Who doesn’t love fairies! Watching my daughter enter the magical world of pretend play has been so cool. She loves dressing up as fairies and princesses. During a recent nature walk, we pretended to be walking through a fairy forest and going on fairy adventures. We also found … [Read more...] about Fairy Yoga (Printable Poster)
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Dinosaur Yoga Ideas for Kids
To be honest, putting together Dinosaur Yoga ideas was not on my radar until I received a few requests from Kids Yoga Stories readers. I’ve never been particularly interested in dinosaurs, and my daughter never showed much interest in the topic, either. So I asked Nikki if we … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Yoga Ideas for Kids
5 Endangered Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
One of my guilty pleasures is browsing book stores, which I absolutely love to do whenever we’re traveling somewhere new. It’s the first thing I look for on the map of our destination. And, not surprisingly, I always gravitate toward the children’s book section. So when I came … [Read more...] about 5 Endangered Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
Holiday Yoga Lesson Plans for Kids
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
5 Wizard Yoga Poses for Kids
What if your child isn’t ready to dive into Harry Potter, but is curious about the mystery world of wizards and witches? Or maybe your child isn’t ready to try yoga, but is super interested in wizards? Then Wizard Yoga might just the thing to both learn about wizards and add … [Read more...] about 5 Wizard Yoga Poses for Kids
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Chinese New Year for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
What’s your Chinese Zodiac sign? 2019 is the Year of the Pig! Last year, our neighbor, who is from Hong Kong, introduced us to Chinese New Year for kids. She brought in oranges and other Chinese treats, we read Chinese books, and we created some Chinese New Year … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
