Are you searching for ways to make story-time at childcare centres more engaging? Why not do story time through song! This is a great way to engage young minds and have a little bit of fun during your day as an educator!
Here are some classic songs that little ones love:
1. “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
Let’s begin our musical journey with a timeless classic – “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” This nursery rhyme has been captivating young hearts for generations with its simple melody and lyrics.
🎶 Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky. 🎶
Watch “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” on YouTube
2. “The Wheels on the Bus”
Next stop: “The Wheels on the Bus”! Hop aboard this cheerful tune and join the fun as we sing about the bustling activity on a colourful bus ride.
🎶 The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round, round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round,
All through the town. 🎶
Watch “The Wheels on the Bus” on YouTube
3. “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Get ready to get the children to clap their hands, stomp their feet, and shout with glee! “If You’re Happy and You Know It” is an interactive song that’s sure to get your little ones moving and smiling.
🎶 If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. 🎶
Watch “If You’re Happy and You Know It” on YouTube
4. “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”
Let’s sing about the farmyard adventures of Old MacDonald and his delightful animals! This catchy tune introduces toddlers to different animal sounds while sparking their imagination.
🎶 Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O,
And on his farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O.
With a moo-moo here and a moo-moo there,
Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo-moo. 🎶
Watch “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” on YouTube
5. “The Alphabet Song”
Teach toddlers about the ABCs in the most musical way possible! “The Alphabet Song” is a fantastic tool for teaching toddlers the alphabet while they sing along to this catchy tune.
🎶 A-B-C-D-E-F-G,
H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P,
Q-R-S,
T-U-V,
W-X,
Y and Z.
Now I know my ABCs,
Next time, won’t you sing with me? 🎶
Watch “The Alphabet Song” on YouTube
6. “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Sail on a musical voyage down the stream with “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”! This song encourages toddlers to engage in imaginative play as they row their boats gently along.
🎶 Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream. 🎶
Watch “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” on YouTube
7. “Baby Shark”
Last but certainly not least, dive into the deep blue sea with the viral sensation, “Baby Shark”! Warning: this tune is highly catchy and can be stuck in your head for days.
🎶 Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo,
Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo,
Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo,
Baby shark! 🎶
These sing-along songs for toddlers are sure to create precious memories and foster a love for music in little ones. 🎶