All of us are bombarded with advertisements, pressured to always gather more, and are rarely satisfied by simply being. This is especially true for our children, as they may not yet have the ability to filter through the materialistic messages; instead, their "need"...
Increasingly, classroom teachers and school staff are being asked to guide and instruct children experiencing trauma and trauma-related responses. These adverse childhood experiences (ACES) can include any traumatic event, like abuse, caregiver addiction, and divorce....
It’s pretty easy to show kids the connection between summer and the element of fire. What’s less obvious is the connection between autumn and the element of water. While not all systems regarding the elements make this particular association, read on to see how you...
*Today's guest blogger is Whitney, 15 year old daughter of a "hippie yoga mom" My mom is a hippie yoga mom. She wears flowy pants, burns incense, makes BBQ jackfruit, and even has a bobblehead Hotei on the dashboard of her car (I thought it was a Buddha; I was quickly...
Does anyone have a really easy-going child, until it comes time for homework? (Raises hand emphatically!) Is anyone a homeschooling mom that loves teaching their child, until they come across something difficult and they become difficult in return? (Still raising hand...
Hey you, with the pumpkin latte! Looking for some new ideas for your Kids Yoga class? With a few props and lots of imagination, you can turn your everyday class into a scary (but mostly fun and silly) Halloween adventure. Grab a witch’s hat and some black and orange...
*Most of these activities can be modified easily for virtual classes.* Halloween is often a very exciting time of year for children. Between the spooky decorations, the piles of candy, and the pressure of choosing the perfect costume, kids can get pretty wound up....
When you think of October, chances are you think of pumpkins! Whether as a fall-specific spice, a fun Jack O'Lantern craft, a tasty pie, or a festive decoration, pumpkins are synonymous with fall. So take that seasonal energy to your yoga mat with some...
Teaching Kids Yoga is not usually a formal affair, but neckties are certainly encouraged in my classes! I love using props in both my children and adult yoga classes, and neckties are a fun, creative prop that naturally leads to a fun, creative practice. I started...
Homework tension? “Never heard of it”….said no one sadly ever. I know we are not alone and this blog is here to help. Homework tension can be different for every child and can vary depending on the subject and the time of day. Read on for some ideas to try out and...
Hula hoops are a natural symbol of yoga: circles represent unity, inclusiveness, and a hole you can jump through, into, and around in creative and fun ways! I also use hula hoops when teaching kids gymnastics and creative movement as they provide a clear, external...
Are you looking for a way to re-focus your classroom? Here are some postures for kids (and teachers) to try while seated in a chair. Make these practices part of your daily classroom routine! Listen to the bell: You can use any type of bell for this activity. I prefer...
Once upon a time, there was a collection of ideas, rules, or ways to live called the Yoga Sutras. The Yoga Sutras were collected in a land far away, a long time ago, and was made into a book. Although the book is super old, the ideas (once dissected) can easily be...
“For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the present.” -Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. from The Body Keeps the Score The basic elements of a yoga practice (movement, breath work, and meditation) help...
Looking for a way to get some of the "too cool" kids interested in yoga? You know the ones - they think yoga is easy or just for hippies. Challenge them to try yoga by grabbing their interest - and sports may just be the ticket! First, you aren't just going to sit...
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