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Description

Yoga pose cards for kids are a great tool for promoting emotional well-being in children. This set includes 14 colorful yoga pose cards and interactive worksheets, supporting anxiety coping skills, focus, and self-regulation in classrooms, homes, and calm down corners.

 

⭐This resource provides children with practical tools to manage anxiety and emotions through yoga poses, helping them develop mindfulness, self-regulation, and focus. Teachers, homeschoolers, and parents will love how the yoga pose cards for kids and interactive worksheets give children effective coping strategies for emotional challenges, whether in the classroom, at home, or during stressful moments.

⭐With the yoga pose cards, the interactive worksheets, and the included letter to families, this resource bridges the gap between school and home environments. Teachers can easily communicate the importance of these yoga exercises to parents, encouraging them to reinforce emotional regulation strategies at home.

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What is included in this resource?

✅Yoga Poses Cards for Kids- This set includes 14 colorful yoga pose cards, each featuring an engaging picture to help guide children in practicing the exercises with ease. The set comes in two different sizes to accommodate various needs, along with a black-and-white ink-saving version for easy printing. These cards are a great tool for helping children develop strength, flexibility, and body awareness while also promoting relaxation and focus. Whether used in the classroom, at home, or in a calming corner, these yoga pose cards provide teachers and parents with a simple, effective way to support children’s physical and emotional well-being.

✅Yoga Poses Interactive Worksheets- This set also includes 14 interactive

 worksheets that further explain each yoga pose from the cards, providing children with additional

practice and reinforcement. Each worksheet features engaging visuals to guide

students step by step through the poses. The worksheets include “Try It,” “Practice It,” and

 “Draw It” sections to help children actively engage with the poses and reflect on their

experience. Additionally, each worksheet contains a bonus question to encourage

deeper thinking about how yoga can support their physical and emotional well-being.

These worksheets are perfect for use in the classroom, at home, or in a calming corner,

giving children hands-on opportunities to develop mindfulness, strength, and self-regulation.

✅Letter to Families- (2 versions- ink saving and color)

This letter is designed to help teachers communicate with families about the importance of

yoga exercises in the classroom. By sending this letter home, teachers can

inform parents about the strategies their children are learning to support emotional

regulation, focus, and self-awareness. It also encourages families to reinforce these

techniques at home, creating consistency between school and home environments.

What skills are covered with this resource?

• emotional regulation
• self-control
• focus and attention
• stress relief
• mindfulness
• self-soothing
• relaxation techniques
• social-emotional skills
• problem-solving
• physical awareness

 This resource supports Common Core Standards (CCSS):

While not explicitly listed in the Common Core, these exercises support the foundational skills that the Common Core emphasizes, such as self-regulation, focus, and positive participation. By addressing the emotional and mental well-being of students, yoga exercises can help create a classroom environment where children are better prepared to engage with the academic content in the Common Core standards.

 

What do teachers and parents love about this resource?

⭐Easy to Implement: The yoga pose cards come with clear, simple instructions, making it easy for both teachers and parents to introduce and guide children through yoga exercises, regardless of experience.

⭐Promotes Emotional Regulation: The resource helps children develop essential coping skills for managing anxiety and stress, which is especially helpful during challenging moments at school or home.

⭐Enhances Focus and Self-Regulation: Yoga poses support children in developing focus, mindfulness, and body awareness, improving their ability to stay on task and regulate their behavior.

⭐Versatile for Different Settings: Whether in the classroom, at home, or in a calming corner, these cards are ideal for helping children reset and refocus when needed.

⭐Interactive and Engaging: The interactive worksheets and fun visuals encourage children to actively engage with each yoga pose, reinforcing the benefits of physical movement and mindfulness.

⭐Letter to Families for Home Reinforcement: The included letter to families makes it easy for teachers to communicate the importance of yoga exercises to parents, fostering consistency between home and school.

⭐Supports Mindfulness and Strength: In addition to emotional benefits, the poses help children build strength, flexibility, and coordination, promoting physical health alongside emotional well-being.

⭐Convenient and Flexible: The resource comes in multiple formats, including ink-saving versions and different sizes, ensuring ease of printing and versatility for various needs.

⭐Builds Long-Term Life Skills: By practicing yoga regularly, children learn valuable life skills like self-awareness, resilience, and stress management that will benefit them for years to come.

 

How can I use these yoga pose cards for kids in my classroom?

Calming Corner Essential – Keep the yoga pose cards in your calming corner as a go-to resource for students who need a moment to reset their emotions.

 

Whole-Class Instruction– Use the worksheets to teach students the different yoga techniques and guide them in realizing the benefits of these exercises as well as how to do the exercises correctly.

 

Individual Support – Provide a student with a yoga pose card when you notice signs of frustration, anxiety, or restlessness. The cards can serve as a non-disruptive way to guide students back to a regulated state.

 

Whole-Class Brain Breaks – Incorporate yoga into your daily routine, such as during morning meetings, transitions, or after recess, to help the entire class reset and refocus.

 

Small Group Intervention – Use the yoga poses in social-emotional learning (SEL) groups to help students develop healthy coping strategies and emotional awareness.

 

Student Take-Home Resource – Keep extra copies of the cards and worksheets on hand to send home with students who might benefit from practicing these techniques outside of school.

How can I use these yoga pose cards for kids in my home?

Daily Calm-Down Routine – Help your child use the yoga pose cards before bedtime, before school, or after a long day to encourage relaxation and emotional regulation.

On-the-Go Support – Print or keep a few yoga pose cards in a small calm-down kit in your child’s backpack for moments of stress or overwhelm.

Family Bonding – Practice the yoga exercises together as a family, modeling self-regulation skills and creating a calm, supportive environment for children to express their emotions.

Managing Big Emotions – When your child feels frustrated, sad, or anxious, encourage them to pick a yoga pose from the cards and use the interactive worksheet to reflect on their feelings.

💡 Want it all?
This product is also included in the Mindfulness Activities for Kids Bundle and the Ultimate Calm Down Corner Bundle and the full Feelings & Emotions SEL Curriculum + Calm Down Corner Tools. Save more when you bundle!

 

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