Lesson 2: Yoga and relaxation

Exploring yoga, guided meditation and relaxation.

Learning objectives

  • To learn how yoga can help our bodies to stretch, relax and stay healthy.
  • To explore guided meditation and relaxation.

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

ELG: Managing Self

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.
  • Manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including dressing, going to the toilet and understanding the importance of healthy food choices

Physical Development

ELG: Gross Motor Skills

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Demonstrate strength, balance and coordination when playing.

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

Non-statutory curriculum guidance

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • Know and talk about the different factors that support their overall health and wellbeing:
    • regular physical activity.

Physical Development

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • Progress towards a more fluent style of moving, with developing control and grace.

See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

Before the lesson

Print in advance

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

  • Think about why it is important to take care of ourselves.
  • Note any specific next steps for individual children.
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