Happy Independence Day! We have been living in our adopted country of United States for over seven years now and finally getting into the groove of the July 4th Cookout. Given that my hubby is Australian, we love the idea of an all-day barbecue. I’d love to share some Independence Day for kids yoga sequences, […]
Oh, Canada! Though I left my birthplace of Canada fifteen years ago, the country is still my home. I miss the British Columbian forests, animals, camping, culture, and hiking. To ensure that our daughter grows up knowing about her heritage, we have lots of Canadian-themed books, stuffed animals, figurines, and puzzles. With Canada Day coming […]
Are you teaching or homeschooling preschool-aged children? I’ve just joined this PLAYful Preschool Virtual Homeschool Group, and I want to share it with you! A month ago, I wrote an article describing my job as a mom as teaching my daughter about kindness in preparation for her going to preschool this year. While she’s not […]
“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV The most memorable students in my primary school classes were kind. They spoke kind words and behaved kindly toward others. Kindness is […]
Try a trip to the beach through beach yoga poses for kids! Moving and playing together is great in any weather, but summer is especially enjoyable for beach yoga poses for kids. The sequence below will lead your family on a beach-inspired journey in your living room, backyard, or local park. Kids yoga is all […]
Summer is here! If you are planning to host a summer camp or are interested in putting together a neighborhood summer camp, then we have the perfect resource for you. I’m so excited to share with you a new eBook, Backyard Summer Camp, which is an excellent guide to designing your summer camp for children […]
Our motto at Kids Yoga Stories is “moving, learning, and having fun.” This is especially important during the summer months, considering research shows the impact of summer months on learning loss and weight gain. As a former teacher and now as a mom, I also know how important it is to “keep it simple” when […]
I distinctly remember my instructor telling the class about the origin of the yoga physical postures (“asana” in Sanskrit) during my yoga teacher training. She explained that thousands of years ago, a group of Indians living up in the mountains invented yoga poses by mimicking their natural surroundings. They believed that practicing those poses, integrated […]
My London-born parents were just visiting for a couple of weeks. My mom kept us updated with the news of the Royal Baby. Even though she left her birthplace forty years ago, she still has a deep connection to the British culture. Then, she sent me this article about the Canadians sending the Royal Baby […]
Kids Yoga Stories is a proud sponsor of the Virtual Book Club Summer Camp hosted by Toddler Approved, Rainy Day Mum, and The Educators’ Spin On It. Check out their websites for information on their five week program, including suggested thematic books and activities. This week is ANIMAL week. Join us for animal yoga poses […]
I’ve been noticing a lot of primary school aged children hanging out looking bored and playing on their iPhones, as my 2-year-old daughter and I have been playing at our local playgrounds this past week. It got me thinking about ways to get children having fun and being active this summer. Fourteen ways to have […]