Below, you will find a selection of activities for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippor for combining learning (books) and gentle movement (yoga poses) written by one of our lovely Kids Yoga Stories Ambassadors, Synthia Gerson. Synthia here, a Kids Yoga Stories Ambassador! I am also a … [Read more...] about Activities for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippor: Yoga Poses and Books for Kids
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5 Yoga Poses to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival
What do you know about the Mid-Autumn Festival also called Moon Festival? Maybe you have heard about the cute little moon cakes? Maybe it is a holiday you have never heard of? Cassandra Throughton takes us on a little journey to learn more about it and offers a little Mid-Autumn … [Read more...] about 5 Yoga Poses to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival
5 Summer Activities for Kids Yoga
Maybe you’re indoors on a rainy summer day, or maybe you’re looking for something different to do in the backyard. In any case, why not try acting out these popular summer activities for kids through yoga poses! Start by making a list of your favorite summertime … [Read more...] about 5 Summer Activities for Kids Yoga
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 … [Read more...] about Bird Yoga: Learn about our Feathered Friends through Movement
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
5 Woodland Forest Animals Yoga Poses Using a Chair (+ Printable Poster)
This post is part of our chair yoga poses series! Today's theme feature woodland forest animals! These five woodland forest animals-themed yoga poses could be done: during a transition time in the classroomduring a subject change in your homeschool classroomat home when … [Read more...] about 5 Woodland Forest Animals Yoga Poses Using a Chair (+ Printable Poster)
Earth Day Yoga
Every day is Earth Day! Each year on April 22nd, people from around the world come together to celebrate the annual event, Earth Day, to discuss, learn, and take action on ways to protect our planet. A great way to honor this special day is through reading earth-friendly … [Read more...] about Earth Day Yoga
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 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
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 US. 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)
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)
I LOVE YOU Yoga
“Valentine’s Day is not about what you love,” Foxy explained. “It’s about who you love.”(Foxy in Love, by Emma Dodd) This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My daughter and I used this book, Foxy in Love, to talk about the meaning of Valentine’s Day. We talked about all … [Read more...] about I LOVE YOU Yoga
5 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 … [Read more...] about 5 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Arctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids (+Printable Poster)
Our winter wonderland life here in New England has been a learning adventure! I love that the local libraries are stacked with winter-themed books, most of which were completely new to me. After gathering a bunch of books on Arctic animals, my daughter and I learned about the … [Read more...] about Arctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids (+Printable Poster)
6 Antarctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
“Penguins, seals, and whales” was the response when I asked our Australian friend about which animals he saw on his recent trip to Antarctica. My husband has always talked about going to Antarctica, so he was very envious when we found out his best buddy had taken a month-long … [Read more...] about 6 Antarctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
