Lesson Planning 101: How to plan a successful kids yoga class

Overview

This course is designed to help kids yoga teachers master the art of kids yoga lesson planning. Participants will learn how to create fun, engaging, and educational yoga classes that are tailored to different age groups and class sizes and work in any situation. The course covers key elements such as understanding your audience, working with class themes, and structuring lessons with intention. Teachers will learn how to structure a kids yoga class using five essential elements, and how to create a balanced flow that includes how to integrate poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness games, and relaxation techniques to create a well-rounded and fun class experience. Participants will also learn how to form connections in class that leave kids feeling valued and coming back for more. By the end of this course, participants have a clear roadmap for planning fun, educational and engaging kids yoga classes that truly make a difference.

What You’ll Learn

• How to define your teaching “why” and use it to guide your lesson planning
• How to structure a well-balanced kids yoga class using five essential elements
• The importance of class themes and how to choose engaging, educational themes
• Strategies for selecting and sequencing yoga poses, breathing exercises, games and mindfulness activities
• How to foster meaningful connections with kids through mindful interactions and inclusive activities
• How to adapt lesson plans for different group sizes, class lengths, and teaching environments
• Tips for managing class dynamics and keeping kids engaged throughout the session
• How to create a flexible yet structured approach that allows creativity while maintaining flow

Who is this Course For

This course is designed for new kids yoga teachers who want to create engaging, well-structured classes that meet the needs of different age groups as well as experienced kids yoga teachers looking to refine their lesson planning skills.

Course Details

• Course length: 60 minutes of recorded lecture plus reading material.
• Start anytime, finish anytime.
• This on demand course never expires, so you can revisit the material anytime to reinforce and deepen your understanding.
• Downloadable resources include class theme ideas, a lesson planning guide and 5 fully scripted lesson plans.
• A course certificate is issued after the completion of a quiz.
• This course is eligible for 1 hour of continuing education with Yoga Alliance.

Course Outcomes

• Identify the 5 essential elements of a successful kids yoga class
• Develop a structured yet adaptable approach to lesson planning
• Create lesson plans that are fun, age-appropriate, and educational
• Gain confidence in planning and leading engaging kids yoga classes
• Foster meaningful connections with kids
• Feel empowered to teach classes that inspire, educate, and support kids’s well-being