Kids Yoga Stories: Yoga Cards for Kids - North American Animals Alphabet
Alphabet yoga for kids that pairs each letter A to Z with a North American animal and a pose, such as A for Alligator in Locust Pose.
- Grades
- Preschool–Kindergarten, Grades 1–2
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- Preparation
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- P.E. & Health
- Topic
- Kids Yoga Stories, North American Animals
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Kids Yoga Stories: Yoga Cards for Kids - North American Animals Alphabet Use yoga poses to teach students about North American animals while learning the alphabet. This set of 26 yoga pose cards can help children learn through movement. The deck includes:
- Tips for teaching yoga
- 26 illustrated yoga pose cards - 26 matching North American animal alphabet cards
- Instructions for all poses The index indicates the order for flowing smoothly between poses. Kids of diverse backgrounds are featured doing yoga. Recommended for ages 3+. These versatile cards can be used: - During transitions
- For morning routines - As brain breaks
- In P.E. class - In therapy sessions
- With individuals or groups Benefits of kids yoga:
- Increased strength and flexibility - Better sleep - Self-confidence - Body awareness
- Healthy lifestyle
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In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
Identify letters of the alphabet and a North American animal for each
Perform the yoga pose matched to each letter and animal
Teaching tips
Work through a few letters at a time, such as the letters in a child's name, instead of all 26 at once
Skills covered
Letter recognition — children name the letter on each card before moving
Animal vocabulary — children say the North American animal paired with each letter
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