Class Themes

 Every Story and Stretch class contains a theme.  The themes listed under each of the three main categories below (biblical, international & multicultural, and character development) are just a sample of what we offer.  If you are planning a special event and are interested in a theme that is not listed below please contact us.  Should you be looking for something not currently in our collection I would happily discuss the development of a class that will meet your specific needs!!

International & Multicultural: Stories in this category expose children to other people, places, & times, while also teaching a life lesson.  We always show the children which country the story originated from on a globe or map in order to expose them to geography, foster tolerance of other nations, and help their imaginations transport them to the unfamiliar.  The following is a list of countries, cultures & faith traditions from which our stories originate.

African * Argentina * Buddhist * China * England * Egypt * Germany * Hindu * India * Inuit * Japan * Jewish * Muslim * Native American * Polynesia * Russia * Somalia * Sudan * Sufi * Zen

Biblical: Christian stories from throughout the Bible are featured in this category.  This class begins with a scripture reading that sets the theme for the practice, followed by an oral telling of a related Biblical story, and finally the recreation of the story through yoga poses.  Filled with body-kinesthetic prayer this class is perfect for church preschool programs, Christian schools, Sunday School, and Children’s Ministries.

Creation * Daniel & the Lion’s Den * David & Goliath * Farmer’s Seeds  * Generosity of Early Christians * Good Samaritan * Jesus Calms the Storm * Jesus Feeds 5,000 * Jesus Heals the Blind * Jesus Walks on Water * Noah’s Ark * Prodigal Son

Character Development: With the primary mission of Story and Stretch being to help children develop into healthy, peaceful, and literate individuals every story plants a seed.  As your child or student continues to practice Storytime Yoga™ those seeds are carefully cultivated into the strong character traits listed below.  Therefore, in addition to Biblical and multicultural stories we offer a range of other stories, including animal stories, to help accomplish this goal. 

    

Anger Control * Compassion * Contentment * Courage   Eliminating Fear * Following Your Dreams * Gratitude * Honoring Different Perspectives * Honesty * Kindness * Listening to Inner Instincts * Loving Our Bodies * Non-Attachment * Non-Judgment * Non-Violence * Our True Selves * Peace * Sacrifice * Self-Confidence * Self-Reliance * Self-Study * Stillness * Surrender * Tolerance * Trust * Truth * Unity