Weather back massage

In pairs, children draw the weather forecast on a partner's back: sunshine, drizzle, wind and a storm – a calming game.

Steps

1. Children sit in pairs, one behind the other. They ask: 'May I give you a massage?'
2. The teacher reads a forecast and children draw it on the back: the sun is shining (a circle and rays), it's drizzling (tapping fingertips).
3. The wind blows (stroking with whole hands), thunder rumbles (gentle drumming with fists), lightning flashes (a quick zigzag with a finger).
4. The weather clears: the sun shines again and the hands rest calmly on the back, keeping it warm.
5. Swap roles. At the end children say which weather felt nicest.

Tip: A child who doesn't want to be touched can massage a ball or a teddy's back – they have the right to say no. Agree a 'stop' signal beforehand.