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 crawlers can make yoga fun!
Insects, Bugs, and Creepy Crawlers Themed Yoga Pose Ideas
Bee Pose
Start in tall kneeling. Reach out to the side with both arms. Lean side to side like a bee flying. Add BZZZZ if you would like!
Grasshopper Pose
Start standing with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Lower down into a squat position and hold. Return to standing position or jump! Repeat.
Ladybug Pose
Cobra
Butterfly Pose
Butterfly Pose
Slug Pose
Child’s Pose
Worm Pose
Lay flat on your back with your legs squeezed together. Point your toes. Prop yourself on your elbows keeping your hands on the floor. Lift your belly and chest off the ground. Let your head rest back (it can gently touch the floor). Hold and breathe.
Dragonfly Pose
Lay down on your tummy. Place your hands under your shoulders. Lift up one leg into the air. Use your opposite foot to try to get your leg even higher by placing it on the thigh of your leg that is in the air. Repeat on the opposite side.
Spider Pose
Sit on your bottom with your legs crossed in front of you. Make sure your spine is long and you are sitting tall. Move your arms to the side like a spider.
Snail Pose
Chair Pose
Fly Pose
Airplane Pose
Ant Pose
Start out on your hands and knees. Reach your right arm in front of you. Reach your left leg behind you. Hold. Repeat on the opposite side. Continue repeating side to side.
Lightening Bug Pose
Dancer’s Pose
Insect, Bugs, and Creepy Crawlers Yoga Cards and Printables
Do you love the idea of Insect, Bugs, and Creepy Crawlers yoga? Think of how great it would feel to have all of your insect, bugs, and creepy crawlers yoga created for you! Save yourself the time and effort by getting them right now and having an exciting and fun way to move with an insect theme. Check out all of the different insect themed yoga pose cards and printables Pink Oatmeal has to offer. There are three different sets to choose from. All the sets have the same poses, but a different presentation. Get them all in a large bundle and save!
Go Digital With An Insect Theme
How about a fun movement activity that combines counting and moving!?! Work on one to one correspondence while moving.
GET THE ANT COUNTING GROSS MOTOR GAME
Another must play digital option perfect for spring is the butterfly counting game. This is perfect for BOTH in person and distance learning. This game can be played on your computer, tablet, or interactive whiteboard. Your kids will LOVE this game and so will you.
GET THE BUTTERFLY COUNTING GROSS MOTOR DIGITAL GAME
GET THE INSECT AND BUGS DIGITAL GAME
Insect, Bugs, and Creepy Crawler Resources
Get your hands on all the amazing insect, bugs and creepy crawler resources from Pink Oatmeal. Your kids will LOVE these games and activities, and you will love that they are all done for you.
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