Rain Massage
Rain massage: in a line or circle, students give the person in front a gentle "rain" massage on the back with fingertips, with permission.
How to play
- Sit in a circle facing the back of the next person.
- Ask permission.
- Drizzle: fingertips tapping lightly; storm: soft palms; sun: slow circles.
- Turn around and repeat.
Rules
- Permission first.
- Gentle touch, never on the neck.
Variations
Easier
Self-massage.
Standard
Circle massage.
Harder
Students tell the weather story.
Adaptations
- Contact-averse: self-massage.
- Sensory sensitivities: lighter touch.
Learning goals
- Relax.
- Respect and care.
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