Toddler Tools® Series Archives - Elizabeth Verdick https://www.elizabethverdick.com/book-series/toddler-tools/ I write books that root for kids and help them grow. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:18:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Wiggly Time / ¡A mover el cuerpo! https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/wiggly-time-bb-bilingual/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=814 This book uses energetic body and word play to channel young children’s energy and encourage them to move—because physical activity is essential for healthy growth. Little ones need lots of movement every day, and you can lead them through it. Wiggly Time taps into toddlers’ love of play and silliness. Use the book for a fun break, […]

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]]> This book uses energetic body and word play to channel young children’s energy and encourage them to move—because physical activity is essential for healthy growth. Little ones need lots of movement every day, and you can lead them through it. Wiggly Time taps into toddlers’ love of play and silliness. Use the book for a fun break, at transition times, or anytime. The pages feature movements that children can do with you, ending with floor time and relaxation. Wiggly Time also includes helpful tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Bilingual version: English/Spanish.

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]]> Outdoor Time https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/outdoor-time-bb/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=812 Physical activity—especially outside—is essential for the healthy growth of little ones. Fresh air fun time should be a routine part of every toddler’s day. This board book shows the steps for heading outdoors, explores opportunities for movement and discovery, and highlights the transition back indoors. Outdoor Time also includes helpful tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers.

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]]> Physical activity—especially outside—is essential for the healthy growth of little ones. Fresh air fun time should be a routine part of every toddler’s day. This board book shows the steps for heading outdoors, explores opportunities for movement and discovery, and highlights the transition back indoors. Outdoor Time also includes helpful tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers.

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]]> Outdoor Time / ¡Al aire libre! https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/outdoor-time-bb-al-aire-libre/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=813 Physical activity—especially outside—is essential for the healthy growth of little ones. Fresh air fun time should be a routine part of every toddler’s day. This board book shows the steps for heading outdoors, explores opportunities for movement and discovery, and highlights the transition back indoors. Outdoor Time also includes helpful tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers. […]

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]]> Physical activity—especially outside—is essential for the healthy growth of little ones. Fresh air fun time should be a routine part of every toddler’s day. This board book shows the steps for heading outdoors, explores opportunities for movement and discovery, and highlights the transition back indoors. Outdoor Time also includes helpful tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Bilingual version: English/Spanish.

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]]> Wiggly Time https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/wiggly-time/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=759 This book uses energetic body and word play to channel young children’s energy and encourage them to move—because physical activity is essential for healthy growth. Little ones need lots of movement every day, and you can lead them through it. Wiggly Time taps into toddlers’ love of play and silliness. Use the book for a […]

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]]> This book uses energetic body and word play to channel young children’s energy and encourage them to move—because physical activity is essential for healthy growth. Little ones need lots of movement every day, and you can lead them through it. Wiggly Time taps into toddlers’ love of play and silliness. Use the book for a fun break, at transition times, or anytime. The pages feature movements that children can do with you, ending with floor time and relaxation. Wiggly Time also includes helpful tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers.

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]]> Bedtime/ ¡A dormir! https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/bedtime-a-dormir-bb/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=784 Ease the transition from evening activities to bedtime with this warm and cozy get-ready-for-bed book. Aided by Mom and Dad, a sister and brother enjoy a little snack, relaxing baths, time for brushing teeth, stories, lullabies, back rubs, and hugs. In the morning, the children will yawn, stretch, and be a little bit bigger, a […]

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]]> Ease the transition from evening activities to bedtime with this warm and cozy get-ready-for-bed book. Aided by Mom and Dad, a sister and brother enjoy a little snack, relaxing baths, time for brushing teeth, stories, lullabies, back rubs, and hugs. In the morning, the children will yawn, stretch, and be a little bit bigger, a little bit stronger, and a little bit smarter—all because of a good night’s sleep.

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]]> Mealtime / ¡A comer! https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/mealtime-a-comer/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=785 Mealtime—“Yummy-in-the-tummy time”—is an opportunity to teach young children two major personal and social skills: nutrition and table manners. This cheerful board book sets the stage to guide little ones toward healthy eating and positive mealtime routines—and to make time shared around the table pleasant for all. Simple but important mealtime routines come to life as […]

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]]> Mealtime—“Yummy-in-the-tummy time”—is an opportunity to teach young children two major personal and social skills: nutrition and table manners. This cheerful board book sets the stage to guide little ones toward healthy eating and positive mealtime routines—and to make time shared around the table pleasant for all. Simple but important mealtime routines come to life as the toddlers in this book remember to wash their hands, use a napkin and silverware, stay at the table, and eat healthy foods. Toddlers also learn the one big rule for mealtime: Always try one bite (“You just might like it!”).

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]]> Messy Time / ¡A ensuciarse! https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/messy-time-bb-bilingual/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=786 “Hello, dough! Squish Squash Squeeze.” Little ones build their gross- and fine-motor skills through play, touch, and—yes—making a big mess. Messy Time encourages creativity, a growth mindset, and messy play throughout the day, indoors and outdoors. Also shows joyful play in different environments: with art materials; with mud, sand, and water; in the kitchen; in the […]

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]]> “Hello, dough! Squish Squash Squeeze.” Little ones build their gross- and fine-motor skills through play, touch, and—yes—making a big mess. Messy Time encourages creativity, a growth mindset, and messy play throughout the day, indoors and outdoors. Also shows joyful play in different environments: with art materials; with mud, sand, and water; in the kitchen; in the garden; in the bathtub. Messy time is growing time, providing rich sensory experiences and unstructured play. A section for parents and caregivers has tips for making the most of messy play, including clean-up time.

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]]> Naptime / ¡A dormir la siesta! https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/naptime-bb-bilingual/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=787 Naps are just a little break—but when it’s naptime, many toddlers have trouble settling into sleep. This calming, encouraging book helps young children quiet down so they can get the rest they need. Eyes are closed, lights are dimmed . . . and (yawn, s-t-r-e-t-c-h) before little ones know it, it’s time to wake up. […]

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]]> Naps are just a little break—but when it’s naptime, many toddlers have trouble settling into sleep. This calming, encouraging book helps young children quiet down so they can get the rest they need. Eyes are closed, lights are dimmed . . . and (yawn, s-t-r-e-t-c-h) before little ones know it, it’s time to wake up. Cozy illustrations enhance the text.

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]]> On-the-Go Time / ¡A salir! https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/on-the-go-time-bb-bilingual/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=788 Get ready, get set, go get into coats . . . out the door . . . into the car. With On-the-Go Time, shopping and running errands with children really can mean fewer hassles and more fun for everyone. Toddlers learn simple tools and encouragement to keep moving, cope with the changing scenes, and be […]

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]]> Get ready, get set, go get into coats . . . out the door . . . into the car. With On-the-Go Time, shopping and running errands with children really can mean fewer hassles and more fun for everyone. Toddlers learn simple tools and encouragement to keep moving, cope with the changing scenes, and be super helpers in the car, at the store or library, and on the road. What do toddlers do when they’re on-the-go? Listen, follow along, and even lend a hand. If they’re struggling with transition times, or feeling disappointed or overstimulated along the way, they can take deep breaths to calm down.

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]]> Try-Again Time / ¡A intentarlo de nuevo! https://www.elizabethverdick.com/books/try-again-time-bb-lingual/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://staging.elizabethverdick.com/?post_type=books&p=789 “Oops! We all make mistakes.” This reassuring book shows toddlers that mistakes are okay and helps them build resilience. “Try-again time is learn-and-grow time. Take it slow . . . Ready—set—GO!” Tips in the back offer guidance on how to cope with the big feelings that come with making mistakes. Young children are encouraged to […]

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]]> “Oops! We all make mistakes.” This reassuring book shows toddlers that mistakes are okay and helps them build resilience. “Try-again time is learn-and-grow time. Take it slow . . . Ready—set—GO!” Tips in the back offer guidance on how to cope with the big feelings that come with making mistakes. Young children are encouraged to think positively about their abilities and to keep trying, no matter how many times it takes.

Try-Again Time helps young children develop a growth mindset, learn how to persevere, and practice self-regulation skills. The back of the book provides tips for families to manage try-again time together. “You might need two tries, or three, or MORE . . . that’s what trying again is for!”

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