Cinco de Mayo (SINK-oh DAY MY-OH) is the biggest Mexican holiday in the United States. It is a special day to honor and celebrate the Mexican heritage and culture. The 5th of May (“Cinco de Mayo” in Spanish) was the day in 1862 when the Mexican army won an unlikely victory over … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids
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Chakras for Kids: Learn about their Emotions through Yoga Poses for Kids
Have you been curious about chakras and wondered if you could teach children about them? Maybe you’ve heard that understanding about chakras can help children learn about their social and emotional selves on a deeper level. The yoga poses below, which are coupled with positive … [Read more...] about Chakras for Kids: Learn about their Emotions through Yoga Poses for Kids
3 Ways to Connect with Your Little Ones Using Yoga
Wowzers, it’s been a month in quarantine, and a lot of us still haven’t quite found our groove in this new life. Teachers are struggling to homeschool their own children, while learning new technology and creating engaging lesson plans—all without much feedback from the … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Connect with Your Little Ones Using Yoga
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
Yoga Resources for Teachers and Parents During this Difficult Time
As we try to find our new “normal,” I’m hearing from friends and family that the initial panic seems to have faded, but the emotional roller coaster continues—with good days and hard days. So today, I wanted to share some resources for all of you in the hopes these practices … [Read more...] about Yoga Resources for Teachers and Parents During this Difficult Time
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
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
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)
