Blogging A to Z: Jump for Joy

Does your little one have enough energy to power a brand-new electric car? Are they the type of kid that just doesn’t stop moving all day long? And now for the most important question – can you harness that energy and send some my way?

Some kids are extremely active – they go hard all day long and crash at bedtime. Which makes reading aloud a little more difficult. But, don’t despair! You need to find books that make your kids jump for joy and I’ve got some great suggestions today.

Some kids are better at processing information while they’re moving – maybe they need to be building with blocks, or playing make believe. Although most parents think of snuggling together in a quiet room together as being the perfect reading time, it doesn’t have to be. Have you tried reading aloud while your child is playing? Maybe incorporating the story into their play time?

Try This!

The next time your little one is bouncing off the walls, try reading It’s a Tiger, but you better be ready to run away from that tiger! Or try From Head to Toe and encourage your child to act out the different animals in the book. If by chance, your little one stops for a moment, pull out Press Here or Tap the Magic Tree for an interactive book that is sure to grab their attention. And if all else fails, kids in a high chair or the bathtub make for a captive audience!

All of these titles beg you to either interact with the book or phsyically move around while you read! They are perfect for active kids who process information while in constant motion.

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Book List #10 – Jump for Joy

1. Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas
   Get ready for a very silly book that begs for a reader who isn’t afraid to have a little fun!
2. Clap Your Hands by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
   A rhyming book full of action verbs.
3. Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle
   Perfect for your little dancer who will want their own flamingo to partner with!
4. From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
   Use your imagination to become all sorts of animals with Eric Carle’s signature illustrations.
5. I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Frank Morrison
   A little girl hear a rhythm at the park while on a walk with her mom and can’t help but start dancing!
6. It’s a Tiger! by David Larochelle, illustrated by Jeremy Tankard
   You’ve got to be quick to run away from the tiger in this story.
7. Move! by Lolly Hopwood and Yoyo Kusters illustrated by Luke Flowers
   Combine imaginative play and movement together while using this book as a tool.
8. Press Here by Hervé Tullet
   Follow the directions and you’ll be surprised at what happens! I’ve even used this in storytime and the kids love the magic of this story!
9. Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
   Similar to Press Here follow the directions to see how it affects the illustrations.
10. Waddle!: A Scanimation Picture Book by Rufus Butler Seder
    Can you move like animals? This book will help you look like a penguin and hop like a frog!
11. Wiggle by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Scott Menchin
    For kids who just can’t help but wiggle, this is the perfect story!
12. You Are a Lion!: And Other Fun Yoga Poses by Taeeun Yoo
    Introduce your little one to fun yoga poses with You Are a Lion!

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For the month of April, I’ll be sharing early literacy tips and book lists as part of the Blogging A to Z Challenge. Learn about the importance of early literacy and ways to incorporate tips and tricks into your family’s daily routine. Developing language skills before kids head to school helps them to be ready to learn when they reach school-age. In addition to great content, you’ll also get a new book list for each letter, resulting in over 300 board book and picture book suggestions for your family to enjoy!