“When you feel like life is out of focus, always return to the basics of life—breathing. No breath, no life.” Mr. Miyagi, The Karate Kid Breath is life. By returning to the basic act of breathing, we can calm our nervous system and regain focus. Here we show you 5 ways … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Teach Breathing Techniques to Kids Using Different Learning Styles
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Bird Yoga: Learn about our Feathered Friends through Movement
Parrot, penguin, and peacock! Three totally different animals that share the main two things that set birds apart from other animals—they all have feathers and wings. Even though penguins don’t use their wings to fly, they use them to jet through the water. So … [Read more...] about Bird Yoga: Learn about our Feathered Friends through Movement
Yoga for Spring (+ Printable Poster)
Spring is almost here! Looking out over a snow-covered backyard, I am definitely ready for spring here on the East Coast of the US. It’s time to get out the spring-themed library books, get outside to observe the changing of the seasons, and put away our winter coats. What … [Read more...] about Yoga for Spring (+ Printable Poster)
Easter Yoga Poses for Kids + Easter Yoga Game
Our local Easter egg hunt marks the beginning of spring for us here in the Northeast of United States. Though we’ve lived here for almost ten years now, the cold winter season still comes as a shock to our family. So any time there’s a chance to bring out cute and colorful spring … [Read more...] about Easter Yoga Poses for Kids + Easter Yoga Game
Yoga Ideas for Passover: Poses and Picture Books
Passover Yoga below. At Kids Yoga Stories, we do our best to cater to the various cultures, religions, and diverse backgrounds around the world. As an international elementary school teacher and a member of a tri-cultural family, I have always understood the importance of … [Read more...] about Yoga Ideas for Passover: Poses and Picture Books
10 Calm Down Corner Ideas for Your Classroom – to Help Students to Breathe, Take a Break, and Regulate
Are you looking to create a calm down corner in your classroom, to help students to focus and self-regulate so that they are ready to learn? A calm down corner is a safe space within the classroom that students can use to relax, express themselves, and refocus if they become … [Read more...] about 10 Calm Down Corner Ideas for Your Classroom – to Help Students to Breathe, Take a Break, and Regulate
How to Do Yoga Games with Large Groups of Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Can you imagine a large group of four-year-olds all focused and engaged in yoga poses with their teacher? Yes, Jodi is one of those teachers who is making this happen. Jodi is a PE teacher and provides 15-minute yoga games for four different Kindergarten to 2nd Grade … [Read more...] about How to Do Yoga Games with Large Groups of Kids (+ Printable Poster)
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
St. Patrick’s Day for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses (+ Printable Poster)
Looking for fun activities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for Kids? Why not read some children’s books and act out this world-renowned Irish holiday through yoga exercises for kids! See below for a list of our five favorite St. Patrick’s Day books that we found in our local … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses (+ Printable Poster)
Learn about Jane Goodall through Books and Movement
For Women’s History Month this year, we are celebrating the life and work of Jane Goodall. Her love and passion for animals and nature inspired her to dedicate her entire life to building awareness for chimpanzees living in Africa and ways we can make a difference to our … [Read more...] about Learn about Jane Goodall through Books and Movement
Ripple Effects of Mindfulness in Schools
Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to another one of our lovely Kids Yoga Stories Ambassadors, Amy Ketner, who shares the amazing benefits of bringing mindfulness in schools! Amy has spent the last 25 years in the counseling field and the last 16 years specifically as … [Read more...] about Ripple Effects of Mindfulness in Schools
Yoga for Beginners: 5 Common Assumptions that Might be Holding You Back
Today’s article has been written by Cassandra Troughton, a teacher’s assistant working in a special education classroom in Canada. We have heard from our community that they know the benefits of the yoga practice, but they have a lot of doubts about how to actually practice. … [Read more...] about Yoga for Beginners: 5 Common Assumptions that Might be Holding You Back
4 Yoga Sutras for Beginners: Teaching Yoga Philosophy to Children
Yoga sutras for beginners. When we think of introducing yoga to children, we normally think of the physical postures—and for good reason. Acting out animals or going on pretend yoga journeys are easy ways to capture young children’s interest. For older children, focusing on … [Read more...] about 4 Yoga Sutras for Beginners: Teaching Yoga Philosophy to Children
5 Tips to Practice Morning Yoga with Young Children Around at Home
Morning yoga with young children. Cassandra, here, Kids Yoga Stories Community Manager! I wanted to share a personal story with you today because it reminds me of a topic that we hear LOTS about: finding the time for morning yoga practice… while you’ve got young children … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Practice Morning Yoga with Young Children Around at Home
7 PRACTICAL and EASY Tips for Incorporating SEL in the Classroom!
Today’s article has been written by our in-house guest writer, Cassandra Troughton, who is a teacher’s assistant working in a special education classroom in Canada. Educators are focusing more on Social-Emotional Learning right now to combat the negative effects of the pandemic, … [Read more...] about 7 PRACTICAL and EASY Tips for Incorporating SEL in the Classroom!
