Rock, Tree, House | Brain Break





This little game is similar to Rock Paper Scissors. To play: Put on some music and have the kids dance around. When it stops they should become a rock ( squat down with your arms over your head), a tree (wave your hands above your head) or a house (form your arms in an upside down V over your head). Rock breaks house, trees grow out of rocks, and houses are made out of trees.

 God Bless! 

 ~Grama Sue

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