Family Math
Brain Break: Mindful Yoga Exercise for Kids
Clip: Season 2026 | 40sVideo has Closed Captions
Grow from a small seed into a tall tree! A fun brain break to practice measurement.
"Let's move our bodies by growing from small seeds into tall trees! In this brain break, kids will curl up into a ball and stretch out to reach the sky, while practicing early math skills, such as comparing the size of objects. This mindfulness moment helps little ones pause and reset. Great for classroom breaks or at-home breaks. Brought to you by: Family Math, by PBS SoCal
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Family Math
Brain Break: Mindful Yoga Exercise for Kids
Clip: Season 2026 | 40sVideo has Closed Captions
"Let's move our bodies by growing from small seeds into tall trees! In this brain break, kids will curl up into a ball and stretch out to reach the sky, while practicing early math skills, such as comparing the size of objects. This mindfulness moment helps little ones pause and reset. Great for classroom breaks or at-home breaks. Brought to you by: Family Math, by PBS SoCal
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Let's move our bodies by growing into trees.
Start by standing with two feet on the ground.
Now bend your knees to curl into a ball.
Imagine you're a tiny tree seed.
If it feels good for you, wrap your arms around your legs and give yourself a big hug.
Now slowly start to stand up.
Take a deep breath in as you reach your arms to the sky.
Imagine your arms are branches reaching out to the sun.
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