Teach your kids these 18 songs about the weather and broaden their vocabulary and understanding of the seasons and types of weather.
There are songs about the four seasons that are perfect for a weather preschool theme, as well as songs about snow, rain, sun and more.
Make the learning extra meaningful by bringing these songs out on days when it is sunny, snowy, rainy or when you see a rainbow in the sky.
Weather Songs for Kids
These songs are about the sun, rain and the seasons in general.
Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
This version of the cute Mr. Sun song is by Super Simple Songs:
Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.
Please shine down on me.
Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.
Hiding behind the tree.
These little children are asking you,
To please come out so we can play with you.
Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.
Please shine down on me.
Shine down on me, shine, shine, shine.
Shine down on me, shine, shine, shine.
Shine down on me, shine, shine, shine.
Shine down on me.
Mr. Sun, Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.
I Hear Thunder
I hear thunder!
I hear thunder!
Oh! don’t you? Oh! don’t you?
Pitter, patter raindrops,
Pitter, patter raindrops,
I’m wet through!
I’m wet through!
If You Know All the Seasons
This fun song by The Kiboomers is sung to the tune of If You’re Happy and You Know It:
If you know all the seasons, clap your hands
If you know all the seasons, clap your hands
If you know all the seasons
You’ve got four terrific reasons
To shout out and name the seasons
Clap your hands
If you really love the winter,
go like this “BRRR”
If you really love the winter,
go like this “BRRR”
Because winter is the season
When your nose is always freezing
And you’re shivering and sneezing
Go like this “BRRR”
In the spring you run and play and shout “HURRAY”
In the spring you run and play and shout “HURRAY”
In the spring the grass is growing
And a gentle breeze is blowing
And a warmer sun is glowing Shout “HURRAY”
If you really love the summer, stamp your feet
If you really love the summer, stamp your feet
In the summer you can play
And swim and camp and fish all day
Oh summer please don’t go away
Stamp your feet
If you really love the autumn, slap your knees
If you really love the autumn, slap your knees
When it’s beginning to get cold
And the leaves turn red and gold
Then it’s back to school you go
Slap your knees
Rain Rain Go Away
This version by Super Simple Songs includes the whole family:
Rain, rain,
go away.
Come again another day.
DADDY wants to play.
Rain, rain, go away.
Rain, rain,
go away.
Come again another day.
MOMMY wants to play.
Rain, rain, go away.
Rain, rain,
go away.
Come again another day.
BROTHER wants to play.
Rain, rain, go away.
Rain, rain,
go away.
Come again another day.
SISTER wants to play.
Rain, rain, go away.
Rain, rain,
go away.
Come again another day.
BABY wants to play.
Rain, rain, go away.
Rain, rain,
go away.
Come again another day.
ALL THE FAMILY wants to play.
Rain, rain, go away.
Sing a Rainbow
Teach kids the colours of the rainbow with this fun favourite:
Red and yellow and pink and green
Purple and orange and blue
I can sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow too
Listen with your eyes
Listen with your ears
And sing everything you see
I can sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow
Sing along with me
Red and yellow and pink and green
Purple and orange and blue
I can sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow too
Here are more fun rainbow songs.
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
This version of the classic song is sung by The Kiboomers:
It’s raining, it’s pouring;
The old man is snoring.
He went to bed and he
Bumped his head
And he couldn’t get up in the morning.
For more ideas, try these fun rain activities for preschoolers.
Spring Songs for Kids
These songs are all about the changes that happen in Spring, like flowers blooming and birds singing.
Spring is Here
This song is by The Learning Station.
Spring is here.
Spring is here.
How do you think I know?
I just saw a bluebird.
That is how I know.
Spring is here.
Spring is here.
How do you think we know?
We just saw a bluebird that is how we know.
Do the bird walk and strut your thing.
Do the bird walk and flap your wings.
Do the bird walk, do anything and look around for another sign of spring.
Sing verses changing “bird” to bee, ladybug, butterfly, frog (use jump instead of walk).
Springtime Dance!
Jack Hartmann sings this springtime song full of fun actions for kids to follow along with:
It’s Spring!
Flowers grow, reach for the sun
Beautiful colors for everyone
The season of winter now has passed
Spring is here, do the Springtime dance
Bunny Hop, it’s springtime
Springtime
Bird dance, it’s springtime
Springtime
Sprinkler, it’s springtime
Springtime
Flower dance, it’s springtime
Spring Song
This song by Easy Monkey Songs is quick and easy for kids to learn. You could also recite it as a poem:
It is spring time, spring time again
the flowers, the birds, it’s sunny again
It is spring time, spring time again
the kites and the bees are in the air
It isn’t cold now, let’s got to play
daisies and tulips, the sun is up
the sun is here!
Summer Songs for Kids
These songs are all about warm, sunny days.
In Summer
Watch the cute snowman Olaf in the movie Frozen as he dreams about how wonderful Summer would be, without realizing that he would melt in the heat.
This is one to watch, rather than try to teach kids the lyrics.
Sunscreen Song
This action song by The Learning Station is great for building awareness about using sunscreen when out in the sun. Follow along with the actions:
Rub sunscreen on your right cheek.
Now rub some on your left.
Now rub some on your nose and hope you don’t forget.
Make sure you use your sunscreen when you’re out in the sun.
You can be protected and still have fun.
Doing the sunscreen. Doing the sunscreen.
Rub sunscreen on your right arm.
Now rub some on your left.
Now rub some on your shoulders and hope you don’t forget.
Chorus
Rub sunscreen on your right side.
Now rub some on your left.
Rub some on your tummy and hope you don’t forget.
Chorus
Rub sunscreen on your right leg.
Now rub some on your left.
Now rub some on your back and hope you don’t forget.
Chorus
Rub sunscreen on your right knee.
Now rub some on your left.
Now rub some on your ankles and hope you don’t forget.
Chorus
Rub sunscreen on your right foot.
Now rub some on your left.
Now rub some on your toes. You’ve covered all the rest.
Bed In Summer
This is a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson:
In winter I get up at night,
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer, quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.
I have to go to bed and see,
The birds still hopping on the tree.
Or hear the grown-up people’s feet,
Still going past me in the street.
And does it not seem hard to you,
When all the sky is clear and blue,
And I should like so much to play,
To have to go to bed by day?
Autumn/Fall Songs for Kids
Depending on where in the world you live, you can replace the words “autumn” or “fall” in these songs.
The Leaves on the Trees
Sing this autumn song by The Kiboomers to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus:
The leaves on the trees turn orange, yellow and red
Orange yellow and red
Orange yellow and red
The leaves on the trees turn orange yellow and red
All through the town.
The leaves on the trees come tumbling down
Tumbling down
Tumbling down
The leaves on the trees come tumbling down
All through the town.
Repeat the verses with:
The leaves in the air go swish, swish, swish
The leaves on the ground go crunch, crunch, crunch
The people in the town then rake, rake, rake
The leaves in the town are gone, gone, gone
Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down
This song is sung to the tune of London Bridge is Falling Down:
Autumn leaves are falling down,
Red and yellow, orange and brown
Turning, turning round and round
Down, down, down.
Take a rake and rake them up,
Rake them up, pile them high
Pile them high up to the sky
Jump right in
Leaf Little Leaf
This song can be recited as a poem or sung to the tune:
Leaf little leaf way high up in the tree
In summer you were green and now you’re brown
Leaf little leaf way high up in the tree
I’ll be here to catch you when you fall down
Fall down fall down
The leaves are falling
Winter Songs for Kids
Warm the kids up by dancing to these Winter songs.
Winter Hokey Pokey Dance
Teach kids about winter clothing as they shiver along with this fun version of the Hokey Pokey by The Kiboomers:
You put your right mitten in,
You take your right mitten out.
You put your right mitten in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the winter pokey (shiver)
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
That’s what it’s all about!
You put your left mitten in,
You take your left mitten out.
You put your left mitten in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the winter pokey (shiver)
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
That’s what it’s all about!
You put your right boot in,
You take your right boot out.
You put your right boot in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the winter pokey (shiver)
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
That’s what it’s all about!
You put your left boot in,
You take your left boot out.
You put your left boot in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the winter pokey (shiver)
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
That’s what it’s all about!
You put your winter hat in,
You take your winter hat out.
You put your winter hat in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the winter pokey (shiver)
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
That’s what it’s all about!
You put your long scarf in,
You take your long scarf out.
You put your long scarf in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the winter pokey (shiver)
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
That’s what it’s all about!
You put your snowsuit in
You take your snowsuit out
You put your snowsuit in
And you shake it all about
You do the winter pokey (shiver)
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
That’s what it’s all about!
Wintertime is Here
Here’s another song by The Kiboomers, sung to the tune of Jingle Bells:
Icy toes, Chilly nose,
Wintertime is here.
My teeth Chatter,
What’s the matter?
Wintertime is here, Oh!
Icy toes, Chilly nose,
Wintertime is here.
My teeth chatter,
What’s the matter?
Wintertime is here.
Playing in the snow
Riding on a sleigh
Playing with our friends
Having fun all day
Building snowmen high
Shooting snowballs too
Oh what fun it is to play
In the snow with you, hey!
I’m A Little Snowman
Here are the lyrics to this simple song by Super Simple Songs:
I’m a little snowman,
look at me.
These are my buttons, 1 2 3.
These are my eyes and this is my nose.
I wear a hat and scarf.
Brrr…it’s cold!
(Repeat 2x)
I hope you’ve enjoyed these weather songs for preschool circle time.
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