7 Fresh Kids Yoga Games Using Props (That Kids Go Wild For)
If you’ve been teaching kids yoga for a while, you already know the classics.
Animal yoga. Freeze & pose. Yoga stories.
They work — but sometimes you want something new, something that feels a little more “wow” without turning your class into chaos.
These are some of our favourite NEW kids yoga games at Little Yogis Academy® — especially for teachers who love using props, challenges, and playful structure.
1. Balance Builder Challenge (Using Yoga Blocks)
This is a quietly brilliant game that builds focus fast.
What you need:
Yoga blocks (or books / foam blocks) Click here for the ones we buy!
How it works:
Each child gets a block. The challenge is to balance the block on different body parts while holding a yoga pose.
Examples:
Tree Pose + block on the head
Warrior II + block on the palm
Tabletop + block on the back
Level it up:
Add a slow countdown or breathing cue while they balance.
Why it’s magic:
Kids are fully engaged
Builds core strength + focus
Feels like a game, not an exercise
👉 We use balance challenges like this in our structured classes:
Explore our kids yoga curriculum →
2. Yoga Target Toss (Blocks + Poly Spots)
Movement meets problem-solving.
What you need:
How it works:
Place spots around the room. Each spot has a pose assigned to it.
Children:
Gently toss a yoga block toward a spot
Whatever spot it lands closest to = the pose the class does
Teacher tip:
Make the tossing soft and controlled — this isn’t about distance.
Why kids love it:
Surprise element
Choice without overwhelm
Turns poses into a game mechanic
👉 We include prop-based yoga games in many lesson plans: Browse lesson plans →
3. The Wobble Test (Mindful Balance Under Pressure)
This one feels like a science experiment for the body.
What you need:
Yoga blocks or small beanbags
How it works:
Kids choose a balance pose. You slowly add a “wobble challenge”:
Close one eye
Lift a heel
Add a block to the arm
Slow inhale, slow exhale
The goal is not perfection — it’s noticing what helps them stay steady.
Reflection question:
“What helped your body balance?”
Why it’s powerful:
Teaches self-awareness
Builds resilience
Introduces mindfulness naturally
4. Roll & Flow (Dice + Yoga Cards)
Perfect for kids who love unpredictability.
What you need:
How it works:
Each number on the dice corresponds to:
A pose
A number of breaths
A movement style (slow, strong, wiggly, tall)
Kids roll, then the class flows.
Bonus:
Let kids help assign what each number means.
👉 Our pose cards work beautifully for this game: Shop yoga cards →
5. Memory Flow (Yoga Meets Brain Power)
This one sneaks in executive functioning skills.
How it works:
Start with one pose.
Add a second.
Then a third.
Each round, kids must remember the entire sequence and repeat it in order.
Make it collaborative: Kids can suggest the next pose instead of you.
Why it works:
Builds memory
Encourages teamwork
Keeps older kids especially engaged
6. Balance Pathway (Dots + Imagination)
This feels like a mini obstacle course, but calm.
What you need:
How it works:
Lay dots in a path. Each dot has a rule:
One foot only
Balance + breathe
Add a twist
Hold for 3 breaths
Kids move slowly through the pathway like mindful explorers.
Theme it:
Crossing a river
Walking a rainbow bridge
Moving through space
👉 This pairs beautifully with our yoga dot sets: See yoga dot activities →
7. Pose Switch (Adapt & Adjust Game)
This teaches flexibility — literally and mentally.
How it works:
Kids hold a pose. You call out a switch:
“Change levels”
“Make it bigger”
“Make it calmer”
“Add a balance”
They adapt the same pose instead of starting over.
Why it’s special:
Encourages creativity
Builds body confidence
Teaches adaptation, not rigidity
Why These Games Feel Different
These games:
✔ Use real props kids love
✔ Blend movement + thinking
✔ Work in schools, childcares, and gyms
✔ Feel playful but purposeful
✔ Reduce behaviour challenges naturally
This is the approach we take across Little Yogis Academy® curriculum and training — thoughtful structure wrapped in joy.
👉 Explore our kids yoga curriculum → Shop resources
👉 Teach kids yoga with us → Learn about licensing
Final Thought 🌈
Kids don’t need more rules.
They need inviting challenges!
When yoga feels like a puzzle, an adventure, or a playful test of balance, kids lean in — and teachers fall back in love with teaching.
If you try one of these games, tag us or send us a note. We love seeing Little Yogis® magic in action.