Learn about outer space through books and yoga! My daughter came home from school, talking about what they were learning about the solar system in her classroom. This sparked a discussion about the mysteries of outer space. We went outside to watch the night sky together and to … [Read more...] about Outer Space Yoga and Books
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Earth Day Ideas
Every day is Earth Day! If you’ve been cruising around our website for a while, you might have guessed that I love to write yoga sequences and yoga books that incorporate character education, global education, and especially environmental education. Some of my happiest moments … [Read more...] about Earth Day Ideas
British Wildlife Yoga: Learn about England through Movement
We absolutely love our yearly trip to the visit family in the Southeast of England each summer! We stay in a little cottage in the countryside and take day trips to visit special places like the Hever Castle, Groombridge Place (the setting for our upcoming Elizabeth and … [Read more...] about British Wildlife Yoga: Learn about England through Movement
12 Easter Yoga Poses for Kids + Easter Yoga Game
Our local Easter egg hunt marks the beginning of spring for us here in the Northeast of United States. Though we’ve lived here for six years now, the cold winter season still comes as a shock to our family. So any time there’s a chance to bring out cute and colorful spring and … [Read more...] about 12 Easter Yoga Poses for Kids + Easter Yoga Game
7 Ways to Deal with Classroom Behavior in a Yoga Class
One of the challenges that we face is how to effectively and kindly manage behaviors in our yoga classrooms. Children come to yoga classes with all kinds of needs, interests, abilities, temperaments, and behaviors. It’s up to us to create a safe, organized, and calm environment … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Deal with Classroom Behavior in a Yoga Class
Opposites Yoga: How to Teach Opposite Words through Movement
Learning opposite words is such an abstract concept for young children! I remember having some opposite word flashcards when my daughter was a toddler. But she wasn’t particularly interested in looking at them. However, adding movement helped to make the concept of opposites … [Read more...] about Opposites Yoga: How to Teach Opposite Words through Movement
Unicorn Yoga: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
“Do you believe in unicorns?” my daughter asked me the other day as we were reading through a unicorn book. My answer to her was “Why, of course, yes!” I want to believe that there is a magical world of enchanting creatures where dreams come true. What do you think of when you … [Read more...] about Unicorn Yoga: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Insect and Bug Yoga for Kids
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
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)
What is “mindfulness”? And how we teach kids to be mindful.
What does silence mean to you? I asked my daughter this question last night after reading The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito and Julia Kuo. The soothing children’s book story follows a boy who discovers the Japanese concept of ma, which is the silence between sounds. My … [Read more...] about What is “mindfulness”? And how we teach kids to be mindful.
Honor Women’s History Month through Books and Kids Yoga
March is Women’s History Month, when we honor the contributions and achievements of women from around the world. International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8th to celebrate the “social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a … [Read more...] about Honor Women’s History Month through Books and Kids Yoga
5 Easy Partner Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Most people associate this time of year with giving, sharing, and being extra kind to friends and family. Practicing partner yoga poses with someone else is a great way to connect through movement during busy times. Look into each other’s eyes, hold your bodies close to … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Partner Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Yoga Bingo: Where do you practice yoga? (Printable Poster)
I’m passionate about integrating yoga into our family life—I think everyone knows this. I’m always thinking of ways to have our whole family involved in experiencing the practice of yoga and mindfulness throughout the day, in different contexts. So that’s why I’m excited to … [Read more...] about Yoga Bingo: Where do you practice yoga? (Printable Poster)
5 Constellations for Kids to Learn through Yoga Poses
You know those magical moments with children that you wish you could freeze forever? One of those “wish we could stop time” moments for our family happened while we were snuggling together on the back patio during a warm summer’s night, looking up at the sky. My husband told my … [Read more...] about 5 Constellations for Kids to Learn through Yoga Poses
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)
