Yoga Storytime – Summer Week #4
I didn’t see as many kids in my storytime yesterday as I normally do. I’m wondering if it’s a popular week for vacation. Otherwise, the kids seemed to enjoy the books this week – we talked a lot about different types of animals and I was able to introduce parents/caregivers to offering non-fiction to little ones in an accessible way. The kids really enjoyed acting out the movements it Hop, Hop, Jump! (although on the page where the illustration shows hopping, the picture is of a child jumping..). And as usual, “Zoom, Zoom, Zoom” was a lot of fun. Overall, a smaller crowd but a great storytime!
Warm-up: Rock n Roll, Zip up Spine, Deep Breaths, Cat/Cow, Dog
ASL Sign: Yoga (fingerspell each letter)
Early Literacy Tip: Don’t be afraid to introduce non-fiction to your preschool or toddler. If your child has an interest in something, check out a non-fiction book about it!
Book 1: We’re Roaming in the Rainforest: An Amazon Adventure by Laurie Krebs
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: Wet and Dry: An Animal Opposites Book by Lisa Bullard
Transition: Digestion (Candle, Reclining Twist, Roadrunner, Frog, Twisting Dragon)*
*Taken from Yoga for Children: 200+ Yoga Poses, Breathing Exercises, and Meditations for Healthier, Happier, More Resilient Children by Lisa Flynn
Book 3: Hop, Hop, Jump! by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Cool Down: Bridge, Happy Baby Pose, Starfish Pose/Deep Breaths (with Beanie Babies)
“When Juniper Sleeps” by Séamus Egan ~ Putumayo Kids Presents: Celtic Dreamland