Give it a Spin!
Can you follow along to these fun poi routines for kids?
How Can Poi Engage Youth?
Body
Poi is a great way to get that blood pumping and can help fine-tune motor skills and foster muscle development.
Mind
Working out challenging poi movements or poi routines requires attention, memory, and problem solving.
Social
Playing poi together fosters important social skills such as communication, working as a team, and active listening.
Fun
Poi is simply undeniebly fun! And we know that play has profound benefits for developing key physical and cognitive skills.
Creative
Making poi and exploring different poi movements provides endless opportunities to unleash your creativity and imagination.
Adaptable
Poi is easily adaptable to suit a wide range of ages and abilities (e.g. poi can be heavy or light, movements can be simple or complex).
Affordable
Poi doesn’t require expensive equipment or technology, making it a cost effective way to play.
Culture
Poi provides and opportunity to broaden cultural awareness by actively participating in Maori tradition.
See it in Action.
Check out this high-energy poi session at Blue School Pre-School, where we focused on getting our heart rates up, following instructions, unleashing our creativity, and having a whole lot of FUN!
More Resources
SpinPoi Starter Pack
Gain access to hours of fun by learning how to make poi and mastering your first moves. A great activity the whole family can participate in from the comfort of your own home.
Kids Poi
Your little one will love our soft, colorful, durable kids poi. Choose from our signature alphabet fabric or let your imagination run wild and request your very own custom color/pattern.
Poi Songs for Kids
Get twirling to the beat with SpinPoi’s original music. A beautiful mix of English and Māori kupu (words) by New Zealand artists. Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms.