Yoga

Now that the end of September is here, can we start talking Halloween?  I think we can.  Heck, the stores have had Halloween costumes out for well over a month.  Some stores even have Christmas out.  I’m not quite ready for that.  Now that we are talking Halloween, let’s talk about some fun ideas for […]

Are you looking for a fun way to add movement to a lesson or as part of your kids day?  Maybe you really want to make movement fun?  Maybe you have kids that love superheros?  How about trying Superhero Yoga? Superhero Themed Yoga is great for those who love yoga and also works wonderful for

Do you ever take a deep breath to relax?  Do you ever feel like your kids need to do this too?  This stopping what you are doing, taking a deep breath and re-centering can be effective!   I know I’ll often times have my 3 year old “take a few deep breaths” when he is “losing

How many kids do you know that say they want to visit space?  I’m sure there are a few out there!  Space can be a really fun unit to learn about.  As a teacher, adding yoga to your space unit adds a fun learning component with the benefit of movement to your lesson.  Maybe you

Spring is in full swing.  The birds are chirping, plants are blooming, the air is warmer, and the days are longer.  At my house this means that gardening is beginning.  My thumb isn’t green, more yellow really, but I try.  This year I plan to plant lettuce, peppers, green beans, tomatoes, and flowers.  Gardening is

You have great ideas for learning about all the different continents of the world, but you need just that one extra thing.  You are doing a unit on Africa and are looking for something a little more fun.  You have busy little kids who love animals and yoga.  You have kids that love movement and

Do you have a great lesson set up for Earth Day?  Maybe you are missing just one extra thing to incorporate into an Earth Day theme or maybe your are looking for any kind of Earth Day activity out there!  Maybe you are ready to try something out of your comfort zone!  Earth Day kids

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the kids are wiggling!   Everyone wants to get outside, but there are still things that have to get accomplished like it or not.    Make it a little easier on the kids this Spring by giving them opportunities to move!  Try some spring themed yoga for

Ladybugs, spiders, and worms make for a fun learning experience for kids.  Do you know what can make it even more fun and change things up from the same old, same old?  How about trying to incorporate yoga into your lesson.  The great thing is you are incorporating movement into learning!  Insects, bugs, and creepy

Are you working on nursery rhymes right now and looking for a fun addition to your typical lessons?  Or maybe you are looking for a fun way to incorporate movement into your day?  Do you have little ones that love to move?  All of these problems can easily be solved with nursery rhyme yoga.  

It’s March and the kids are starting to get anxious to get out.  You are noticing an increase in the amount of wiggling and squirming.  You have a lot that you need to get done, but you want the kids to pay attention.  Or maybe, you are on the search for a fun activity to

The kid in the back of the classroom is wiggling.  The girl next to the window continues to tap her pencil.  The boy right in front of you looks like he is half asleep and all you want to do is get through teaching your habitats lesson!  What can you do about this?  How about

The winter solstice has come and gone.  When I look out the window I don’t really recognize it as winter yet, even in Minnesota.  Truthfully, I’m not complaining, but I realize that it’s only a matter of time before winter is in full swing around here. Yoga is a great way to stay nice and

It’s that time of the year again when we have to get all bundled up to go outside.  Honestly, it’s been a really nice fall/early winter around here.  We don’t even have snow on the ground!  This is rare for Minnesota.  I’ll be honest, I don’t care if we have a white Christmas.  I’m one