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How I Organise My Props for Kids Yoga Classes Today I’m sharing a peek behind the scenes at how I organise my props.
As someone with late-diagnosed ADHD, I know I need really clear systems in place. Without them, things get messy and overwhelming very quickly. So, I’ve developed practical ways to keep track of everything in my kids yoga business — it doesn’t look perfect (as you can see in the video 🤣), but it works for me! I often teach full-size classes of 30 (sometimes more!) children, which means I need a lot of props. Add to that the fact I live in a terraced house with a small office, and it becomes even more important to group, condense, and maximise space. Here are the systems that help me stay on top of it all. 1. Mesh Bags Mesh bags are one of my absolute favourites for storing props.
2. Coloured Bags If you’ve read my post about organising cards, you’ll know I have a thing about colour-coding! I use drawstring bags in different colours to organise sets of soft toys. 🔵 Blue = Set One 🟢 Green = Set Two 🟡 Yellow = Set Three 🔴 Red = Set Four This way, if I’m teaching with Set Two, I know I need my green cards and my green bag of props. It’s grab-and-go — no thinking required. The coloured bags also double up as part of the session itself: children can pick from them, adding an interactive element. Who doesn’t love to pick out of the bag?! 3. Boxes and Towers Of course, IKEA makes an appearance here! I use their storage towers with deep pull-out boxes for storing props. They’re not fancy, but they keep everything contained and easy to access. I also make the most of hidden spaces:
Like many teachers, I can be a bit of a hoarder when it comes to props. That’s why I make time each term to go through my collection and ask:
Why This Matters Having these systems in place means:
For me, that reduces stress, saves time, and creates mental space to focus on what really matters — connecting with the children and delivering a fun, well-structured session. Want to Learn More About Using Props? If you’re interested in props, I’ve created a few resources for you:
Next time in this series, I’ll be talking about how I organise my yoga mats. In the meantime, I’d love to see how you organise your own props. If you’re willing, send me a photo or share in my School Yoga Teachers group. Honestly, it would make my day — possibly my week!
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How I Organise My Kids Yoga Cards (and Why It Makes Teaching Easier) Welcome to the first post in my organisation series! In this blog, I’m talking about my number one teaching tool: yoga cards.
If I have my cards with me, I know I can teach an excellent class. I don’t need mats, props, or anything fancy — just my cards, and I’m ready to go. For me, they’re the backbone of my teaching toolkit. Of course, the cards I use are my own Well-Being Adventurers cards, beautifully illustrated by Sophie Rey. But even if you use other yoga cards, these organising tips will still work for you. Why I Organise My Cards Organisation makes everything smoother. For cards especially, it means:
1. Zippy WalletsI absolutely love zippy wallets — they’re the backbone of my toolkit! I have loads of them, and they’re brilliant for keeping sets separate. Here’s why they work so well:
2. Colour Coding Colours are a huge part of my organising system. In my cards, each benefit area has its own colour:💛 Yellow = Flexibility 🔴 Red = Strength💙 Blue = Relaxation 💚 Green = Balance🟠 Orange = Confidence🟣 Purple = Mental Calm🩵 Turquoise = Focus🔵 Dark Blue = Regulation techniques That way, I can instantly tell what type of activity or benefit a card relates to. The children also start to associate colours with the benefits, which becomes a teaching tool in itself. If your cards don’t already use colours, you could easily create your own system with small coloured stickers in the corner of each card. 3. Symbols Another simple but effective tool is symbols. On the back of my cards, I have little icons that tell me which set they belong to. This helps me:
If your cards don’t have built-in symbols, you can create your own with stickers or even hand-drawn marks. The idea is simply to give yourself an easy way to sort and organise without wasting time. Transferring These Ideas Beyond Cards Even though I’m talking specifically about yoga cards, these organising methods can work with any teaching resources — props, lesson plans, handouts, or other visuals.
Want to Learn More? If you like the sound of my Well-Being Adventurers cards and want to learn exactly how to use them, take a look at the fabulous training The Well-Being Journey. On this in-person training, you’ll receive the full Well-Being Adventurers Toolkit and hands-on guidance for bringing movement, breathing, relaxation and fun into your classes. What about you? Do you have a favourite way of organising your yoga cards or resources? I’d love to hear your tips! Why Organisation Matters in Your Kids Yoga Business As I write this, it’s September — that “back-to-school” time of year filled with fresh starts, sharpened pencils, and the urge to get organised. Personally, I love this season. I’ve been sorting out my office, tidying shelves, and creating a little breathing space while my children are back at school.
Getting organised has always been part of who I am. In fact, it’s a bit of a running joke in my family that I’m the one with a folder for everything and a plan for every occasion. But here’s the truth: I don’t organise because I’m naturally tidy — I organise because I need to. I was diagnosed later in life with ADHD and autism. Without systems, my world quickly falls apart. If I don’t put my keys in the bowl by the door, they’re gone forever. My brain has learnt over time that the only way I can function smoothly is through systems, routines, and organisation. And, over the years, I’ve come to really love it. I see organisation not as being about perfection or making everything look Pinterest-worthy, but about something much simpler. I came across a definition from Tracey Hoth that I just love: 👉 Organisation is knowing what you have and knowing how to find it. Isn’t that brilliant? It doesn’t matter if your props are in a mismatched box or if your storage system wouldn’t win any design awards. What matters is that you know what’s there and can get to it when you need it. Why organisation matters in a kids yoga business Running any small business means your time is precious. Every minute counts. And losing time searching for something you know you already own — that set of yoga cards, that scarf, that speaker charger — is frustrating and unnecessary. Being organised helps us:
What’s coming up This blog is the first in a short series where I’ll be taking you behind the scenes of how I stay organised in my own kids yoga business. Over the next posts, I’ll share:
If you love a peek behind the curtain of how other people run their business, this series is for you. If not, that’s okay too — October’s posts will be on something completely different! For now, I’d love to know: how do you keep your kids yoga resources organised? Do you have a favourite system or a “must-do” habit that keeps you sane? |
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