Type of Activity:
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Purpose of the Activity:
Materials Needed:
Animal yoga cards or printed animal images (can be downloaded here: https://www.twinkl.com/resource/animal-yoga-cards-t-par-1651665502)
Open space for movement
Step-by-Step Instructions :
Show children an animal card or name an animal.
Demonstrate a simple pose inspired by the animal (e.g., stretch tall like a giraffe, curl like a cat, balance like a flamingo).
Ask children to slowly move into the pose while breathing calmly.
Encourage children to hold the position for a few seconds while focusing on breathing.
Slowly transition to the next animal, keeping movements calm and controlled.
Finish with one deep breath together while standing or sitting quietly.
Signs the Activity Is Working:
Children calm down
Children focus longer
Children follow instructions
Safety & Wellbeing Notes:
Ensure children have enough space to move safely.
Avoid complex or physically demanding poses.
Allow children to adapt movements according to their comfort level.
Stop the activity if children become overly excited or tired.
Home Adaptation :
Parents can invite children to choose an animal and imitate its movement slowly while breathing calmly.
Materials parents need: animal pictures or imagination only.
Parent instructions: encourage slow movements and breathing, focusing on how the body feels during the pose.
Source/ Contributor Information:
https://www.twinkl.com/resource/animal-yoga-cards-t-par-1651665502 Twinkl Educational Publishing
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