Chinese Zodiac signs to celebrate Lunar New Year for Kids What’s your Chinese Zodiac sign? 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit! A few years ago, our neighbor, who is from Hong Kong, introduced us to Lunar New Year for kids. She brought in oranges and other Chinese treats, we … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
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Morning Yoga for Kids: 4 Yoga and Mindfulness Ideas for the Classroom to Get Children Ready to Learn
Morning yoga for kids. You may be thinking, I understand the benefits of yoga, but I don’t understand how it’s possible to integrate yoga and mindfulness to my already-jam-packed curriculum. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. With the increase in mental … [Read more...] about Morning Yoga for Kids: 4 Yoga and Mindfulness Ideas for the Classroom to Get Children Ready to Learn
How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (+ Printable Poster)
When I asked a group of kindergarten teachers which challenges in the classroom kept them up at night, here’s what they said: Does this sound familiar? I’ve been hearing that children everywhere are having dysregulation issues. Some people say it’s due to increased … [Read more...] about How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (+ Printable Poster)
How to Adapt Yoga for Diverse Students
How to adapt yoga for diverse students? We’ve heard from our Kids Yoga Stories community about the challenges of adapting yoga and mindfulness practices when working with children of diverse needs. We hope that by sharing each other’s tips and strategies, we can find … [Read more...] about How to Adapt Yoga for Diverse Students
16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program
School yoga: how do we successfully integrate yoga in schools? Teachers are hearing about the benefits of yoga in the classroom. Documentaries are being filmed showing the before-and-after transformation of classrooms since they have added yoga and mindfulness to their daily … [Read more...] about 16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program
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!)
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
5 Woodland Forest Animals Yoga Poses Using a Chair (+ Printable Poster)
This post is part of our chair yoga poses series! Today's theme feature woodland forest animals! These five woodland forest animals-themed yoga poses could be done: during a transition time in the classroomduring a subject change in your homeschool classroomat home when … [Read more...] about 5 Woodland Forest Animals Yoga Poses Using a Chair (+ Printable Poster)
40 Kid-Friendly Chair Yoga Poses
Below is a list of basic chair yoga poses, which are ancient yoga poses that have been adapted to practice using a chair. These chair yoga poses could be used in your classroom, homeschool, or in a small space for transitions, movement breaks, or for introducing a new topic. The … [Read more...] about 40 Kid-Friendly Chair Yoga Poses
25 Camping Yoga Pose Ideas for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Bring the fun of camping to your home, studio, or classroom through imagination and movement - try these camping yoga poses for kids and read these recommended camping books for kids! We love camping! My family did loads of camping when we were kids, so it’s super exciting … [Read more...] about 25 Camping Yoga Pose Ideas for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
10-Minute Ideas to Teach Yoga on Zoom
After talking to a few guidance counselors lately about their experiences with integrating yoga activities, I thought it might be helpful to share some tips on how to teach yoga on Zoom—especially if you’re working one-on-one with a student or in a small … [Read more...] about 10-Minute Ideas to Teach Yoga on Zoom
Yoga Storytime Videos for your Google Classroom
Yoga storytime videos all ready for your Google Classroom! Whether your class is learning via virtual classroom, a hybrid, or in person this coming school year, one thing we all share is the desire for children to continue their love of reading. The benefit of yoga books, … [Read more...] about Yoga Storytime Videos for your Google Classroom
7 Ways to Deal with Classroom Behavior in a Yoga Class
One of the challenges that we face is how to effectively and kindly manage behaviors in our yoga classrooms. Children come to yoga classes with all kinds of needs, interests, abilities, temperaments, and behaviors. It’s up to us to create a safe, organized, and calm environment … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Deal with Classroom Behavior in a Yoga Class
Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
Are you looking for easy chair yoga themes for your classroom or homeschool? I’ve put together a list of themes from our monthly chair yoga series to give you a starting point to introduce movement in the classroom in a fun, creative, and easy way. Each theme includes five … [Read more...] about Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
Monthly Kids Yoga Themes
Are you looking for easy kids yoga themes? One of the challenges readers have shared over the years is how to add yoga into their curriculum, classes, or home life with ease and simplicity. There are tons of ways to integrate yoga, but adults with limited time (and that’s just … [Read more...] about Monthly Kids Yoga Themes
