Pirates seem to be quite a popular theme with the kids that I’ve worked with in the schools. What I like about the pirate theme is that it is quite easy to incorporate into movement. Pirates search for treasure, sail on boats, walk the plank, read maps etc. All of which can be incorporated into movement […]
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I love the fall! If only winter didn’t follow… The start of fall also means the start of the school year around here. One of my activities to work on strength, range of motion, and body awareness with my kids is different yoga poses. A fall theme can easily be integrated into yoga poses making
It’s getting to be that time of the year, where I start thinking back to school! One of the basics we all learn in school is the alphabet. It’s an essential! Learning the alphabet doesn’t have to be boring, but really fun and active. This can be done by incorporating the alphabet with yoga! Movement is
I truly love a western or cowboy theme. I don’t own a pair of cowboy boots or a hat (I really should), but deep down I’m a little bit country at heart. I’m even a big country music lover. Not only is it just plain cool, but a cowboy or western theme can easily be incorporated into brain
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Pets are a big part of the family. I know that are beloved golden retriever Lucy sure is! If only I could stop her shedding! Most kids love to talk about their pets and tell you all about them. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has assumed that the pet was a human
It’s June! Hooray for summers arrival. It’s always so appreciated in the Midwest. I love being able to get outdoors on a more regular basis. I’ll admit, I’m not a cold weather fan, not one tiny bit. Summer is a great time to get outdoors! Around here, we have outdoor yoga classes in the summer
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As a physical therapy student, I had the opportunity to do one of my long rotations down in Arizona. I loved the weather, my rotation, and to my surprise the desert. Being from the Midwest, I thought of the desert as brown. It turned out the desert was a beautiful place! The desert life and landscape
It’s finally the time of the year when we can really get out of the house. People are out and about back on the trails and visiting state parks. Even though I’m from Minnesota, I’m not much of a winter person. I don’t love the cold, but I love being outside. As soon as the
Rainforest themed yoga ideas! A fun way to add movement into your classroom, home, or therapy.
I always believe moving while learning is so important. We expect a lot of our children when it comes to learning, especially our young ones. Kindergarten seems to be the new first grade and preschool is what kindergarten once was. Kids don’t have the opportunities to move like they used too. As requirements and standards go up,
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Today we are talking transportation yoga! What little boy or girl doesn’t love yoga that that is all about cars and trucks! There is just something about things that “go”. Let’s talk about how we can combine transportation and yoga for some fun gross motor and sensory!
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Continuing with the yoga theme we are onto camping today! I love the thought of camping. Being outdoors, sitting around a fire, and chatting with friends and family. In reality, I love the thought, but when it comes down to it…I don’t camp. I prefer hot showers and my nice comfortable bed. When I was
I’ve been sharing about different yoga ideas over the past few weeks. My kids have been going crazy over themed yoga. This week I’m stepping away from the animal yoga, and going to the circus. The circus still has animals of course! It wasn’t until last year that I really went to “the circus.” We visited
This week we are talking ocean themed yoga and movements. In the past couple of weeks I’ve shared about zoo themed yoga and farm yoga and movements. The ocean is another great place to learn and play. Ocean themed yoga is perfect for toddlers through elementary school-aged children.
This week we are talking farm yoga and movements. Last week I shared about zoo themed yoga. The farm is another awesome place for kids to visit and explore. My son is particularly fond of the farm. He’s pretty darn good at all the farm animal sounds! Yoga can easily be incorporated into a
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Who doesn’t love the zoo? We spend a lot of time at our local zoo. It’s a favorite in both the summer and the winter. It helps that we live close and have a season pass! Zoo animals can play a part in child development as well. Think of how a child learns animal sounds,