Yoga Storytime – Week #2

The kids really loved our books this week!  We had such a fun time reading and interacting.  There has been such a positive response, that we actually opened a second class, so now I have two yoga classes back-to-back which can be a little hectic, but our patrons were very happy to have the option to come to storytime.
Warm-up: Rock n Roll, Zip up Spine, Deep Breaths, Cat/Cow, Dog
ASL Sign: Yoga (fingerspell each letter)
 Early Literacy Tip: Take a nature walk of your own.  Ask your children what they see.
Book 1: Do Princesses Really Kiss Frogs? by Carmela LaVigna Coyle
Sun Salutations: Mountain, Reach Up, Touch the Ground, Hands at Knees (flat back), Plank Pose, Cobra Pose, Downward Facing Dog, Walk toward Hands. (Repeat 3x)
Wiggles: “Zoom, Zoom, Zoom”
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moon (2x)
If you want to take a trip climb aboard my rocket ship.
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moon.
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off!
Far, far, far, we’re going to the stars (2x)
If you want to take a trip climb aboard my rocket ship
Far, far, far, we’re going to the stars
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off!
Fun, fun, fun we’re going to the sun. (2x)
If you want to take a trip climb aboard my rocket ship
Fun, fun, fun we’re going to the sun
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off!
Book 2: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
Transition: Strengthen Core (Cricket, Ball, Jellyfish, Shark, Warrior II)*
*Taken from Yoga for Children: 200+ Yoga Poses, Breathing Exercises, and Meditations for Healthier, Happier, More Resilient Children by Lisa Flynn
Book 3: A Closer Look by Mary McCarthy
Cool Down: Bridge, Happy Baby Pose, Starfish Pose/Deep Breaths (with Beanie Babies)
“When Juniper Sleeps” by Séamus Egan ~ Putumayo Kids Presents: Celtic Dreamland