Wiggly Time - Elizabeth Verdick

Toddlers love to wiggle--make wiggly time fun for everyone! nFeeling giggly-squiggly? It's wiggly time! Wiggly Time uses energetic body and word play to channel young children's energy and encourage them to get moving--and then help them transition to quiet time. Toddlers learn best through movement, and little ones need lots of physical activity every day. Ahhhhh, that was fun . . . and wiggly time's all done. n nWiggly Time taps into toddlers' inherent love of play and silliness, and the ideas can be used for a fun break, at transition times, or anytime. If a child has to wait five more minutes, call out some of the book's moves: Dance like a robot, beep, bop, boop. Walk like a dinosaur, stomp, clomp, BOOM. Try Sun's out, let's melt to encourage floor time and relaxation. n nWiggly Time also includes helpful tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers about making movement fun and part of their everyday routine. n nToddler Tools(R) series nDaily transitions and routines can be a struggle for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging times that are a part of every toddler's day. Share them before (or during) the desired time, or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines.n