Our mission is to bring movement & mindfulness to kids in public (or private) schools throughout Minnesota!

 
 
 
 
 

Student Workshops

Maybe you’ve heard of the “Mindfulness Movement” or maybe you haven’t? Either way, let’s talk about it…

What is the MINDFULNESS MOVEMENT?

Schools across the nation are now incorporating Mindfulness Units into their already established Health Curriculum. Have your school become part of the amazing change that is helping kids globally. Mindfulness allows kids to become less stressed, more grateful, and better able to focus due to decreased anxiety or anger. KidsHealth.com explains mindfulness as taking your time in a relaxed and focused way — a calm focus on what’s important.

Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co. utilizes concepts from a curriculum called SmilingMind, LLC, which is one of the leading mindfulness curriculums worldwide. It also incorporates its own original curriculum that is full of fresh and innovative ideas.

Read about schools already joining the movement here: How 3 Local Schools Use Mindfulness and Schools Use Mindfulness to Reform Student Behavior

Why have Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co. teach mindfulness and yoga to your students?

Although many schools can purchase their own mindfulness curriculum, or they can train their own teachers on mindfulness, having a 200-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor, a 20-Hour Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, and a 65-Hour Certified Mindfulness Teacher lead instruction has grounds for a greater impact! Alexa Simon, the owner of Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co. is trained in all of the above, and is also a Licensed Elementary Teacher. Her life experiences bring valuable teachings that enrich students’ and teachers’ mindfulness journeys in a unique unmatchable way! Also, it’s one less thing for teachers to have to take-on in the midst of an already busy school year!

How does our “Mindfulness Unit” work?

Mindfulness Unit Cheat Sheet - (download here)

Mindfulness Unit Inquiry Form - (download here)

Length: 4 Days

Duration: 30 minutes of class-time per day

Content:

  • Day 1 - Introducing Mindfulness with a Story & Art Project — “I can learn to be mindful & present.”

  • Day 2 - Introduction of Breath with a Story & Breathing Games — “I can learn to use my breath to calm my body.”

  • Day 3 - Introduction to Yoga with a Story & Yoga Postures — “I can learn yoga poses that help me be healthy, strong, and confident.”

  • Day 4 - Introduction to Journaling with a Story & Journals — “I can journal as a way to express gratitude, patience, and compassion.”

Materials Included (but not for keeping):

Materials Included (and students can keep):

Materials Not Included (must be provided by the school):

  • Pencils/Crayons

  • Scissors

  • Glue

Examples of the SmilingMind Curriculum include the following images:

How much does the unit cost?

One 4-Day Mindfulness Unit includes a $4 fee per student and a $15 fee for travel.

***Therefore, if your class has 10 kids, it would be a total of $55 for all 4 Days ($40 + $15 = $55).

What if we want more than 4 days?

At this time, Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co. is only offering a 4-day unit. However, after our unit is finished, your classroom will receive bundle of classroom mindfulness lesson ideas and worksheets. This is perfect for teachers who want to continue the mindful movement long after our visit! You can always use our website’s free teaching resources (and free videos) for daily use as well!

What if we want the unit for an entire grade level? Also, what grade levels is this intended for?

The mindfulness unit with Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co. is intended for grades K-5. If you want the unit for an entire grade level, we can work out a plan to alternate between classrooms throughout a single day.

Okay, we want Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co. to teach us their Mindfulness Movement Unit! >> How does my class sign up?

Please send us an email via our “contact us” page. Within 2-3 business days, we will send you a form to fill out, which will get the process started.

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Workshop for Teachers & Parents

If your school would like to have Alexa Simon (Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co. founder & owner)

come and teach a mini workshop on mindfulness, please click here to learn more! Within the workshop, purchase of her curriculum is available.

Please send all proposals & requests to:

minnesotakidsyogaco@gmail.com