Librarian & Educator Resources

These books include recommendations and strategies for librarians, educators, and others who want to incorporate physical activity and health promotion into storytimes and children’s programming.

Yoga Pretzels

Citation: Guber, T., Kalish, L., & more, & 0. (2005). Yoga Pretzels. Bath, UK; Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books.  Ages: 4+ Grades: PreK + Description: Yoga Pretzels is a deck of fifty cards that was developed and published as a companion to Baptiste’s My Daddy is a Pretzel. The deck of cards is divided into nine Read More

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers and Preschoolers: 8-Minute Routines to Help Your Child Grow Smarter, Be Happier, and Behave Better

Citation: Garabedian, H. (2008). Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers and Preschoolers: 8-Minute Routines to Help Your Child Grow Smarter, Be Happier, and Behave Better (First Edition edition.). Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press.  Ages: Adults and toddlers Grades: n/a Description:  Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers and Preschoolers: 8-Minute Routines to Help Your Child Grow Smarter, Be Read More

Yoga Games for Children: Fun and Fitness with Postures, Movements and Breath

Citation: Bersma, D., Visscher, M., & more, & 0. (2003). Yoga Games for Children: Fun and Fitness with Postures, Movements and Breath (1 edition.). Alameda, CA: Hunter House.  Ages: 3-12 Grade: 1 and up Description: Yoga Games for Children: Fun and Fitness with Postures, Movements, and Breath is a resource for librarians, parents, and educators Read More

Dancing in My Bones

Citation: Andrews, Sylvia. (2001). Dancing in My Bones. [New York]: HarperFestival.  Ages:  0-8 Grade Level: Babies and Toddlers/Preschool Description:  This is the story of a young girl with dancing in her bones! The book follows her and company of friends as they hip-hop, tip-top, and be-bop through a park.  The book is written in first Read More

Jump, Wiggle, Twirl & Giggle!

Title: Altman, R. (2000). Jump, Wiggle, Twirl & Giggle! New York: Scholastic.  Ages: 2 -7 Grades: Prek-1 Description: Jump, Wiggle, Twirl & Giggle is an educator resource that provides twenty-five movement activities that teach early concepts and themes to young children. The resource emphasizes how movement can empower children’s learning and development, and focuses on Read More

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