Circle time is an important part of the preschool day, but keeping a group of young children engaged and focused can sometimes be a challenge! The right circle time songs can make all the difference. They help children to start the day, settle down, and transition smoothly between activities. I have chosen these songs as …
Music, Songs & Rhymes
Music is a vital part of early childhood learning, fostering language development, social-emotional skills, and more. This collection of activities, songs and rhymes will support children’s growth in fun, meaningful ways at home or in class.
Here are some popular resources to get started:
- 12 Great Songs for Preschoolers: Every child should know these songs!
- The Benefits of Music in Early Childhood: 6 reasons music is important for learning.
- 10 Fun Action Rhymes for Kids: Get your children moving and singing along with these 10 action rhymes.
- The 8 Best Music Activities for Preschoolers: Preschoolers and kindergarteners should be doing these 8 types of music activities regularly.
- The 10 Best Counting Songs to Teach Your Kids: Teach children to count forwards and backwards with these counting rhymes.
- The Top 40 Classic Preschool Songs with Lyrics: This is a collection of the top 40 timeless songs for kids.
- The Top Music and Movement Activities: 26 simple, low-prep activities that incorporate both music and movement.
- 10 Fun Finger Plays to Teach Kids: Build fine motor skills with these cute finger plays for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Teaching Body Percussion with Songs: These are the 7 best songs to use that teach rhythm and coordination with body percussion.
- 9 of the Best Music Games That Are Excellent For Development: Explore music games that promote cognitive and social development in young children.
- The 10 Best Movement Songs for Kids: Encourage physical activity and coordination with these popular movement songs.
- The Top 8 Clean-Up Songs for Kids That Actually Work: Make tidying up fun with these effective and catchy clean-up songs.
- The Best Preschool Songs List for 2024: This is a master list of popular preschool songs, action songs, finger rhymes or songs for a particular theme.
- The 9 Best Sleeping Rhymes for Bedtime: Great bedtime nursery rhymes with lyrics to sing with your little ones.
Managing daily routines and activities in a preschool class can be a challenge. These songs and chants will help your day run smoothly and make transitions a breeze. I have hand-picked these songs as they all have simple lyrics and tunes, making them easy to learn. There are ideas for: Save this as a reference …
Singing name songs with your class is a great way to start the day by welcoming children by name, or for introducing an All About Me theme. Another way to use these songs is to help make your transitions calmer during the day. Sing one of these during circle time, and when the children hear …
Managing transition times in your classroom is so much easier when you incorporate fun songs and chants. Get your children ready for circle time with these cute ‘come to the carpet’ songs. The last 3 songs can also be used to settle the children down once they are all on the carpet and waiting to …
Getting children to line up is one of those transitions that happen multiple times during the preschool day, and it’s not always easy to get the attention of an entire class. Instead of asking repeatedly, raising your voice or nagging the children to pay attention and join the line, sing one of these awesome line-up …
Singing a good morning song is a wonderful way to settle a group of preschoolers and start the day off on a positive note. If you’ve been singing the same, trusty welcome songs for a while, it might be time to change things up a bit to keep the kids engaged. They will love these …
Music is one of the most crucial aspects of early learning. The value of engaging in music activities with children is endless and it should be a part of the daily routine at home and school. Here are the 6 main benefits of music in early childhood education, as researched by Anet le Roux in …
There are so many benefits of playing with musical instruments in early childhood that toddlers and preschoolers should have regular exposure to them in school or at home. Children need access to different instruments from a young age, to play freely with them and explore the sounds. In fact, babies can also learn a lot by …
Looking for some classic preschool songs to sing with your little ones? These old favourites have been enjoyed by generations of children and are perfect for singing at home, in the classroom or during circle time. Here are 40 of the best classic preschool songs, complete with lyrics. Many also combine music and movement through …
Need some fun songs to sing with preschoolers in the classroom or at home? This master list brings together songs and rhymes for just about every part of the preschool day, from traditional favourites to newer songs and rhymes. There are ideas for: Follow the link at the end of each section to find the …
Early childhood is a time for playing, singing and all kinds of fun. Children are able to let go and do this much better than adults, who worry about the perceptions of others or take life a little too seriously at times. Singing is one of the greatest activities for little ones, and all kids …
Washing hands is an important part of a child’s routine, both at home and at school. Singing songs while washing hands is a great way to teach kids how to do this important task properly. Some of these are best played in the background while washing hands, while others are simple enough for children to …