Citation: Boynton, S. (1993). Barnyard dance!. Workman Publishing Co. Ages: 1 - 4 Grades: PreK Description: Boynton's Barnyard Dance! is one of the best selling children's books of all time. With it's catchy rhymes, playful illustrations, and funky dance steps, Barnyard Dance! invites readers and listeners onto the farm for a hoedown. Readers can join the farm animals, Read More
Citation: Hinder, S. (2017). Yoga Bug: Poses for Little Ones. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. Ages: 2 - 4 Grades: PreK Description: Yoga Bug: Simple Poses for Little Ones guides children through ten yoga poses named after insects. The poses are demonstrated to the reader through illustrations of children and insects. Uses: Yoga Bug: Simple Poses Read More
Citation: Van Fleet, M. (2017). Dance. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Ages: 2 and up Grades: PreK - Up Description: In Dance, a baby chick learns how to dance from a friendly band of animals. The book includes jazzy rhymes such as "First thing Chickie Baby just wiggle your hips, and do Read More
Citation: Boynton, S. (2016). Dinosaur Dance! New York, NY: Little Simon Books. Ages: 1 - 6 Grades: PreSchool - 2nd Description: Dinosaur Dance! encourages readers to dance along with prehistoric creatures in this interactive, fun board book. Uses: This board book can be used by parents or teachers to promote physical activity among young readers. Readers can mimic Read More
Citation: Raffi. (1987). Shake My Sillies Out. New York, NY: Crown Publishers. Ages: 3 months - 3 Grades: PreK Description: In Shake My Sillies Out, animals and campers in woods at Camp Mariposa are struck by the urge to shake, clap, jump, waggle, and eventually go to sleep. Uses: This book can be used by parents and Read More
Citation: Bellisario, G. (2014). Move Your Body!: My Exercise Tips. New York, NY: Lerner Publishing Group. Ages: 5 - 7 Grades: PreK - 3rd Description: In preparation for Field Day, Ms. Starr teaches her students about aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Ms. Starr also teaches them some stretching exercises to prepare for the big day! Now their Read More
Citation: Wallis, Q. (2018). Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants! New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Ages: 6 - 10 Grades: 1 - 5th Description: In Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants! Shai is a third-grader who loves to act, sing, and dance. When her teacher, Ms. Englert, signs their class up Read More
AUGUST 2018 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the August 2018 newsletter of Let’s Move in Libraries. This edition highlights a) new research on physical activity in libraries, b) two new articles in School Library Journal on why we move in libraries, and c) a request for you to share with us waivers, policies, and Read More
JULY 2018 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the July 2018 newsletter of Let’s Move in Libraries. This edition highlights a) our new social media presence on Instagram, b) essential new journalism on why we move in libraries, c) a new, free opportunity to launch fitness classes for older adults at your library, d) a Read More
JUNE 2018 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the June 2018 newsletter of Let’s Move in Libraries. This edition highlights a) our new advisory board, b) a new recorded webinar on senior fitness programs, c) an opportunity to learn more about movement-based programs at ALA Annual 2018, and d) news stories featured on our social Read More
