6. sticker books. there’s something to do on every page and these sticker books are award winning! they are great to read even after your child has used up all the stickers. 7. music books. you might shy away from books for kids that make noise. however, these books are a dream for children who can’t sit still!. Developmental needs — young children can naturally have a strong urge to move. movement helps them learn, explore, and release energy. sensory processing — some children may have heightened or dulled sensory sensitivities. sitting still for long periods can be overwhelming for some, while others may seek movement for sensory input.
The reality is, though, that children learn via all their senses and their bodies are built to move. many children go through a phase in which they do not want to sit and listen to books. parents who’ve been there speak to the value of persistence. when a child won’t sit still for story time, reading aloud still offers enormous benefits. 2. read to your child while he is in the bath. my children loved this because they were able to splash, scoop, and pour the water in the bath while listening to me read. 3. try active books that you can read to your child while she acts it out. our favorite is eric carle's from head to toe. When it was time to sit on the rug for storytime, he would wear the backpack to help him stay seated. i’ve also let kids sit between my legs on the floor while i sat in a chair. this “enclosed” space helped. some kids benefit from holding something to fidget with while sitting. a stress ball or hand fidget have worked well with many kids. Pass out the crayons or play dough or give them a puzzle to do while you read aloud to them. if they can keep their hands busy and their attention focused on a task, they may be more willing to listen to the story. 3. try different times of day. some times of day work better for certain children. the afternoon, when they are wound up and ready.
When it was time to sit on the rug for storytime, he would wear the backpack to help him stay seated. i’ve also let kids sit between my legs on the floor while i sat in a chair. this “enclosed” space helped. some kids benefit from holding something to fidget with while sitting. a stress ball or hand fidget have worked well with many kids. Pass out the crayons or play dough or give them a puzzle to do while you read aloud to them. if they can keep their hands busy and their attention focused on a task, they may be more willing to listen to the story. 3. try different times of day. some times of day work better for certain children. the afternoon, when they are wound up and ready. Movement breaks and calming practices such as deep breathing can manage restlessness. warm up exercises can prepare the body for sitting still. alternative seating, sensory tools, visual aids, and timers can be supportive. if these don’t work, occupational therapy can be sought. 4. let your child choose the books for story time. i like to let my kids pick the books because there’s a higher chance they’ll actually let me read it if they were interested in the first place. it’s hard enough to read to kid’s who won’t sit still, try reading if they aren’t interested. my son will listen to long books on tractors.
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