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Seasonal Mindfulness: 36 Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Lessons for Happy Children

Updated: Jul 8

Written by Lora Halfhill, Marketing Director and Yoga Teacher

I'm excited to announce that Seasonal Mindfulness: 36 Yoga + Mindfulness Lessons for Happy Children just hit the shelves on July 4th, 2024 – and it's a game-changer!

As the designer of the book, this project has been a labor of love for a couple of years now. A special shout-out to certified Challenge to Change Kids Yoga + Mindfulness Instructor, Melissa Hyde, for writing all the lessons featured in the book.

I am proud to be a former Kids Yoga Instructor at our Dubuque studio. Reflecting on my teaching journey, I must say, I would have loved to have this book back when I was instructing. It would have been an invaluable resource, enriching my classes and saving me a ton of time!

In this post, I'll explain how the book is designed, and how it has everything you'll need to guide fun and engaging kids yoga and mindfulness lessons to empower kids toward a happy and healthy lifestyle!

A class practicing outside

36 Engaging Kids Yoga + Mindfulness Lessons

Seasonal Mindfulness is a complete guide designed for teachers, kids yoga instructors, parents, and caregivers seeking fun, engaging, and accessible methods to introduce mindfulness and yoga to children.

With 36 detailed lessons, Seasonal Mindfulness will help teach mindfulness and yoga in a way that promotes emotional resilience and preventative well-being in children. Seasonal Mindfulness offers a diverse range of activities designed to engage and inspire children of all ages.

Seasonal Mindfulness has three Yoga + Mindfulness Lessons for each month of the year that connect to a season, holiday, or cultural theme. Each Yoga + Mindfulness Lesson combines yoga, mindfulness exercises, and storytelling. These lessons are designed to help your students connect their minds, bodies, and hearts and teach valuable social-emotional skills.

This month's free Mindful Resource is the Be a Bucket Filler Yoga + Mindfulness Lesson which is featured in Seasonal Mindfulness. Download your FREE lesson!

7 Parts of Practice

Each lesson uses Challenge to Change’s Seven Parts of Practice structured approach helps children identify and understand the lesson structure and flow of the lesson, which in turn builds self-confidence in mastering skills.

The Seven Parts of Practice are:

Seated Practice
Movement
Heart of the Lesson
Creative Expression
Cool Down
Guided Mindfulness Meditation
Close of Practice

The first part of practice is the Seated Practice.

What's Included

Within each lesson of Seasonal Mindfulness you’ll have everything you need in one place to quickly and easily create a fun and engaging mindfulness practice. It also provides detailed explanations and visual aids to help instructors and children understand the lessons.

Materials Lists: Take the headache out of lesson planning with detailed lists of the materials required for each lesson, making sure everything runs smoothly and transitions are effortless.

Printable Worksheets and Activities: Dive into engaging activities that reinforce the lesson's teachings, fostering active participation and hands-on learning.

Yoga Pose Posters: Aid in correct posture and alignment for both instructors and children.

Access to Guided Mindfulness Digital Files: Accessible at your convenience, press and play guided mindfulness practices provide an opportunity for a yoga nap to bring relaxation and encourage imagination.

Mudra Images and Descriptions: Mudras, or “yoga for your fingers” help children quiet their minds and skillfully determine how they’re feeling in the moment. Each mudra is accompanied by vivid images and step-by-step instructions.

Whether it's practicing calming breathing exercises, exploring mudras, or listening to guided mindfulness, you will find visual aids, digital downloads, and step-by-step instructions for each lesson.

An example of digital material included within the resources.

By incorporating Seasonal Mindfulness lessons into your daily routine, you can create a nurturing space that fosters emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness in children. From boosting concentration and focus to promoting relaxation and stress relief, the benefits of mindfulness practices are boundless.

Whether you're a seasoned kids yoga teacher looking to enhance your skills or a parent seeking to promote mental health and wellness in your child, this book is your ultimate guide to creating a happier and healthier future.

~Lora

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