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Ninja Yoga Poses for Strength, Focus and Calm
A few months back, Kati told us a story about how her five-year-old son naturally gravitates to her when she’s practicing yoga. He climbs on her in different poses, and then they invent new names for the partner poses. As much as she loves her boys creating games around her … [Read more...] about Ninja Yoga Poses for Strength, Focus and Calm
Teach the Water Cycle in an Active, Engaging Way through Movement: Try Water Cycle Yoga!
Are you looking to teach your children about the water cycle in a fun and creative way? By adding yoga poses for kids to your science class, you’ll get students up and moving while learning something new. By engaging their bodies, minds, and spirits in this … [Read more...] about Teach the Water Cycle in an Active, Engaging Way through Movement: Try Water Cycle Yoga!
Mother’s Day Yoga: Calming Partner Yoga Poses to Practice Together
My mom gave me the gift of yoga when I was a child growing up. And now I get to give my daughter the gift of yoga, too—this time, in the form of Mother’s Day yoga. Parenting is hard. But it’s worth it in those magical moments when we’re in tune with our children, all our … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Yoga: Calming Partner Yoga Poses to Practice Together
Calling All Dog-Lovers: Try Dog Yoga!
Dog yoga below. Dogs are people’s best friends, right! My daughter was attacked by a dog when she was two, so she was terrified of dogs for years. If a dog was anywhere in sight, she would scream and jump up into my arms. It was heart-breaking for her to go through so much … [Read more...] about Calling All Dog-Lovers: Try Dog Yoga!
6 Picture Books About Kindness and Gratitude
“How do we add yoga to our curriculum without taking up any extra time?” We hear this question a lot from the teachers in our Kids Yoga Stories community who manage jam-packed schedules, while catering to the diverse needs of their students. One easy way to integrate … [Read more...] about 6 Picture Books About Kindness and Gratitude
The Three Little Pigs Activities for Preschool Yoga
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
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 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
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
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!
