Category: yoga in the classroom

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lesson plans

Dinosaur Preschool Books

There are so many dinosaur preschool books available now, it’s hard to know which ones are good fits for your preschoolers. Because dinosaurs are my FAVORITE preschool theme, I’ve read a LOT of dinosaur books with my students. I think it depends on what you’re looking for in choosing some

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Activities with/for kids

Children’s Yoga Poses: An Introduction

Children’s yoga poses don’t have to be difficult to introduce. You may be surprised at how easy it is to introduce your children or students to yoga, which can help instill a lifelong love of yoga. Yoga is an excellent way to introduce children of all ages, including toddlers preschoolers,

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yoga-classroom
lesson plans

What’s a Yoga Classroom? Change How You Teach Preschool!

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

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Activities with/for kids

Yoga Cube Pose Cards: Fun Movement Game

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,

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yoga for kids

Brain Breaks for Kindergarteners

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

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movement and games

Movement Helps Children Learn

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

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yoga at home

Yoga Games for Children

Yoga games for children offer a great way to get little ones interested and engaged in yoga. Not only do yoga games help children learn poses, but they also promote healthy physical activity and teach important life skills such as teamwork, focus, and deep breathing. There are many different yoga

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preschool-curriculum
preschoolers

Need a Preschool Curriculum? Try Yogalore!

If you’re looking for a preschool curriculum that incorporates movement, physical activity and sensory activities, look no further than Yogalore. This comprehensive set of lesson plans utilizes simple movements to teach important preschool concepts and skills, helping your little ones get ready for kindergarten and beyond. Whether you’re a preschool

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yoga for kids

Yoga for Kids: Using Yoga to Teach Preschool

Yoga for kids is a great teaching tool. It thrills me to no end that many preschool and kindergarten teachers are using yoga regularly in their classrooms. Yoga has so many benefits for children — not just physical benefits, but also emotional/mental benefits. Before I go any further with using

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