This interactive board book pairs numbers with action verbs and repetitive text to help toddlers master counting and gross motor milestones. Sing it, move it, read it again, because learning happens best when little bodies are in motion.
We turn everyday milestones into counting adventures! Each interactive book in our series helps children count to ten while celebrating what their growing bodies can do as they move.
At Count & Do, we've synthesized decades of research into a simple, joyful approach: movement + repetition + song = powerful learning. Our Run, Run, Run book isn't just a story-it's a research-backed learning experience that helps to build a foundation for lifelong learning success.
Strengthens brain connections through active movement
Every time a child acts out "run" by moving their legs, they're creating a multi-sensory memory that links the word, the action, and the feeling. This embodied learning makes vocabulary stick faster and last longer.
Builds long-term memory through rhythmic repetition
When children sing our song repeatedly with a steady beat, they're not just having fun-they're encoding the word into long-term memory through joyful, rhythmic repetition. The melody carries them, making learning feel effortless.
Teaches essential action verbs for communication
By focusing on the action verbs like "run" and having children physically perform the action repeatedly, we're giving them the foundational building block they need to progress from single words to two-word phrases ("'Dog run!") and eventually complete sentences.
Supports overall cognitive development
Our singing approach isn't just about learning one word-it's about building a stronger, more flexible brain that will excel across all areas of learning. The rhythm and melody in "Run, Run, Run" create neural pathways that support literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
Creates joyful, confident young learners
Children who love learning become lifelong learners. By making "Count & Do" something they sing, move to, and repeat with joy, we're not just teaching vocabulary-we're nurturing a love of learning that will serve them throughout their educational journey.
Count & Do is a series of interactive board books designed for toddlers ages 0-4 that teach essential skills through movement, repetition, and song. Each book combines counting with action verbs (like "run," "jump," "spin") to build speech development, language skills, gross motor abilities, and number recognition simultaneously.
Our research-backed approach helps children learn 2-3x faster than traditional methods by engaging their whole body in the learning process.
As parents and caregivers we get to celebrate each milestone presented through each book in the series alongside our children.
What are action verbs and why are they important for toddlers?
Action verbs (also called action words) are words that describe what someone or something is doing—like "run," "jump," "eat," "sleep," and "dance."
Why they matter:
Building blocks of sentences: Toddlers can't form sentences without verbs. A child might say "dog" (noun) but needs "run" (verb) to say "dog run!"
Functional communication: Verbs help children express needs ("help!"), actions ("go!"), and feelings ("like!")
Grammar development: Research shows toddlers who use more verbs at 24 months have more advanced grammar skills six months later
Predictive of language ability: Toddlers should add about 8 new verbs per month after age 2
Count & Do focuses on teaching one essential action verb deeply in each book, ensuring mastery before moving to the next.
What makes Count & Do different from other toddler books?
Count & Do is unique because we:
Focus on action verbs: While most books teach nouns (names of things), we teach the verbs children need to form sentences
Integrate movement: Every page encourages physical activity, not passive reading
Use repetition intentionally: Our books are designed to be read 10, 20, 50+ times—because that's how toddlers learn best
Include music: Rhythmic, singable text makes words stick in memory
Build a series: Each book focuses on achieving a milestone or skill, some may builds on previous learning
Research-backed: Every design choice is based on peer-reviewed studies in child development
