Yoga Safari

Materials

non-skid surface for barefoot play

Instructions

1. Cut artificial flowers and greenery into individual flowers with stems and
leaves (scaled appropriately to the size of the table or tub). Place soil in the
tub or table. Add flowers, bits of greenery, and small twigs as "weeds."
2. Introduce the activity to the children as practice for caring for a real garden.
Describe planting and weeding.
3. Encourage children to care for the "garden" using gardening tools and a
watering can. Limit the number of children tending the garden at one time
by putting out a certain number of tools.
4. This activity works well as an indoor or outdoor activity.
5. If possible, follow this with planting natural plants and/or caring for a real
classroom garden.