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I wanted to share an outline of my Yoga Lesson Plan that I do with my preschool class. It is easy and fun to do with any age group, especially on a rainy or cold day. If you are not familiar with yoga or yoga poses, there are millions of videos, tutorials, and charts that are available online. Preparation Move all furniture out of the way to create a large open space Implement some type of yoga mat or defined space for each child (carpet squares as yoga mats) Turn off or dim the lights Play...

Jessie - thank you for sharing this! I re-posted it to the ACEs in Education , Practicing Resilience and ACEs and Child Care communities to share there as well. This can be used in many settings!

Jessie - Your ideas are inspiring and so timely! As I read your description and overview this plan seems so do-able. I am wondering if you see any behavioral changes in the students following the yoga session(s)? I am also wondering if you may be aware of any preschool curriculum that has incorporated mindful practices such as yoga? This seems like such a great idea - I just wonder how mainstream these practices may be. Your work is inspiring! Please keep writing and sharing!! Karen

However difficult the past, or slow the progress, you can always choose to begin again. Wednesdays 12:00-12:50 January 27 - March 17, 2021 Live Online Yoga Practice Sign up for the Eight Week Series or Single Classes By employing the contemplative movement practice of yoga through a trauma-sensitive lens, you will have the opportunity to observe your thoughts, feel your physical and emotional sensations and consider self-compassion as you invite yourself, from moment to moment, to begin...