Yoga for kids is a great way to celebrate the various holidays throughout the year. Holiday yoga gets children learning, moving, and having fun! The following lesson plans are designed for children ages three to eight, but they could be adapted for younger or older … [Read more...] about Holiday Yoga Lesson Plans for Kids
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Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids
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
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
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
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
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)
Kids Yoga Stories 2018 Year in Review
Thank you so much for being a part of our vibrant, passionate community of kids yoga enthusiasts this year! We’re incredibly grateful for you reading our weekly Kids Yoga Stories newsletter and purchasing our products. Mia’s Mountain Hike, Sally’s Visit to the Farm, Justine … [Read more...] about Kids Yoga Stories 2018 Year in Review
Farm Animals Yoga (Printable Poster)
My daughter loves farm animals. And she loves yoga. So naturally, we did a few farm animals yoga poses before our recent trip to a local farm. At the farm, we saw a cow, a sheep, a goat, chickens, pigs, bunnies, a cat, and a dog. She loves acting out the farm animals and … [Read more...] about Farm Animals Yoga (Printable Poster)
Polar Bear Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan for Toddlers
Toddlers love yoga. And toddlers love Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle books. So, today we’re sharing a Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan to go with the popular book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Amazon affiliate link). Fellow kids yoga teacher Joie Scott has put together … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan for Toddlers
How to Get Started Teaching Yoga to Toddlers
Teaching yoga to toddlers may seem like a daunting task, but it is a truly wonderful experience to share with your little ones. I’ve created a simple guide to creating a yoga-friendly environment with your family so you can feel confident in teaching fun and easy yoga poses to … [Read more...] about How to Get Started Teaching Yoga to Toddlers
5 Amazon Rainforest Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
What’s on your travel bucket list? I’ve always been intrigued by the Amazon rainforest in South America! We recently spent a week with a dear friend whose wife is from Brazil. My daughter and I asked her questions about life in Brazil and if she’d been to visit the rainforest. … [Read more...] about 5 Amazon Rainforest Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
What is a magic yoga moment? And how do I experience one?
Do you ever stop to ask yourself, “Why do I teach yoga to kids?” It’s a great question to reflect upon. Often, there is that one moment we’re trying to capture or go back to. That magic moment where you truly see the joy in a child’s eyes when they finally get themselves into … [Read more...] about What is a magic yoga moment? And how do I experience one?
10 Autumn Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Back to School in the northern hemisphere means welcoming the signs of fall. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing colors, and we all get ready for colder weather. Yoga poses were first created thousands of years ago by modeling the natural environment. Autumn … [Read more...] about 10 Autumn Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
5 African Safari Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
“See you in Africa on a camel,” was what I wrote in my high school graduation book. I’ve wanted to visit Africa my whole life, and I desperately hope to one day take my husband and daughter on an African safari. In the meantime, I have to live vicariously through my friends … [Read more...] about 5 African Safari Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
Labor Day Yoga Poses for Kids: inspired by occupations
Back to School also means a day off with family to honor the economic and social contributions of workers in our communities for Labor Day. The United States Department of Labor defines this special day as: "Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor … [Read more...] about Labor Day Yoga Poses for Kids: inspired by occupations
