Active Play and Music that Moves You with Laurie Berkner

Have you ever found yourself marching around the kitchen like a dinosaur or jump, jump, pump it up, chipmunk at the gas pump? If so, you already know our guest!In Episode 8 of the Active Play, Every Day podcast, Dr. Emily Greenwald sits down with the undisputed queen of children’s music, Laurie Berkner, to discuss how music truly gets you moving.Inside this episode, listeners will learn:How Laurie discovered the magic of the human tempo, which prompts movement and aligns with your body's rhythm The importance of demonstrating the movement, and being a part of the experience (yes, you should dance!)Designing and building songs, playlists, and even concert playlists around a child’s development and behavior regulation to help with transitions or ramped-up energyHow schools and educators can use Laurie Berkner Bytes and Breaks within their class planning to integrate music and movement in other parts of the dayHow you can use music to help you remember everyday things (like your bank account) and motivate others to change the mood or to move, even when they don’t want toWhere to find LaurieInstagramFacebookYouTubeVisit Laurie on tourps: Laurie Berkner’s 18th album, Walking With The Penguins, is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026Where to find Dr. EmilyInstagramYouTubeThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps the show reach more families.This podcast is sponsored by Nex Playground, an active play gaming system that helps kids move indoors through full-body games that support learning, coordination, and joy.This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.