Kids Yoga Stories: Australia Animals Yoga Cards for Kids
Koalas, kangaroos, Uluru and the Sydney Opera House are among the Australian animals and landmarks matched to yoga poses on these cards, with an index and teaching tips.
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- Preschool–Kindergarten, Grades 1–2
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- P.E. & Health
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- Kids Yoga Stories, Australia Animals
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Kids Yoga Stories: Australia Animals Yoga Cards for Kids Use yoga poses and stories to teach young learners about Australian animals. This set of 20 illustrated yoga cards can be implemented in various settings to promote movement, flexibility, strength, and knowledge of Australia's unique wildlife. Children will learn koala, kangaroo, platypus, and emu poses while hearing about each animal's habitat and behaviours. Multicultural children demonstrate the beginner yoga flows. An index organizes the cards and poses for a smooth sequence. Recommendations provide tips to teach yoga effectively to ages 3-8. Benefits include increased strength and flexibility, self-confidence, body awareness, focus, and interaction skills. Use during transitions, circle time, P.E., brain breaks, or therapy. Promotes health through fun, educational activity.
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Learning objectives
Perform yoga poses inspired by Australian animals and landmarks
Name Australian animals and landmarks shown on the cards
Teaching tips
The index order can guide a full session, moving from one Australian card to the next without stopping to choose.
Skills covered
Following pose directions — acting out each Australian animal or landmark pose
Place and animal vocabulary — naming the Australian wildlife and landmarks on the cards
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