I can Run Blue Shoes! Baby short sleeve one piece

Count & Do books are designed to be interactive and fun! Follow these steps:

1. First read-through: Read the text while showing your child the pictures. Model the movement yourself ("Look, I'm running!")
2. Invite participation: "Can you run with me?" Encourage your child to act out the movement
3. Sing it: Use the melody included in the book (or create your own!) to turn the text into a song
4. Count together: Point to each number and count aloud: "1... 2... 3..."
5. Repeat, repeat, repeat: Read the book multiple times. Repetition is where the learning happens!
6. Bring it to life: After reading, practice "running" around the house, counting to 10 as you go

Pro tip: Don't worry if your child won't sit still for the whole book. Toddlers learn through movement, so if they want to get up and run while you read, that's perfect!

Yes! The book is written with a rhythmic, repetitive structure that naturally becomes a song. You can:

• Use the suggested melody (included in the book) that is found on our Book page
• Create your own tune—whatever feels natural!

The key is repetition and rhythm. Children remember words in songs much better than words in regular speech, so singing the book makes learning stick!

YES—this is exactly what Count & Do is designed for! Many toddlers, especially active learners and children with high energy, struggle to sit still for traditional story time.

Count & Do books embrace movement instead of fighting it:

• Your child can run, jump, and move while you read
• The book invites action on every page
• Learning happens through doing, not sitting
• Short, repetitive text holds attention better than long stories

Think of it as "active reading" instead of "quiet reading." Your toddler's wiggles are actually helping them learn!

Extend the learning with these movement activities:

• Color and draw: Each book contains 5 activity pages from coloring to matching and more based upon the subject of the book.
• Count & Move: Count to 10 while acting out the verbs in the book
• Obstacle course: Set up pillows, tape lines, or toys to run around, counting each obstacle 
• Number hunt: Hide numbers 1-10 around the house, run to find each one
• Slow to fast: Practice running in slow motion, then fast, counting the whole time

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Absolutely! Many parents use Count & Do books as part of their child's speech therapy routine. Here's why they're effective:

• Targets early verbs: Speech therapists prioritize teaching action verbs to children with language delays
• Repetition is therapeutic: Children with speech delays benefit from hearing and practicing words multiple times in engaging contexts
• Natural language modeling: Parents can model correct pronunciation while reading together
• Movement supports speech: Gross motor activities help develop the oral motor skills needed for speech
• Reduces frustration: Children learn to communicate basic needs and actions, reducing tantrums

Always consult with your child's speech therapist about incorporating books into their therapy plan.