Celebrate National Reading Month

March is National Reading Month, and it's the perfect time to reimagine story time as something a little more playful, calming, and connected. 

At A Yoga Storytelling Adventure, we believe reading can be more than just words on a page - it can be a moment to move, breathe, and connect with your child. 

Here are a few simple ways to bring mindfulness and movement into your reading routine this spring:

Make story time interactive 

Pause as you read and invite your child to share how they think a character feels, what might happen next, or how they'd move like the character. This keeps kids engaged and builds emotional awareness. 

Add gentle movement

Try reading a page, then acting it out with a simple yoga pose or stretch. Movement helps children focus, remember the story, and express themselves in a natural way. 

Create a calm reading moment 

Before you begin, take three slow breaths together and do one gentle stretch. A calm body helps create a calm mind - perfect for settling into a story. 

Take story time outside

Spring is a wonderful opportunity to read outdoors. A blanket, fresh air, and a few nature-inspired poses can spark creativity and joy. 

If you are looking for a story that gently supports calm, focus, and relaxation, you may enjoy Peace and Quiet, a mindful story designed to help children slow down and feel grounded. 

Grab the FREE ebook March 20, 21, and 22

👉Get it here >https://getbook.at/peaceandquiet

To support your reading routine, we've also created printable activities you can use along story time. 

👉 Download free printables here > https://www.ayogastorytellingadventure.com/freebies

However you choose to read this month, remember: there's no perfect way to do story time. The most important thing is sharing the moment together. 

Wishing you a calm and joyful spring!

XOXO,

Kathe and Mel 

💖 Celebrating Friendship, Kindness, and Honest Hearts This Valentine’s Day

 

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and cards, it’s a beautiful opportunity to talk with children about kindness, honesty, and friendship. These are the values that shape how children relate to others and how they see themselves.

That’s exactly what inspired Forever Friends, a children’s yoga storybook created to help young readers explore meaningful life lessons through movement, imagination, and connection.

A Valentine’s Gift With Heart 💕

Forever Friends follows a gentle, wisdom story that encourages children to:

• Practice kindness toward others

• Learn the importance of honesty

• Build strong, supportive friendships

Playful yoga poses follow the storyline, inviting children to move their bodies, calm their minds, and reflect on what it means to be a good friend—both to others and to themselves.

More Than a Storytime

This book is perfect for:

• Families looking for screen-free connection

• Classrooms and libraries exploring social-emotional learning

• Yoga studios and educators teaching mindfulness in a playful way

By combining storytelling and yoga, Forever Friends turns reading time into an interactive experience that inspires calm, confidence, and compassion. 

A Meaningful Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, consider giving children a gift that lasts longer than candy. A story that helps them grow compassionate hearts and honest voices.

Whether shared at bedtime, in a classroom circle, or during a yoga session, Forever Friends is a reminder that love begins with kindness and grows through friendship.

👉 Learn more about Forever Friends and discover FREE resources at
www.ayogastorytellingadventure.com

XOXO,

Kathe and Mel