Organising props

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.

• Laundry bags: These are brilliant for grouping smaller items (like foam balls). They zip up neatly, don’t take up much space, and because they’re see-through, I can tell at a glance what’s inside.
• Reusable produce bags: I’ve picked up some from the fruit and veg aisle in Aldi (you can find them in other supermarkets too). They’re cheap, light, and perfect for bigger items that just need keeping together.
  
  

What I love most about mesh bags is their visibility. For someone who forgets easily, being able to see what’s inside is a game changer.

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:

• A spare box balanced on top of the tower adds extra storage.
• The space under my standing desk holds bags of blankets and yoga blocks. To stop it feeling visually overwhelming, I cover it all with a big blue blanket. Out of sight, out of stress!
  
  

4. Regular Clear-Outs
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:

• Am I still using this?
• Does it still serve a purpose in my classes?
  
  

Letting go of what I don’t need makes it easier to find and use the things I do need. It also means that I don’t have to have another conversation with my husband about my bags and boxes spreading out across the house!

Why This Matters
Having these systems in place means:

• I know what I have.
• I know where to find it.
• I can grab what I need quickly when heading out to a class.
  

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:

• A freebie guide to the props I use and how I use them.
  
• This playlist of videos about props.
  
• An online training, Props Like a Pro, showing how props can support and extend your kids yoga classes.
  
• My in-person training, The Well-Being Journey, which includes hands-on experience with props and a full Well-Being Adventurers Toolkit.
  
  

If you’d like to dive deeper, check them out!

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!