Get ready to break out of your storytime routine by encouraging children's natural instincts to move, sing, and play! Unlike traditional storytimes, where children are expected to sit quietly and just watch, music and movement storytimes encourage children to learn by getting inside stories while interacting with others. 20 ready-to-use storytime plans tailored to specific age groups, including babies, toddlers, preschool and all-ages programs, a real time-saver for storytime organizers and presenters; advice and best practices gleaned from interviews with professionals who specialize in storytimes, music making with children and families, yoga storytime, and drama education; and lists of recommended resources, from interactive print books to children's music and videos available digitally, with tips on choosing the best materials. Children's librarians and educators will be delighted to learn that anyone can lead a movement and music storytime, regardless of their level of experience with music or movement, with this book in hand.

Part I. Movement and music storytime -- An overview of movement & music storytime -- Movement, music and early learning -- Designing movement & music storytime -- Material selection -- Leading movement & music storytime -- Part II. Resource materials -- Infant movement & music storytime plans -- Toddler movement & music storytime plans -- Preschool movement & music storytime plans -- All ages movement & music storytime plans -- Recommended Resources.