Our Daily Rhythm.
Our bodies and minds have their natural rhythm, so for us, it makes sense that our movements throughout our daily activities follow one too. We have our daily rhythms, incorporating our circle time with our welcome song to begin each of our days together, followed by stimulating activities (breathing in) followed by grounding, calm activities such as our yoga or mindfulness sessions (breathing out).
This is supported by the annual natural rhythm, observed by the children in and through the seasons as they experience them, and enhanced through celebrations, festivals and holidays with meaning to them.
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For millions of years our planet has followed the same cycles, (daily, weekly, seasonally, annually) we believe it is most meaningful to learn in synchronicity with our Earth. We base the children's learning around this cycle, planning activities to coincide with the changes and occurrences in our natural environment.
Age and stage developmental Yoga and Mindfulness sessions, both in and outdoors take place within every full day at Kindergarten. Our educators have completed age and developmentally appropriate training for these sessions designed to introduce yoga and mindfulness through playful activities for children in their Early years.
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Yoga supports the development of children's strength and flexibility, emotional regulation, concentration and memory, body awareness and mindfulness. They are building these skills in and through play opportunities that encourage stretch, focus, bending, balancing, developing control of their voice and speech sounds and breathing activities.
