Today, we are excited to introduce you to Synthia Gerson, a preschool yoga teacher and a Kids Yoga Stories Ambassador. Synthia shares how she put together “The Three Little Pigs” activities for her preschool yoga class, including a yoga book, yoga poses, and art activity. What a … [Read more...] about The Three Little Pigs Activities for Preschool Yoga
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How to Apply for Grants for School Yoga Programs
Are you interested in applying for grants for yoga programs, but stuck on how to do it? Please meet Leslie Wolfe, a PE teacher from Missouri and a Kids Yoga Stories School Yoga Program graduate, who shares her experience of applying for a grant for her yoga program. Leslie … [Read more...] about How to Apply for Grants for School Yoga Programs
Fun and Easy Ideas for Preschool Yoga to Engage and Educate (Tips from a Preschool Yoga Teacher)
Preschool yoga: we hear from our community that you love teaching yoga to preschoolers but struggle to keep their attention for a 30-minute session. So we sat down with Cheryl Silberman, one of our amazing Kids Yoga Stories Ambassadors, to see if she could provide us with some … [Read more...] about Fun and Easy Ideas for Preschool Yoga to Engage and Educate (Tips from a Preschool Yoga Teacher)
Halloween Preschool Yoga: Learn Life Cycle of a Pumpkin through Movement
Halloween is such a fun time of year for little ones—all the costumes, family get-togethers, treats, and celebrations! But the weather also changes, and sometimes it’s hard to get outside to get ample exercise and fresh air. If you’re looking for a fun and active … [Read more...] about Halloween Preschool Yoga: Learn Life Cycle of a Pumpkin through Movement
16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program
School yoga: how do we successfully integrate yoga in schools? The evidence is clear—school yoga is not a trend. It is here to stay. A couple years ago, Andrea Hyde, a qualitative researcher, asked the group of us at the Yoga in Schools Symposium for stories of school … [Read more...] about 16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program
3 Transformational Takeaways from School Yoga Bootcamp
Please welcome our guest writer, Cassandra Troughton, who graciously shares her takeaways from last summer’s School Yoga Bootcamp. We heard from our community that educators were looking for a way to create customized School Yoga Programs for their school communities, so we … [Read more...] about 3 Transformational Takeaways from School Yoga Bootcamp
How to Find Funding for School Yoga Programs
We have heard a lot from our Kids Yoga Stories community about the challenges of securing funds for your school yoga and mindfulness programs. The major benefit of yoga and mindfulness is that it costs nothing to take a few breaths and move your body into various … [Read more...] about How to Find Funding for School Yoga Programs
What I Learned from the School Yoga Bootcamp (And Simone Biles)
Last week, my daughter and I were watching the gymnastics at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. I was explaining to her why Simone Biles, one of the greatest athletes in the world, decided to pull out of the US team finals. She realized that her mental health was at risk. She … [Read more...] about What I Learned from the School Yoga Bootcamp (And Simone Biles)
Success Story: Grant for a School Yoga and Mindfulness Program
We often hear from our Kids Yoga Stories community that they need help with securing funding for school yoga programs. There are in fact several ways to get funding, including local donors, community groups, grants, or professional development funds. Today, I would love you to … [Read more...] about Success Story: Grant for a School Yoga and Mindfulness Program
5 Sweet Treats Yoga Poses for Kids – Fun Yoga Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten!
One of our lovely Kids Yoga Stories Ambassadors who is also a preschool yoga teacher, Cheryl Silberman of Rock Zen Roll Yoga, asked if we could put together some Sweet Treats Yoga Cards for her students. We would love to share five of the Sweet Treats yoga poses with you … [Read more...] about 5 Sweet Treats Yoga Poses for Kids – Fun Yoga Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten!
How to Teach Yoga in Schools (And Get Paid for It!)
Are you a kids yoga teacher or instructor looking to teach yoga in schools (and get paid for it)? You offer amazing services that make a difference in the lives of children. You understand the value of bringing yoga to kids. Yoga can help kids with: Anxiety management … [Read more...] about How to Teach Yoga in Schools (And Get Paid for It!)
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Mindfulness in Preschool: Tips for Teaching Yoga to Children Virtually
Please welcome our guest writer today, Denise Shields, who is a preschool teacher from Virginia. When she had to close her preschool last year due to COVID restrictions, Denise brought her preschool program online to offer a virtual experience to young children. Today, she shares … [Read more...] about Mindfulness in Preschool: Tips for Teaching Yoga to Children Virtually
Quick Ways to Add Yoga Resources to Your Quarantine Homeschool
It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing quarantine homeschool for two weeks now. The new “norm” of a homeschool schedule has been challenging to figure out. And just like life right now, it’s been changing daily. In the chaos, I keep repeating in my … [Read more...] about Quick Ways to Add Yoga Resources to Your Quarantine Homeschool
How to Integrate Yoga in your Home School (+ Printable Poster)
Bring the healthy benefits of yoga into your home schooling curriculum with these twenty-five kids yoga ideas. Also, check out the printable poster for forty ways to practice classroom yoga. How to Do Yoga in your Home School Take yoga breaks to either bring calm or help … [Read more...] about How to Integrate Yoga in your Home School (+ Printable Poster)
