#003 How to Teach 15-Minute Mindfulness Sessions in Classrooms with Abigail Wilber
Release Date: 01/11/2025
#060 How to Create Play-Based Learning Experiences in Your Yoga Classes with Amy Nielsen
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Amy Nielsen from Planning Playtime as they talk about the vibrant world of play-based learning. Discover practical insights for teachers, parents, and caregivers looking to ignite a love for learning in children in classrooms and kids yoga classes. Some highlights: - Amy Nielsen explores the use of printables and a Mommy and Me preschool program, advocating for individualized approaches and consistent 1% improvements. - The discussion highlights the significance of integrating play, including props and movement, into educational...
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#059 Mindful Monday - Just Be Meditation
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you 'just be' with the moment. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to prepare, focus, and manage the day ahead. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛
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#058 How to Teach Culturally Responsive SEL with Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta, co-author of "The Change You Want to See" and Deputy Superintendent of Harlem Community School, as they explore how mindfulness, cultural responsiveness, and social-emotional learning (SEL) transform school communities. Drawing from her 30 years as an educator and leader in Harlem, Dr. DeCosta shares her personal journey and practical tools for creating schools where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Some highlights: • How "The Change You Want to See" emerged from leading through the pandemic •...
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#057 How to Lead Large Group Yoga Assemblies in Schools with Lauren Chaitoff
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Lauren Chaitoff from Yogi Beans as they discuss the ins and outs of conducting yoga assemblies in schools. Lauren shares her expert tips and advice on how to engage and teach large groups of kids effectively. Some highlights: - The benefits of working with larger groups in school yoga assemblies - Tips for structuring and organizing large group yoga activities - Handling behavior management and maintaining engagement in a large assembly setting - Advice for yoga teachers who are considering venturing into large group assemblies ...
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#056 How to Cater to 3 Lesser-Known Sensory Systems in Kids Yoga Class with Claire Heffron
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Claire Heffron from The Inspired Treehouse as they talk about the importance of understanding the three lesser-known sensory systems. Claire, an Occupational Therapist, shares insights on proprioceptive, vestibular, and interoceptive sensory systems and provides practical tips for teachers and caregivers. Some highlights: -Claire's occupational therapy background and work with The Inspired Treehouse and developmental play clinic. -The differences between occupational therapists and physical therapists in child development and sensory...
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#055 Mindful Monday - Feel Good Meditation
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you bring more feel good moments. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to prepare, focus, and manage the day ahead. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛
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#054 How Occupational Therapy Enhances Social Emotional Learning in Schools with Heather Greutman
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Heather Greutman, founder of Growing Hands-on Kids, as they discuss how to integrate occupational therapy (OT) into social-emotional learning (SEL) programs. Discover practical strategies for enhancing classroom settings and supporting students' wellbeing and development. Some highlights: -Understanding the role and significance of OT in educational settings. -Differentiating between occupational therapy and physical therapy for a comprehensive approach. -Adapting classroom environments to support all students. -Practical OT tools and...
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#053 School Trends 2025: 75% of Children Struggle with Self-Regulation with Margaret Rice
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Margaret Rice, founder of Your Therapy Source, as they unpack the results of a nationwide survey with over 1,000 school-based therapists and educators. The findings reveal a growing crisis in self-regulation among children and highlight the urgent need for movement, mindfulness, and play in classrooms. Margaret shares surprising insights from the survey and practical strategies to support children’s focus, behavior, and resilience. From calm corners and movement breaks to co-regulation and play-based learning, discover tools that can...
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#052 - How to Create an Inclusive, Accessible, & Trauma-Informed Yoga Class with Larissa Noto
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Larissa Noto of The Lovely Little Lotus Yoga as they talk about an important topic for our community of yoga educators: "How do we ensure that our kids yoga classes are inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed, so that all children feel seen, heard, and understood?” From her unique experience as a lawyer and a yoga therapist, Larissa specializes in teaching trauma-informed kids yoga classes to ensure that the experience is accessible to all ages and abilities. Larissa explains what “trauma-informed yoga” means and why it’s...
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#051 Mindful Monday - Love & Acceptance
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you bring more love and acceptance to your life. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to prepare, focus, and manage the day ahead. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛
info_outlineJoin Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Abigail Wilber, founder of The Mindfulness Practice, as they discuss practical ways mindfulness can transform classroom dynamics and enhance student wellbeing. Discover proven techniques and valuable insights into how to teach 15-minute mindfulness sessions in classrooms. Some highlights:
- Setting clear expectations for mindfulness practices and yoga
- Successful mindfulness activities like Belly Breathing and "Cross the Line"
- Addressing disruptive behavior with mindfulness
- Overcoming challenges in implementing yoga and mindfulness in schools
- Abby's journey and advice for aspiring kids yoga teachers
Find Abby here:
Website:https://abigailwilber.com/
Instagram: / abigail_themindfulnesspractice
YouTube: / @themindfulnesspractice
Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/abigailwilber
Anxiety Warriors Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=anxiety%20warriors%20podcast
Instagram: / anxietywarriorspodcast
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🧘🏽♂️🧘♀️🧘🏿♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.
Connect with us:
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Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/
Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/