Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
This yoga activity can help you feel rocket-fueled and ready to reach for the stars! When Dr. Mae Jemison (the first Black woman to become an astronaut and travel into space) was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space surrounded by millions of stars. (Want to learn more about Mae Jemison? Visit our virtual …
Relax around the ‘campfire’ as you practice mindful eating. Most everyone would agree that snacks eaten outdoors or around the campfire always taste better. We all tend to be more relaxed when we’re outside of on vacation. Even if we can’t get out to the great outdoors, we can get that relaxed feeling by using …
Anything is possible when we use our imagination! In tree pose, you are a bendy willow, stretching high into the sky. You are sparkly, shiny, great in star pose. Reach your arms wide and become a bird soaring high above the clouds. In boat, you can sail around the world and explore all the places …
Get in touch with all of your senses in this mystery activity! In this activity, we won’t be able to use our eyes to see and will have to rely on our other senses. This game helps kids notice with all of their senses and learn to take the time to get the answer to …
The whole family can join in this yoga game — or play with friends over video chat! In this activity, what comes next is a mystery! It’s an active way to build connections and play with others who may be close by or at a safe distance. Learn to “wait for it,” get silly, creative …
Take a relaxing beach break with these soothing yoga poses. Sometimes we need to move our bodies a bit before we can settle down and focus on an activity that needs all of our attention. These first few poses will help us shake off any extra energy we might have so we can take a …
You are strong and ready to take on the world with this yoga activity! Power Pose By standing (or sitting) tall and proud, we can make ourselves feel a bit more powerful and ready for action. This is a good one for kids (or any of us!) to try when they need a boost in …
Roar like a lion in this simple yoga lesson. In this simple video, children’s yoga instructor Christine Carpenter will lead you through a simple exercise that will take you from fierce and fired up back down to calm cub. Show us your lion’s roar by tagging #CapRegSummer or emailing photos or videos to summeradventure@neric.org!
Calm the chatter in your head and around you with this simple activity. “Monkey mind” is a Buddhist term that refers to being unsettled, restless, confused or distracted. It’s as if all the thoughts and distractions that tug at us for our attention are like a troop of monkeys chattering in a tree above us, …
Learn about the wonderful world of rainforests through yoga. Rainforests are some of the world’s most diverse habitats. Tropical rainforests can contain thousands of different species. It’s estimated that tropical rainforests are home to about half of the world’s plant and animal life, even though they only take up about 6% of the earth’s land …
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