Now, I'm personally more of a pilates girl myself. I've never found much solace in an actual yoga class. But I do think I know enough to be able to demonstrate. I think too, it may help with those kids who just don't know how to relax. I can't imagine being so stressed and angry at age 5, but I see that in more and more students every year. Maybe particularly the breathing techniques will help a child be able to calm down.
I found this resource that I might invest in, I particularly like the poster: http://www.abcyogaforkids.com/
This book looked good too.
Blogs about using yoga in the classroom: http://yogainmyschool.com/ and http://omazingkidsllc.com/
Some ideas to use it with literature: http://pinterest.com/yogainmyschool/books-for-kids-yoga/ (love the Brown Bear, Brown Bear idea).
And of course, lots of youtube tutorials:
Does anyone already use yoga with their kids? Does it help?
I use the ABC yoga book in my classroom. I try to incorporate it into our letter of the week activities. My students responded well to the poses but I was not consistent enough. I plan to do better next year.
ReplyDeleteCouple of things... number one, I am having back to school dreams! Ahhhhhh! I had them 3 days in a row. Number two, I have an entire yoga work station in my classroom... my kinder kiddos are obsessed! :)
ReplyDeleteCheck out some of my blog posts about it...
http://carriedawaykindergarten.blogspot.com/search/label/Yoga
Kim
Carried Away in Kindergarten
Oh good! I'm glad to hear it's a worthwhile buy. Thanks for the comment starfish! :)
ReplyDeleteMrs. Davis-that's exactly what I was thinking! Wow, thanks for those resources! I'm excited to start implementing them!
ReplyDeleteI'm a kids yoga teacher and run public classes as well as in schools. Does it work ? YES the kids benefit in the same way we do. They love it and so do I !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for including a link to my OMazing Kids blog in your post! I also share alot of ideas on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsYoga. The Yoga 4 Classrooms activity card deck is very cool and poses were specifically modified for a classroom setting. Check out the review I did to see a sneek peek at some of the cards & what I love about it: http://omazingkidsllc.com/2011/12/17/review-giveaway-yoga-4-classrooms-activity-card-deck/. Their website: http://www.yoga4classrooms.com/activity-card-deck.
ReplyDeleteAngela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2
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Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness activities for kids of all abilities
Radiant Child Yoga Certified – Levels 1 & 2
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Thanks for the shout out to Yoga In My School - where we specialize in Yoga in classrooms and schools with over 350 articles, videos, interviews, product reviews & more. If you have a specific question & can't find the answer feel free to e-mail me directly.
ReplyDeleteAlso be sure to browse the 30+ kids yoga videos on YogaInMySchoolTV on YouTube.
Off now to check out Mrs. Davis' yoga page.
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And you may enjoy a fun #kidsyoga app - check out our current review a& giveway - super easy way to use yoga in the classroom.
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