Books and Music that Get Kids Moving

From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
Eric Carle's trademark cut-paper illustrations are always charming, and children will have fun with the text. After bending their necks like giraffes, arching their backs like cats, and kicking like donkeys, they will have gotten a little workout!







Caps for Sale by Ephyr Slobodkina
In this funny story, some naughty monkeys steal the caps right off a peddlar's head! It is through having his movements imitated that the peddlar gets back his caps. Naturally, kids will not be able to resist imitating the movements as well.







Kids in Motion: Songs for Creative Movement by Greg & Steve
I have yet to hear a better CD for getting kids dancing and moving. With songs like "Animal Action," "The Freeze," and "Body Part Rock," even kids who are timid will join in the fun. Most of the songs give directions for the kids to follow and also leave a little space for free movement; a few songs allow kids to dance however they want. This is perfect for the days when you're stuck inside and want the kids to move a little bit. You can't go wrong with any CD by Greg & Steve.