Why This Resource?
When we created the original Classroom Yoga in 10 Minutes a Day, educators loved the short, consistent structure—and how it helped students feel calmer, more focused, and better able to manage their emotions.
But one request kept popping up:
“I love this—but I wish you had something for the entire school year.”
So we got to work creating something new!
This new expanded edition includes all 16 weeks of the original—plus 20 brand-new weeks to support you and your students throughout the entire school year.
Introducing...
Classroom Wellness in 10 Minutes a Day
A done-for-you, 36-week digital resource with quick, low-prep daily activities to support movement, mindfulness, and emotional regulation—designed with real educators and busy classrooms in mind.
Whether you’re in a general ed classroom, a SPED setting, or a counseling space, this program helps students build focus, self-awareness, and emotional resilience… one short practice at a time.
Each week includes 5 daily activities organized around fun, consistent themes:
✨ Mindful Mondays – Breathing exercises and short meditations
✨ Twisty Tuesdays – Chair yoga or standing yoga poses
✨ Wind-Down Wednesdays – Calming coloring and mindful reflection
✨ Theme Thursdays – Themed yoga flows and visual posters
✨ Fun Fridays – Movement games and creative expression
Every activity is designed to take just a few minutes. Simply print and go—or open on your device. You can use it during morning meeting, after recess, as a brain break, or whenever your class needs a moment of calm.
Plus... Support That Sticks
We all know that consistency beats intensity—especially when it comes to emotional regulation and behavior.
Instead of pulling out a mindfulness activity once in a while, this resource gives you:
✔️ Daily routines that kids come to rely on
✔️ Repetition with variety, so they stay engaged
✔️ A natural integration of yoga, mindfulness, and SEL
✔️ Short moments of calm that ripple through the entire day
In short?
You’re planting seeds of focus, compassion, and self-regulation.
And you’re doing it without adding to your already-full plate.
Low Prep...
High Impact
This isn’t just another curriculum to add to your overflowing to-do list. It’s a supportive tool designed to reduce stress... for you and your students.
You’ll have in your hands:
✔️ A full 36-week schedule that you can print and bind or view on your device
✔️ Clear instructions for every activity—no yoga experience required
✔️ Entry and exit cards to support SEL check-ins
✔️ Printable visuals to display in your classroom
✔️ Two ready-to-use parent letters to build school-to-home connection
✔️ 300+ pages of done-for-you resources
No prep. No training. No stress.
Just a simple, powerful way to create wellness routines that stick.
"This is exactly what I was thinking when we talked all those months back, and this final product is nothing short of amazing! Thank you so much for listening and taking the time to develop the Classroom Wellness in 10 Minutes a Day."
Katrina
Created by an Elementary Educator for Real Classrooms
This resource was developed by Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories and former elementary teacher, in collaboration with feedback from educators like you!
Giselle’s mission is to make wellness accessible, easy, and sustainable—so that every child has the chance to learn tools for emotional well-being and self-regulation.
Backed By Research
Here are 7 evidence-based reasons why adding yoga and mindfulness to your classroom routine can support both learning and behavior*:
✔️ Improves Focus and Attention
Mindfulness and movement practices help students tune out distractions and stay engaged—leading to stronger academic performance and more productive work time.
✔️ Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Regular mindfulness activities lower cortisol levels and support emotional balance, helping students feel calmer and more secure during the school day.
✔️ Enhances Emotional Regulation
These practices give kids tools to manage big emotions, pause before reacting, and recover from setbacks—essential for a healthy classroom climate.
✔️ Builds Social-Emotional Skills
Yoga and SEL activities reinforce empathy, compassion, and positive peer connections—key to reducing conflict and building community.
✔️ Supports Self-Regulation and Behavior
Students who participate in daily mindfulness or yoga often show fewer disruptions, improved self-control, and smoother transitions.
✔️ Boosts Body Awareness and Coordination
Yoga poses and movement games support motor development, balance, and spatial awareness—especially helpful for OT/PT goals.
✔️ Primes the Brain for Learning
Short movement or mindfulness breaks reset the nervous system and prepare the brain to return to learning with focus and intention.
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