practice19 February 20255 min read
Morning Yoga for Kids to Start the Day Well
Morning yoga for kids in 5 to 10 minutes: a simple routine by age, from animal poses to a short sun salutation, plus how to make it a daily habit.
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practice28 January 20259 min readAnimal Walks for Kids: 12 Moves and Relay Races
Animal walks for kids: 12 moves from bear walk to crab walk, with the body part each works, the age it suits and a relay version for PE or the garden.
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20 Valentine's Day ideas for kids aged 3 to 8, from breakfast to bedtime, plus gifts from parents and grandparents that aren't sweets.
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PSED activities for EYFS sorted by the three early learning goals, each matched to the Development Matters statement it supports. Movement ideas included.
guides18 January 20254 min readWhat Size Yoga Mat Does a Child Need?
Yoga mat size for children by age and height, why weight matters as much as length, plus the thickness and grip points that keep a child steady.
guides15 January 20258 min readHow to Make a Worry Box With Your Child
How to make a worry box with your child, then the ten-minute early-evening routine that makes it work, and when a worry needs more than a box.
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Simple, screen-free mindfulness for kids you can start at home today: quick breathing games, a five senses trick and calm bedtime ideas by age.