Have you noticed how much preschoolers love to hop? They hop on one foot, they hop on two feet, and sometimes they even invent new hopping games. While hopping may seem like just another playful activity, it holds much more significance. In this blog post, we’ll explore the surprising benefits
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
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,
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
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
I have an entire board on Pinterest of nothing but activities for books by Eric Carle. No surprise, I’m a big fan. Eric Carle has written and illustrated so many amazing books that not only teach children things like days of the week, colors, numbers, eating healthy and the life cycles of
Children’s yoga poses. What comes to your mind when you read that phrase? For a lot of people, they picture children with their little bodies contorted in all kinds of crazy ways. Or they may think, “I’m not flexible! I can’t do that!” I want to dispel any myths or
Movement games and activities are a wonderful way to engage with children while also being beneficial in a variety of ways. In Yogalore we try to include some games and activities after our sensory/creative exploration which are fun and challenging while also being active to help improve with both fine