Waking up in the morning can be a challenge for kids. Why not get them moving with fun yoga poses? Kids love the sense of accomplishment that comes with mastering certain poses and it’s a great way to get their body going in the morning. Since yoga is low-impact, it’s
I know. A preschool “yoga classroom”. Sounds kind of odd, right? Think of it more like this: a yoga-based classroom for preschoolers. How is it different from other classrooms? How does it help you teach? First the BenefitsYoga has so many benefits for children. It can help calm or energize
A sensory kit can provide hours of fun for children. We put together a few themed sensory kits to give you some ideas to put together sensory activity kits for your children or students. This post will also give information about our sensory kits * for our school families who have
Sensory play benefits for children are truly immeasurable. I am a huge fan of sensory play*. When I say that, I don’t mean, “I am a huge fan of sensory play for little children.” I mean, “I am a huge fan of sensory play for MYSELF!” Yes, I do enjoy sensory
Spring is a great time for kindergarteners to have fun with activities that help them learn and grow. There are lots of spring themed activities that kids of all ages can enjoy! From bird watching and nature walks to gardening, painting, and crafting projects – there’s something spring-related out there
When social media starts taking up too much of your time, it could be a sign that it’s time to take a social media unplug. A social media unplug from social media is when a person temporarily disconnects from all social networks and spend some time away from them. This
Creating a new sensory activity for preschool can be a challenge when you feel like you have “done it all”. Making a sensory bin is an easy and fun way to keep your preschooler entertained while learning. Sensory play for preschoolers is important. All you need are a few simple
These yoga cube pose cards might be one of my absolute favorite game day activities with my students. And they love it too! I bought the soft photo cubes on Amazon and they have been a huge hit. I have designed these cards for many of our themes we do,
Brain breaks for kindergarteners should be a regular part of their day. Brain breaks are short periods of time that children can take to move, stretch and refocus their brain. These activities can help improve overall brain function and attention span, as well as reducing stress. For kindergarteners, brain breaks
We know movement helps children learn, but why? How? Simply put, movement helps stimulate a child’s brain. When movement activities are incorporated into learning experiences, they help develop pathways in the brain and improve cognitive functions like focus and concentration. This can be especially beneficial for children who have difficulty