Help your students stretch their bodies, calm their minds, and open their hearts with this Yoga with Kindness lesson pack! Designed for elementary-aged children, this resource blends kid-friendly yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, and printable kindness cards to encourage empathy, focus, and positive social interactions.
Perfect for morning meetings, SEL lessons, physical education, counseling groups, or homeschool routines, this engaging set promotes both physical wellness and emotional growth.
What’s Included
Step-by-step Yoga Poses
Mountain Pose
Butterfly Pose
Cat-Cow Pose
Warrior II
Tree Pose
Child’s Pose
Chair Pose
Bridge Pose
Seated Twist
Downward Dog
Forward Fold
Savasana
 
Breathwork Activities – Flower Breathing, Bear Belly Breathing, Box Breathing, Alternate Nostril Breathing
Mindfulness Reflections & Visualizations – Heart Bubble, Sunshine in Your Heart, Magic Wishes, Thankful Tree, and more
Printable Kindness Cards (Black & White) – Students can color these cards and give them to friends, classmates, or family members
Positive Reinforcement “Caught You Bee-ing Kind” Cards – Hand out when you catch students doing something kind
Reflection Worksheets – Encourage empathy, problem-solving, and self-awareness
 
Why Teachers & Parents Love This Resource
Builds SEL skills like empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation
Encourages mindfulness and healthy coping strategies
Supports gross motor skills and physical wellness
Offers no-prep, print-and-go materials that are fun and creative
 
Grade Levels: K–4
Subjects: Physical Education, Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness
Resource Type: Lesson Plan + Printable Activities