Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
"Yogapalooza with Bari Koral: Next Stop Chicken Floor!" is a playful and engaging kids yoga video led by Bari Koral. The session includes fun yoga poses and incorporates kid-friendly songs to keep students entertained while practicing mindfulness and movement.
This video is ideal for:
- Suggested grade levels: K-8
- Suggested setting: Mindfulness breaks, indoor recess, or as a brain break activity
- Flexibility for virtual or in-person learning: Suitable for both virtual and in-person classrooms
Skills Focus:
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
- Flexibility and stretching
- Coordination and balance through yoga poses
- Breathing exercises for calming and focus
Instructional Suggestions:
- Consider setting up a comfortable space in the classroom where students can spread out their yoga mats or towels.
- Encourage students to follow along with the poses and songs, emphasizing the importance of breathing and relaxation.
- Offer modifications for students who may need a seated version of the poses or alternate breathing exercises.
Extension Ideas (optional):
- After the yoga session, have students reflect on how they felt before and after the practice. Encourage them to share their experiences with a partner or in a journal.
- Integrate a creative writing activity where students write their own yoga sequence incorporating animal-themed poses and mindfulness elements.
