Animal Forms
Move like an animal! For this nature-based activity, head outside and into a forest or onto a beach where you can walk quickly, run, jog or hike.
The goal is for children to stay in motion for several minutes at a time. One person is in charge of calling out actions for your child(ren) to perform. For example:
– “Jump high off the ground like a mule deer!”
– “Move silently and stealthy like a fox.”
– “Take giant steps like an elephant!”
– “Swing through the vines like a monkey.”
– “Crawl like crocodile.”
Mimic the animals you see on your walks. What does a raven sounds like? How does a deer run?
Make animal forms with your body parts! Take turns in making your animal and have the rest of your family guess what animal you are.
