Constellation Connection

Description

Written by: Sarah Henderson, E-RYT/NGY Storyteller

In this NGY Lesson Plan, Constellation Connections, we visit the night sky to learn about the creatures that humans have seen in the stars for thousands of years! Kids will learn about space, animals, and mythology as they explore constellations like the whale, Orion the warrior and his two dogs, and the mystical Pegasus. They’ll also see that perspectives can be different depending on where you are…an important value for promoting harmony!

Yoga poses, creative movements, meditation prompts, learning points, and breath exercises invite children to learn about the stories in the stars. Theme-specific tunes, options for family and partner poses, a guided relaxation activity, and ideas to extend the lesson’s fun are also included. This creative lesson plan can be used any time of the year!

This NGY Lesson Plan Includes:

• An introduction to successfully sharing Kids Yoga with the children in your life, whether you are a parent, caregiver, a school professional, or an experienced or new Kids Yoga Teacher.
• A detailed and easy to follow script for the teacher/leader.
• A complete Kids Yoga class theme and sequence including an introduction to the topic, breathing exercises, a warm up, an active pose series, a cool down, and a guided meditation and relaxation exercise. The lesson plan theme works, whether taught from beginning to end or in pieces.
• Ideas for activities, props, songs, and more to add to the fun!
• Suggestions for how to relationally connect with children in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Opportunities to teach children through multiple pathways: physical (gross and fine motor), social-emotional, sensory, creative, cognitive, and intellectual learning.
• A how-to glossary of poses and breathing exercises used in the lesson plan that includes traditional names plus kid-friendly and/or Sanskrit names when appropriate.
• And a one-page lesson plan “cheat sheet” — a quick guide for handy reference.

NGY Lesson Plans are delivered electronically in PDF format – easy to download & print or view on a tablet or e-reader!