My daughter is terrified of spiders! My husband has taught her to be afraid of spiders from his upbringing in Australia. With all the poisonous spiders in his homeland, the children are taught to stay away from spiders and to always check dark places before putting their hands … [Read more...] about Insect and Bug Yoga for Kids
5 Reptile Yoga Poses for Kids
I’ll never forget the first day in my job as a day camp leader as a teenager. I’d worked with children for years, but that was my first full-time summer job working with children. One boy with very challenging behaviors took over the group. At home that night, after … [Read more...] about 5 Reptile Yoga Poses for Kids
Quick Ways to Add Yoga Resources to Your Quarantine Homeschool
It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing quarantine homeschool for two weeks now. The new “norm” of a homeschool schedule has been challenging to figure out. And just like life right now, it’s been changing daily. In the chaos, I keep repeating in my … [Read more...] about Quick Ways to Add Yoga Resources to Your Quarantine Homeschool
Yoga Storytime Videos for Kids
Yoga storytime is here - integrating movement and literacy! Below you'll find read-along videos of our popular yoga books for kids, so you can create a storytime for everyone to enjoy from the comfort of your home or in your classroom. Click the videos below and simply … [Read more...] about Yoga Storytime Videos for Kids
Bird Yoga: Learn about our Feathered Friends through Movement
Parrot, penguin, and peacock! Three totally different animals that share the main two things that set birds apart from other animals—they all have feathers and wings. Even though penguins don’t use their wings to fly, they use them to jet through the water. So if … [Read more...] about Bird Yoga: Learn about our Feathered Friends through Movement
5 Ways to Integrate Yoga into Your New Home Schedule in 2 Minutes a Day!
We are living in crazy times right now. The world is bonkers. My nervous system is way out of whack, and I feel like I’ve been on an extreme emotional roller coaster over the past week. Now more than ever, these ancient practices can really get us through this … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Integrate Yoga into Your New Home Schedule in 2 Minutes a Day!
Yoga for Spring + Printable Poster
Spring is almost here! Looking out over a snow-covered backyard, I am definitely ready for spring here on the East Coast of the USA. It’s time to get out the spring-themed library books, get outside to observe the changing of the seasons, and put away our winter coats. What … [Read more...] about Yoga for Spring + Printable Poster
Yoga for Everyone: Meet a Special Group of Yogis
Yes, yoga is for everyone! We asked our readers to tell us about their super kids and what makes them unique. Our goal was to highlight that yoga is for everyone, no matter how different we may seem. We sent out an email to our Kids Yoga Stories community last summer, … [Read more...] about Yoga for Everyone: Meet a Special Group of Yogis
St. Patrick’s Day for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses (Printable Poster)
Looking for fun activities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for Kids? Why not read some children’s books and act out this world-renowned Irish holiday through yoga exercises for kids! See below for a list of our five favorite St. Patrick’s Day books that we found in our local … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses (Printable Poster)
One Way to Tackle Teacher Burnout
As I come back from a number of back-to-back appointments, I’m reflecting on how busy life can be and thinking about how to set boundaries for myself. We hear this a lot in our community, from teachers, parents, and health practitioners, that we’re feeling overwhelmed … [Read more...] about One Way to Tackle Teacher Burnout
How to Build a Growth Mindset through Yoga Poses for Kids
Below is an excerpt from a post titled “Growth Mindset Yoga Free Printable” that I wrote for Moments A Day, a popular parenting resource created by Chelsea Lee Smith, a mother and certified parent educator. Follow the link below to read the whole growth mindset yoga article and … [Read more...] about How to Build a Growth Mindset through Yoga Poses for Kids
5 Yoga Inversions to Help Kids Change their Perspectives
"I had the worst day!” “They don’t like me!” “I can’t do it!” Do your children sometimes get into a mental funk and seem consumed with negative thoughts? One way to help alter their thoughts is to practice yoga inversions. Did you know that yoga inversions are … [Read more...] about 5 Yoga Inversions to Help Kids Change their Perspectives
18 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Valentine's Day is almost here. Even though every day is "love day" for those around us, this special day makes us stop and think about what love means to each of us. It's also a great opportunity to talk to our children about love and happiness. As a teacher, I always looked … [Read more...] about 18 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
5 Ice Skating Yoga Poses for Kids
I grew up a figure skater! And once I aged out of competitive figure skating, I became a figure skating coach. So, not surprisingly, getting on skates now with my daughter in the winter is an absolute delight. And for some reason, every time I come into Warrior 3 Pose, I’m always … [Read more...] about 5 Ice Skating Yoga Poses for Kids
Australia for Kids: Learn about Australia through Yoga Poses for Kids
Australia Day is coming up, and we’re busy preparing for our local Australia Day party! We’re teaming up with a few other Australian families who are also living here in New England and celebrating an expat Aussie Day. We’ll be having shrimp, sausages, and meat pies. It’s … [Read more...] about Australia for Kids: Learn about Australia through Yoga Poses for Kids
