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
Kids W sitting doesn’t seem like a big deal. Kids do it. Did you know that regular “W sitting” isn’t good for children? Sure, almost all kids do this from time to time. I’m speaking of children who do it repeatedly and habitually. That’s when it becomes a problem. W
Looking for fine motor activities for preschoolers? Here are some great options that can help develop your child’s fine motor skills and prepare them for success in school. Some of the best fine motor activities for 3-year-olds include finger painting, bead stringing, and fine-motor focused games like “Pick Up Sticks”.
So often I hear a parent say, “I can’t do yoga, I’m not flexible at ALL!” Truth is, you don’t have to be flexible to do yoga. At all. In fact, it’s very forgiving. It’s is all about accepting your body and what it’s capable of on any given day.
Movement and learning aren’t often associated together. We’ve learned about the benefits of outdoor play, but what about moving and learning? Is there a link? Not surprisingly, there is! Many early childhood teachers will tell you there is, and in my experience teaching yoga, these kiddos remember every pose, every
Quite awhile back I wrote a post on making sensory bottles. I have made MANY since then and I wanted to share some more tips to help you get the kind you want, or the the kind you may need. Of course it’s a great activity to do with your
This may very well be one of my all time favorite posts to write here on Yogalore and More. I always get excited when I make something cool that the children enjoy (and I enjoy too!). We talk so much about how important sensory experiences are for preschoolers and the
Are sorting activities for preschoolers really that fun? Recently I did a post on how I made my easy peazy light table/board. As I mentioned in that post, the children (all my classes, ages 2 to 6) really enjoyed the light table. We sometimes use printables on the table and
You may think yoga for babies is crazy — babies can’t do yoga! Originally when I was developing the YoGalore curriculum, I had preschoolers and school age children in mind. Not because I didn’t think YoGalore was for older or younger children, but mostly because I was more familiar with
*photo courtesy Kids Collective Preschool Natural playgrounds or playscapes are all the rage right now — but why? Why natural and recycled materials over the pre-fab playground equipment? There are many benefits to having a natural playground at your school, church or even in your backyard. The great thing