3rd Grade Physical Education Resources (by date, oldest first)

Empowerment Series Printable Yoga Cards + Lesson Plans (for Educators)

Back to school can be an exciting time for children, and for others, a time of intense anxiety and discomfort. Whether it’s changing schools, worrying about “fitting in”, or dreading school work, some kids have a hard time adjusting to a new school year.

To overcome back-to-school blues, we invite children to try this curated yoga sequence consisting of 5 poses, 1 breathing exercise, and supporting mantras to either be spoken aloud or to yourself. When done regularly, this sequence can help young students develop a positive self-image, feel empowered, and prepared to face each school day with confidence.

The Empowerment Sequence is a 16 page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. We recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card.

• Designed for kids of all ages

• Includes printable yoga deck

• Learn 5 yoga poses

• Learn 1 breathing activity

• Two curriculums to educate yogis

• Includes additional yoga activity instructions

• Printable journal to reflect on your practice

Perfect for practicing anywhere! Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling!

Made for educators

Includes two specially designed yoga lesson plans that can be taught to kids ages 7-11 and 11-14.

For many, the passage into Autumn means a shift from Summer to the academic year. That passage is marked by changes of season. Long days and short nights turn to shorter days and longer nights. Summer days may have been filled with recreation, camp, family, and travel. Now schools days are filled with academics, homework, extracurricular activities, and busy schedules.

With all the changes, some students and families experience anxiety, stress, and difficulty balancing all they need to do. 

Our Autumn Yoga Sequence can help yoga practitioners of all ages to feel a deeper sense of balance within. 

With yoga and mindfulness, kids can become more calm, focused in school, and empowered to start every day with confidence and compassion.

Explore the benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness

• More self-awareness
• Improved focus
• Attunement to nature
• Experience in mindfulness with real-world context 
• Fun
• Promotes physical and mental wellbeing
• Improved balance 

Lesson Plans for Teachers and Parents

In our Educator’s edition, we provide 3 easy-to-follow curriculums for teachers, parents, and anyone else that works with children (split by age: young kids, kids, and tweens). 

Each lesson plan is formatted to teach an entire class and includes:

• Facilitated discussion prompts
• Group activities
• Yoga movement 
• Guided relaxations
• Crafts

Also included are:

• Printable yoga deck to learn five (5) yoga poses
• Tips for yoga and yoga card games
• Four (4) Autumn mindfulness activities
• Five (5) coloring pages 
• An Autumn story to integrate the yoga poses for literacy integration
• Journaling pages to reflect on your practice

Learn and Move with our Yoga Cards

Learn five (5) yoga poses. Written for kids, each card comes with easy-to-follow illustrations and step-by-step instructions.  In this resource, the yoga cards come in two variations: one with instructions and another version without text, which is perfect for new readers and people that may have special needs.

This Autumn yoga deck is the perfect way to de-stress and share yoga and mindfulness with children!

Practice anywhere! Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling! Add to your peace corner, play yoga games, practice individual poses or as a full sequence. 

Add Mindfulness to your Routine

Research shows that mindfulness can improve executive functions in their brain like cognitive control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and better grades.

We’ve added four (4) Autumn mindfulness activities to teach your children how to manage their emotions and be present. These Fall-themed activities will get your kids excited about the changing seasons while developing their own mindfulness practice.

Also included are five (5) coloring pages of the poses so kids can mindfully color while learning the poses and a journal so they can reflect on their practice.

The Autumn Sequence is a 44-page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. We recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card. 

Made for educators, yoga teachers, and people leading children's yoga in any setting

Includes three (3) specially designed yoga lesson plans that can be taught to kids ages 2-7, 7-11 and 11-14.

As the winter days wind down and the spring weather approaches, many come out of hibernation. The spring season is often a time for children to play outside, participate in outdoor sports, and just enjoy the feeling of being outside in the fresh air. However, during this warm and bright season, it can also be a time of anxiety for children. Children in the upper elementary and middle school grades typically take standardized testing, which is mandated by the state. The months of April and May can actually be quite daunting for some students, which is why this spring yoga sequence is such a great addition to children’s routine. In teaching students yoga poses and breathing techniques, not only can they learn something new but they can also learn techniques that can help ease their stress and anxiety, especially when it may come to test taking. 

In our Educator’s edition, we provide 3 easy-to-follow curriculums for teachers, parents, and anyone else that works with children. Each curriculum is for a specific age group: young kids, kids and tweens.

The Spring Sequence + Curriculum is a 27 page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. We recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card. 

Includes:

• Printable yoga deck to learn 5 yoga poses
• Full-page spring sequence yoga poster
• Three lesson plans to educate yogis (split into 3 age-groups)
• Three spring crafts with printables to get creativity flowing
• Printable journal to reflect on your practice

Perfect for practicing anywhere! Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling!

Made for educators, parents, and anyone doing yoga with children!
Includes three specially designed yoga lesson plans that can be taught to kids ages 2-7, 7-11, and 11+.

Yoga game instructions for in-person and online-based learning 

Practice yoga in a fun way with yoga games! This mini teacher’s workbook includes 11 games for small groups that can be played in-person or online. Materials needed are minimal, so you can easily play and teach games! Even in the pandemic with socially distant learning, we can find ways to spread yoga and mindfulness. Each game can be adapted for online learning and we include tips on how to teach yoga to kids online via Zoom or other web conferencing tools.

We include games with the following themes: Movement, Mindfulness, Literacy, and Math.  

Each game includes written instructions on how to play, modifications for online-based learning, tips to teach, worksheets, and benefits of the learning experience. 

Our games are perfect for small groups of kids ages 6-13 and can easily be adapted for high school students. Use these games in your yoga classes, transitions between classes, or brain breaks. This product was built for teachers, yoga teachers, camp counselors, therapists, parents, or anyone who works with kids. 

This PDF includes:

• 11 games with instructions for in-person and online-based learning
• Movement, mindfulness, literacy and math games
• Worksheets for games
• Tips on how to teach yoga online

In yoga, the Yamas and Niyamas are a moral code of conduct—a guideline on how to live. Together the Yamas and Niyamas help us make careful decisions about how to think, speak, and behave. This foundational thinking prepares children to form healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Yamas include five (5) guidelines that support how we become a good friend to others, the world, and ourselves. Niyamas describe the principles of being a good person. Through them, we build character to us along our path to becoming who we know we truly can be. We learn mindfulness and self-discipline so we can be good citizens in the world.

These lessons plans can be used as a complete yoga class following the FGKY teaching methodology, or can be used in the home, easily adapted for the school classroom or clinical settings.

Using this 10-lesson unit, adults  (parent, teacher, or clinician) can facilitate conversations, games, activities, and yoga experiences that give children concrete information about each of the Yamas and Niyamas. Each lesson has a beautifully illustrated yoga sequence, breathing/meditation exercises, arts and crafts projects, and instruction on leading a class!

Each of the 10 lessons introduces you to one of the Yamas or Niyamas and how to teach it to children ages 7-11, including:

• group work or activity with facilitated questions and discussions

• breathing exercises, meditations and guided relaxations you can read outloud

• beautifully illustrated yoga pose sequences

• art projects with instructions for children to express themselves

Also included is:

• 35 vividly illustrated yoga poses—including six (6) never-before-released—that can be used in a number of ways, such as self-teaching and memory games

• Sun Salutation poster complete with poem and poses

The Yamas & Niyamas: Successful Relationships with Self & Others (ages 7-11) comprehensive lesson plan contains 10 units and 48 pages. It is a PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. The lesson unit helps children learn the concepts of the yoga philosophy, the context for the Yamas and Niyamas in everyday life, and how to incorporate these values at school, in sports, and at home.

How can kids benefit from learning about the yamas and niyamas? Our founder Lara Hocheiser discusses how to apply the principles of yamas and niyamas to children ages 7-11 in Yamas and Niyamas Webinar for Kids.

How to Print

After you download your PDF product, you may view it on any device. If you choose to print to paper, you can open the document in a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat and print at your convenience. We recommended that you print in color!

For best results, print at “Fit” or "Fit to page” at High Quality.

Putting the pages into sheet protectors and a binder or folder will preserve it for plenty of uses!

Since printers vary widely, we strongly recommend that you use your Print Preview feature to see the results before printing.

Happy Halloween! Children look forward to Halloween to explore the world of all that is scary in a safe way. The Spooky Walk is a call-and-response style seated marching yoga game to get kids in the Halloween spirit. It has been one of the most popular activities of all my years of teaching. I hope you love it!

When we do this song and game, we get to explore the emotion of being afraid in a safe space. You can take the time to explain that it’s all pretend and give kids practice with the vocabulary related Halloween and being afraid. Words such as scary, ghost, escape, safety, and pretend are all good words to practice prior to this activity. If you have very young or extra sensitive kids, please take the time to make sure they feel safe and know this is just pretend prior to starting. 
Spooky Halloween also contains Halloween-themed activities including activities, games and crafts to get into the Halloween spirit! Learn nine yoga poses and spooky breathing exercises. To get those creative juices flowing, we’ve included five coloring pages.
Spooky Halloween is a 15-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper.

• Designed for kids ages 2-10
• The Spooky Walk call-and-response game and instructions
• Halloween-themed activities including breathing exercises, crafts, and group activities
• The Spooky Walk yoga sequence poster, with nine (9) poses
• Five (5) spooktacular coloring pages

• Pose posters, printable games, instructions for bedtime yoga poses, calming yoga for kids, spring yoga poses, and Halloween yoga pose poster(More than 40 poses!)
• Sun salutation poster
• Gratitude breathing
• Daily Practice Journal
• My Mantra Cards
• Breathing activity Worksheet
• Positive Affirmation Cards
• Cat bookmark
• 17 total activities/sheets/posters/breathing/worksheets for kids of all ages and abilities

FREE GIFT with purchase! Get our Winter Yoga Coloring Book for free with purchase*!

For many children, the first thought that comes to mind when winter approaches is “snow day!” The winter can be a time of hibernation as it is cold outside, many extracurricular activities have slowed down, and the days get darker much earlier. When children are cooped up inside, they can become restless and bored quite easily. However, the winter yoga sequence is a great way to promote physical activity and encourage movement during a restless time.

The Winter Sequence is a 13 page PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. We recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card.

• Designed for kids of all ages

• Includes printable yoga deck

• Learn 5 yoga poses

• Includes additional yoga activity instructions

• Includes mandala coloring page for relaxation

• Printable journal to reflect on your practice

• Perfect for practicing anywhere! Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling!

*For FREE Winter Yoga Coloring Book email us at lara@flowandgrowkidsyoga.com. Now through 1/10/2019.

In yoga, the Yamas & Niyamas are a moral code of conduct, a guideline for how to live. Together, the Yamas & Niyamas help us to make careful decisions about how to think, speak, and behave. This foundational thinking prepares children to form healthy relationships with themselves and others.

This bundle includes two (2) lesson units:

1. Yamas & Niyamas Teen Unit is 47-page PDF download directed at teenagers
2. Yamas & Niyamas Kid Unit is a 48-page PDF download directed at kids ages 7-11

Both units are a PDF download which you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper.

This bundle contains twenty (20) lesson plans that can be used as a yoga class series, or easily incorporated into the school classroom. Adults can facilitate conversations, games, activities, and yoga experiences that give children concrete information about each of the Yamas & Niyamas.  

Each lesson plan breaks down one of the Yamas or Niyamas and includes; introduction to that specific core value, a discussion guide, small group work or activity, breathing exercises and yoga poses to challenge and engage children.

How can kids benefit from learning about the yamas and niyamas? Our founder Lara Hocheiser discusses how to apply the principles of yamas and niyamas to children ages 7-11 in Yamas and Niyamas Webinar for Kids.

How to Print

After you download your PDF product, you may view it on any device. If you choose to print to paper, you can open the document in a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat and print at your convenience. We recommended that you print in color!

For best results, print at “Fit” or "Fit to page” at High Quality.

Putting the pages into sheet protectors and a binder or folder will preserve it for plenty of uses!

Since printers vary widely, we strongly recommend that you use your Print Preview feature to see the results before printing.

The story, When Spring Comes by Kevin Hikes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, is my daughter’s favorite book year round. It's the perfect story to explore the transition from Winter to Spring. When reading this story to children, they become overjoyed to see the nature and animals related to the springtime. They love to pretend and act out the meaning of the story.

Use this lesson plan while reading When Spring Comes. This is the perfect way to integrate physical activity and mindfulness into storytime. Each page can be brought to life with our yoga sequence and our beautifully-illustrated yoga cards teach children how to do each yoga pose.

When Spring Comes is filled with imagery, alliteration, and repetition. Through this book, we can teach children these valuable literary devices through facilitated discussions, group activities and extension exercises included in this lesson plan. Also included are coloring pages, crafts, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities and more!

When Spring Comes  Literacy Integration is a 24-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.

When Spring Comes Lesson Plan is designed for kids ages 4-10 and includes:

• List of yoga poses, props and key themes that relate to the story
• Yoga script to use along with When Spring Comes
• Breathing exercises, mindfulness activities and creative crafts for kids
• Yoga cards and list of yoga games to play
• Worksheets and coloring pages that relate to When Spring Comes

Are you a parent, caretaker, or classroom teacher who is trying to find ways to integrate self care into your students and your day? In this self care toolkit, you will receive

- 3 different breaths to practice: Star Tracing Breath, Gratitude Breath, and Power of the Sun Breath

- A Kid-Friendly Sun Salutation sequence with a poem

- 2 Daily Practice Journals (Healthy Habits Tracker and Morning Routine Tracker)

- A Mindful Hand Wash Meditation

- 5 Breath Space Maker Transition activity (Helpful for classroom teachers!)

These self care toolkit worksheets have directions, fill-in-the-blank areas, and coloring areas!

Caring for ourselves, others, and our planet is important work.

Learn important yoga and mindfulness activities and concepts to embody kindness in many ways.

Download the free printable acts of kindness tree to do the attached activity: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GN1LRGYmCPF7lKmZHzy7kfZKf-YoYvIA/view?usp=sharing

Practice yoga poses, breathing, and mindfulness activities, conceptualize and practice caring for others and the planet, and most importantly, extend love to yourself.

The Sun Salutation sequence is a great way to start the day or any yoga practice! It helps children feel present and stress-free while drawing energy like the heat of the sun. We often use Sun Salutations to create a flow of movement from one pose to the next. Try this as the perfect warm-up for any yoga practice, to get your kids ready for school, or as an after school activity to burn off extra energy.

Our playful Sun Salutation sequence and song are perfect for children ages 4 and older. This Sun Salutation takes the strength and development of children into consideration. This variation of Sun Salutation is safe for children who do not have the core strength required to safely practice planks and low push-ups. Instead, this sequence features safe, child-friendly poses in an order that they can safely transition from one pose to another gracefully.

Sing along with us! Enjoy the lyrics of this sequence as a mnemonic device to remember the sequence for years to come. Try it as call and response when leading children of any age 4 years and up.

The Sun Salutation Sequence is a 19-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print out onto paper. If printed, we recommend cutting out each card and taping/gluing on a 4x6 index card or card stock. For added durability, laminate each card.

• Designed for kids ages 4+
• Printable yoga deck to learn 10 yoga poses
• Sun Salutation lyric poster
• Tips and activities for teaching the Sun Salutation sequence

Yoga teachers and educators, enjoy printing as many decks as you have students. Save money and spread the yoga love.

Wake up happy, healthy, and ready to go with the Sun Salutation sequence. Use this deck at home, school, park, or when traveling!

Move and breathe through a childhood classic. The Napping House by Don and Audrey Wood has been a favorite story in my classes for years, and with a librarian’s suggestion, I brought it to life through yoga for the first time in 2012. Now accompanied by our beautiful illustrations, we can use this yoga sequence to promote a lifelong love of learning, reading, and healthy habits.

Each of the characters in the story is paired with a yoga pose, and each page adds another character in order. As the sequence builds, the poses come together in a beautiful flow. Do the poses as you read, or read and then do the poses—whatever feels the best to you.

This lesson plan is a perfect resource for teachers, parents or clinicians who want bring the story to life with movement. We’ve included a story script and a list of poses so children can learn the yoga sequence.

The Napping House Literacy Integration is a 14-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.
This download contains the following:

• The Napping House Lesson Plan designed for kids ages 4-10

• List of yoga poses, props and key themes that relate to the story

• Story script to read along with The Napping House

• Guided relaxation, meditation script, crafts, and group activities

• The Napping House yoga sequence poster, with nine (9) poses

With love from my heart and my team to you!
Lara

In this 18 slide PowerPoint,

learn about mindfulness and yoga breathing, proper nutrition, proper technology use, bedtime, and sleep hygiene, as well as an empowerment yoga pose series meant to strengthen and build confidence.

Can be used on the smartboard or on children's personal devices, or print individual slides.

The last slide has a link to download the healthy habits tracker for FREE

This is a yoga class inspired to help students with their attitudes and feelings towards challenges in their lives. We provide activity pages, coloring sheets, and discussion prompts to get your students thinking about their strengths and areas for growth. We also are providing poses to help stretch and grow their bodies further into the pose as they repeat mantras.

In this lesson plan, we include:

• Yoga lesson plan with written instructions for children grades 1-6
• Detailed instruction for breathing activities, yoga games, poses, and meditations
• 5 yoga cards you can print and cut out
• Activity sheets including mantra cards and worksheets
• Printable posters you can hang up

Hello! Thank you for coming on this journey or learning to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into your work with preschoolers. I believe there is a special combination that consists of three parts: self-care, practice, and material support. This packet has a mixture of all three.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Self-care

• Breathing Exercises

• Yoga Poses/Activities (spring yoga poses - 6 total)

• Yoga Songs

• Daily Practice Journal

• Breathing & Meditation Poster

• Spring Sequence Poster

• Yoga Sequence Cards

YOGA CARDS:

1. Print the yoga pose card deck.

2. Cut out each pose card.

3. Tape or glue on a 4x6 index card or

card stock.

(Optional: Laminate the cards so they

last longer)

On a smartboard on via personal device, share a morning yoga routine with your students.

We have shared this at school assemblies across the US for all grade levels pre-k-8th grade

Use this worksheet with your students or children to reflect upon their activity and movement for the day. They can also track what they intend to do for activity and breathing other days of the week!

Social Emotional Learning can be engaging, active, and self-reflective.

Grab your students' attention with this beautifully illustrated walk through our inner emotional lives.

Learn how to ask yourself important questions, such as noticing emotions and where we feel them in the body.

Learn many yoga poses and breathing activities in this 13 slide activity.