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children’s questions and answers, which enhances overall language
learning (Ristuccia 2010). The provision of specific literacy
skill-related feedback is beneficial too. For example, instead of
exclaiming “Great job!” the adult could say “I love the way you
turn the pages in the book!” which is related to the particular
literacy event at hand.

Yoga and emergent literacy

A yoga practice presents a perfect opportunity to teach children
emergent literacy skills. Books can easily be incorporated into
yoga sessions. Lederer (2012) suggests that books with animals
or nature themes containing short, predictable lines work well.
Table  9.3 lists general books that can be used to incorporate
stories into children’s yoga practice.

Table 9.3 Titles and authors of general books for young
children that can be incorporated into a yoga practice

Title Author

Hug Alborough, Jez

Dear Zoo Campbell, Rod

From Head to Toe Carle, Eric

The Very Busy Spider Carle, Eric

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Carle, Eric

Calico Cat at the Zoo Charles, Donald

All the Awake Animals

Are Almost Asleep

Dragonwagon, Crescent

The Foot Book Dr. Seuss

They Call Me Woolly: What

Animal Names Can Tell Us

DuQuette, Keith

Count! Fleming, Denise

Beast Feast Florian, Douglas