Storytime music to get your preschooler moving

Posted on December 18, 2018 at 6:00 am

By Rachel Edmondson

Cold Spokane winters can leave us longing for the days when we can send the kids outside to run around and get some energy out. When the weather isn’t cooperating, music can be a great way to channel kids’ extra energy and help them get a little exercise at the same time.

At the library, we like to incorporate lots of music in our storytimes, and we’re often asked which artists and CDs we are using. So to help you with your next family dance party, I’ve put together a list of some of our favorite storytime songs that really get kids moving!

JIM GILL

“List of Dances” from Jim Gill Makes it Noisy in Boise, Idaho

“Silly Dance Contest” from Jim Gill Sings the Sneezing Song and Other Contagious Tunes

“Face the Facts” from Jim Gill Sings Moving Rhymes for Modern Times

GREG & STEVE

“Bop ‘Til You Drop” and “Can’t Sit Still” from Kids in Action

“Warmin’ Up” from On the Move

ERIC HERMAN

“Bounce and Flap and Twist” from Monkey Business

JOANIE LEEDS AND THE NIGHTLIGHTS

“Jump, Jump” from I’m a Rock Star

HAP PALMER

“Bluegrass Jamboree” from So Big

“The Bean Bag” from Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet?

LAURIE BERKNER BAND

“The Goldfish” from The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band

CASPAR BABYPANTS

“Run, Baby, Run” from More Please!

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