bear resting in a cosy winter den. Close your eyes if comfortable and focus on taking slow, gentle breaths.

### 5. Wrapping Presents

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and gently rotate your upper body from side to side, as though wrapping a large Christmas present. Keep movements slow and controlled.

### 6. Penguin Waddle

Take small, slow steps around the space, just like a penguin walking across the ice. Gradually slow your movements before coming to a stop and stretching your legs.

### 7. Christmas Star Stretch

Stand with your feet apart and stretch your arms out wide to make a Christmas star shape. Slowly reach one arm towards the ceiling, return to the middle and repeat on the other side.

### 8. Building a Snowman

Pretend to roll a giant snowball by slowly bending your knees and reaching towards the floor. Gradually stand taller as you imagine stacking snowballs to build your snowman.

### 9. Watching the Northern Lights

Stand still and imagine colourful lights dancing across the winter sky. Slowly move your arms from side to side, following the imaginary lights with gentle, flowing movements.

### 10. Christmas Wish Relaxation

Finish your lesson with a peaceful Christmas moment. Ask pupils to sit or lie comfortably, take a few slow breaths and imagine a calm, snowy winter scene.

Encourage pupils to relax their shoulders, breathe gently and enjoy a quiet moment before returning to the classroom.

**Teacher Tip:** Choose two or three of these activities to create a five-minute festive cool down, or use a different activity at the end of each PE lesson throughout December.

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