Awake, Alert, Alive

From the book “Energizers, 88 Quick Movement Activities That refresh and Refocus” by Susan Lattarzi Roser, 2009.  Shared by Margy Carpenter

Awake, Alert, Alive - a fun, challenging energizer that fosters right brain-left brain agility as the hands cross the body’s midline

Grade Level - 3-6
Skills Practiced - Memorizations, rhythm, self control, empathy
Materials Needed - Optional: chart with words

Preparing Students For Success
* Practice signing the song together (can be sung to the tune “If You’re Happy and You Know it”).
* Model and practice actions for each word.
* Start slowly before speeding up!
* Share ways to support success within the group.

Words
I’m awake, alert, alive
Enthusiastic!
I’m awake, alert, alive
Enthusiastic!
I’m awake, alert, alive
Alive, alert, awake
Awake, alert, alive
Enthusiastic!
Actions
Awake: Point to eyes
Alert: Point to brain
Alive: Cross arms over chest
Enthusiastic: Clap thighs once, clasp hands once, snap fingers twice

Variations:
Once the class learns the words, challenge them by going faster
Try it in silence

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