Yoga Story Time: Armadillo Antics

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 2-6 years old

Hey Bookworms! Let’s get Bendy!

When the moon comes out, everyone goes to sleep.... EXCEPT for the armadillo. Let’s read “Armadillo Antics” by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson together and find out the silly things the armadillo does, while we're sleeping!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 2-6 years old), we'll read pages from “Armadillo Antics” by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “Armadillo Antics” by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson, click HERE OR you can borrow it from your local library!

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Yoga Story Time: Where the Wild Things Are

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 2-6 years old

Max is wearing his wolf costume and creating chaos wherever he goes. When he gets sent to his room he decides its time for him to join all the other wild things. Let’s read “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak and find the other wild things with Max!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 2-6 years old), we'll read pages from “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, click HERE! OR you can borrow it from your local library!

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No known copyright to songs.

Yoga Story Time: Caution! Road Signs Ahead

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 2-5 years old

Do you look out the window when you’re driving along? Me too! Have you ever seen signs on the side of the road? Each sign tells the driver something important. Let’s get into our cars and spot some road signs together!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 2-5 years old), we'll read pages from “Caution! Road Signs Ahead” by Toni Buzzeo AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “Caution! Road Signs Ahead” by Toni Buzzeo click HERE!

Yoga Story Time: Bathe the Cat

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-6 years old

Grandma is arriving at 2 pm and the family has a long list of chores to do before for her visit, including bathe the cat. But the cat has other plans. This clever cat will do just about anything to avoid a bath. Let’s find out all the things this cat does in order to avoid getting a bath as we read “Bathe the Cat” by Alice McGinty together!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-6 years old), we'll read pages from “Bathe the Cat” by Alice McGinty AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “Bathe the Cat” by Alice McGinty, click HERE!

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No known copyright to songs.

Yoga Story Time: After the Buzz Comes the Bee

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-6 years old

Shhhh listen really closely…..What sound do you hear? It’s the sound of birds chirping. You know a bird must be near because you can hear it, even if you don’t see it. Let’s guess what animals make the sounds in today’s book. Sit on your booty or in a comfy chair and get ready to listen closely….Let’s find out as we read “After the Buzz Comes the Bee” by Rachel Isadora together!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-6 years old), we'll read pages from “After the Buzz Comes the Bee” by Rachel Isadora AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “After the Buzz Comes the Bee” by Rachel Isadora, click HERE!

Yoga Story Time: Something for Fleur

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 4-9 years old

I don’t know what’s more fun: eating cake or getting something in the mail! That’s why I love my birthday; I get all kinds of letters and packages in the mail AND I get to eat ice cream cake… Right before Fleur’s birthday, she gets a surprising letter. You’ll never guess what it says… Let’s find out together as we read “Something for Fleur” by Catherine Pelosi together!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 4-9 years old), we'll read pages from “Something for Fleur” by Catherine Pelosi AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “Something for Fleur” by Catherine Pelosi, click HERE!

Yoga Story Time: A Good Place

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-7 years old

I love my home! I cook delicious food in my kitchen, I visit with friends in my living room, and I have a cozy bed that’s perfect for sleeping. It is a good place. The bugs in today’s story are also looking for a good place to live. Let’s read “A Good Place” by Lucy Cousins together and find out what makes a place a good home for a bug…

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-7 years old), we'll read pages from “A Good Place” by Lucy Cousins AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “A Good Place” by Lucy Cousins, click HERE!

Yoga Story Time: This Day in June

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-7 years old

Don’t you just LOVE a parade? With music, and bright colors, and everyone dressed up and cheering… Each June we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with parades. Everyone is welcome just the way they are! Let’s visit a pride parade as we read “This Day in June” by Gayle E. Pitman together!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-7 years old), we'll read pages from “This Day in June” by Gayle E. Pitman AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “This Day in June” by Gayle E. Pitman, click HERE!

Yoga Story Time: Rainbow

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-7 years old

Have you ever seen a rainbow in the sky? Sometimes a rainbow will race across the sky after it rains. They are beautiful to see. The rainbow flag reminds us to love and include everyone. Each color in the rainbow flag means something special. Let’s read about the colors together.

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-7 years old), we'll read pages from “Rainbow: A First Book of Pride” by Michael Genhart AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of “Rainbow: A First Book of Pride” by Michael Genhart, click HERE!

Yoga Story Time: Plenty of Hugs

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-7 years old

What is your favorite thing? Is it a book? Is it the park? I have lots of favorite things. I love books AND parks. But one of my absolute favorite things is a hug from a person I love. When someone I trust asks if I’d like a hug and I say yes, it makes me feel safe and happy. It’s a good thing there are always plenty of hugs to go around!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-7 years old), we'll read pages from "Plenty of Hugs" by Fran Manushkin AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of "Plenty of Hugs" by Fran Manushkin, click HERE!

OR you can support a local bookstore by clicking HERE!

Want to see more from Fran Manushkin? Click HERE

More from Kate Alizadeh, click HERE

Yoga Story Time: Dear Zoo

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-7 years old

Have you ever gotten something in the mail?  A letter or a package?  Me, too!  It’s so exciting to see your name on the letter or package and open it up knowing that what’s inside is just for you! What if you got a package from the zoo! What do you think would be inside?

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-7 years old), we'll read pages from "Dear Zoo" by Rod Campbell AND move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of "Dear Zoo" by Rod Campbell, click HERE!

Yoga Story Time: Apple and Magnolia

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-7 years old

Do you have a favorite tree? Britta has two; Apple and Magnolia. She visits them every day and she’s VERY sure that her favorite two tress are best friends. Let’s read about the amazing things being a good friend can do!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-7 years old), we'll read pages from "Apple and Magnolia" by Laura Gehl and Patricia Metola. We'll move through some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of "Apple and Magnolia" Words by Laura Gehl and Art by Patricia Metola, click HERE!

Want to see more from Laura Gehl? Click HERE

More from Patricia Metola, click HERE

Yoga Story Time: Pete The Cat

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-7 years old

What do you do when your day just doesn't go to plan? Pete the Cat, the grooviest jazz cat out there, knows what to do. Let's move, sing, and read "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" together!

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-7 years old), we'll read pages from "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" Words by Eric Litwin and Art by James Dean. We'll groove to some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" Words by Eric Litwin and Art by James Dean, click HERE!

Learn the Letter Z

ABC Kids Yoga For Ages: 2-5 years old

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga video for kids, children will move-to-learn the letters of the alphabet. Bendy the Bookworm, our letter loving friend, brings the letter Z for us to see, say, and sign!

Children will move-to-learn as they practice the following developmental skills-
Educational Skills: learning the alphabet, learn the letter Z
Motor/Physical Skills: balance, core strength, flexibility
Emotional Skills: friendship, confidence, perseverance

You did it!! You learned the letter Z! Here is your Coloring Sheet Award:

Yoga Story Time: Little Blue Truck's Valentine

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-6 years old

It’s Valentine’s Day and Little Blue Truck is so excited to share cards with all of his friends. Don’t you just love getting cards? I do!! But I love moving and reading with you EVEN more. Get ready to move because we’re about to find deliver Valentine’s Day cards with Little Blue in this Bendy Bookworm Yoga Story Time!

In this Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-6 years old), we'll read pages from "Little Blue Truck’s Valentine" by Alice Schertle and learn some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of "Little Blue Truck’s Valentine” by Alice Schertle, click HERE!

Winter Craft for Kids: Sensory Heart Sun Catcher

ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED

Materials: 

• Contact Paper

• Paper Plate

• Scissors

• Tissue Paper, Crayons, Colored Rice

• Yarn or Ribbon

• Hole Puncher

Step One: 
*Cover the Paper Plate in Tissue Paper or Color the Paper Plate with crayons, markers, paint, etc.

Step Two: 
*Fold Paper Plate in half and cut out half a heart.

Step Three: 
*Cut a square of Contact Paper and stick it behind the heart (covering the entire heart cut out space), STICK SIDE UP! Punch a hole in the top of the paper plate.

Step Four: 
*Sprinkle Rice onto the Contact Paper or stick down pieces of tissue paper. Cut and Tie string through the hole at the top of the Paper Plate. Hang in a window!

To Make Colorful Sensory Rice:

1. Measure rice into a container with a lid (I put 1 cup of rice into a ziplock bag).

2. Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the rice. Add 1 or 2 drops of food coloring as desired (deeper color= more food coloring).

3. Cover the container (or zip up the bag) and SHAKE the rice vigorously for a minute or two. Make sure all the rice is covered in the vinegar/food coloring mixture.

4. Spread the colored rice on a paper towel or a tray in even layer to dry.

Yoga Story Time: Snowmen At Night

Yoga Story Time For Ages: 3-8 years old

Have you ever wondered, “What the heck do snowmen do all night while we are all cuddled up, asleep in our beds?” Grab some hot chocolate and get ready to move because we’re about to find out in this Bendy Bookworm Story Time!

In this Yoga Story Time video for Children (ages: 3-8 years old), we'll read pages from "Snowmen at Night" by Caralyn Buehner and learn some silly yoga poses as we read.

If you’d like to purchase your own copy of "Snowmen at Night” by Caralyn Buehner, click HERE!

After watching the video, try this simple DIY Science Experiment to Melt Your Own Snowman:

Learn The Letter X

ABC Kids Yoga For Ages: 2-5 years old

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga video for kids, children will move-to-learn the letters of the alphabet. Bendy the Bookworm, our letter loving friend, brings the letter X for us to see, say, and sign!

Children will move-to-learn as they practice the following developmental skills-
Educational Skills: learning the alphabet, learn the letter X
Motor/Physical Skills: balance, core strength, flexibility
Emotional Skills: friendship, confidence, perseverance

You did it!! You learned the letter X! Here is your Coloring Sheet Award:

Learn the Letter W

ABC Kids Yoga For Ages: 2-5 years old

In this Bendy Bookworm Yoga video for kids, children will move-to-learn the letters of the alphabet. Bendy the Bookworm, our letter loving friend, brings the letter W for us to see, say, and sign!

Children will move-to-learn as they practice the following developmental skills-
Educational Skills: learning the alphabet, learn the letter W
Motor/Physical Skills: balance, core strength, flexibility
Emotional Skills: friendship, confidence, perseverance

You did it!! You learned the letter W! Here is your Coloring Sheet Award:

Fall Craft for Kids: Sun Catcher Leaves

Materials: 

• Contact Paper

• Permanent Marker

• Scissors

• Red, Orange, and Yellow Tissue Paper

Step One: 
*Use the leaf template to trace the pattern onto the contact paper.
Option to draw faces, designs, or veins onto the leaf

Step Two: 
*Peel away back of contact paper and tape down (this keeps the contact paper in place) to a surface: sticky side facing up!

Step Three: 
*Rip pieces of tissue paper and stick down to the contact paper. Cover the entire leaf’s surface.

Step Four: 
*Cut the leaf out along the outline and hang in a window!