Move & Groove: Fun Circle-Time Moves: Circle Time Standing Exercises with Research-Based Rationale

Move & Groove: Fun Circle-Time Moves
20 Standing Exercises with Rhymes and Research-Backed Benefits for Young Children

Turn circle time into movement time! Move & Groove is a joyful collection of 20 standing exercises designed to help young children build balance, coordination, strength, and self-regulation-all through playful, rhyming prompts. Perfect for preschool classrooms, therapy sessions, or active play at home, this book makes movement easy, fun, and educational.

Each exercise is paired with a simple two-line rhyme and a charming full-color illustration that guides children through motions like toe taps, shoulder shrugs, twists, and breathing breaks. Every move is backed by child development research, with benefits explained in easy-to-understand language for educators, therapists, and caregivers.

✅ Encourages healthy motor development
✅ Promotes focus and emotional regulation
✅ Builds body awareness and confidence
✅ Great for preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, and special needs settings
✅ No equipment needed-just a spot marker and a willingness to move!

Why It Works:
These are not just silly moves. Each activity is grounded in evidence from pediatric physical therapy, sensory integration, and early childhood education. Whether you're starting the day, transitioning between lessons, or helping a child reset, Move & Groove brings intentional movement into every routine.

Created by a pediatric physical therapist, this book empowers adults to guide children in meaningful movement that supports both their bodies and brains.

Let's move, rhyme, and grow-one fun circle-time moment at a time!