A contemporary song written by Ray Charles while he was the music director of the choral grouo “The Young Americans”, “Fifty Nifty United States” is a popular song used to teach children the names of the fifty states of the […]
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Originally written as a comedy song in 1937 by Paddy Roberts, this nursery rhyme is well-loved by parents and schools because it institutes the use of onomatopoeia – words that sound like their meanings. These words are pronounced rather exaggeratedly
The What Did Delaware song is a repetitive song that works its way through American locations, asking and answering questions. It is perceived to be a silly, nonsense song but this doesn’t stop it from being a popular choice with
Little Liza Jane, also known as Lil Liza Jane, is a traditional folk song that was first printed in 1916 when it was credited to Countess Ada de Lauchau. However, its origins are believed to go back even further. The
Children learn beautifully through play and singing, which is why there are so many educational nursery rhymes and songs. Apples and Bananas are another one of these, teaching little ones about the vowel sounds in the alphabet and helping them
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If A If All The Raindrops is a song that first appeared in the eighth season, twelfth episode of Barney Goes To School, on the 15th August 1990. Initially the song was shorter, but the producers of the show later
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Make New Friends is a scout song that encourages young children to value their old friends even as they meet new people along the way. Starting with the 1960s, Girl Scouts would sing the Make New Friends But Keep The
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The Rubber Duckie song has its roots in one episode of Sesame Street on the 25th February 1970. The song was created by Jeff Moss along with Joe Raposo. Much to their surprise, Rubber Duckie became a popular hit in
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Oh Mr Sun is a children’s song that was published by Canadian singer Raffi on his 1970 album “Singable Songs for the Very Young”. The song was later featured in the children’s show Barney & Friends. Oh Mr Sun Lyrics
Do You Hear What I Hear is another contemporary song that became a part of every Christmas. Composed by Gloria Shayne with lyrics by Noel Regney in 1962 and recorded by the Harry Simeone Chorale, the same group that made
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Generally, tracing the origins of a children’s song is quite difficult but it is not the case with Tooty Ta! The Tooty Ta song was written by Jack Hartmann and it came out in 2015. It is sometimes also known
This simple and fun goodbye song is perfect for preschool and school-aged children alike. Unlike the famous rock and roll song, the kids version can be sung in different familiar tunes. Thus it will be even easier for kids to
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Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around is a modern nursery rhyme and action song with recent origins. Each verse of this rhyme has a corresponding action and the song is best used in group settings, in camps, preschools or kindergartens.
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Where is Thumbkin is one of the most popular finger plays. Although its origins are unclear, earlier versions of the song were sung in the early 20th century. The song was popularized by Barney from the PBS series Barney &
Most likely the lyrics of “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” are the result of an improvisation, hummed and transmitted by word of mouth, after the first Batman cartoon appeared in 1939. Given how popular this song has become, some researchers have
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I Can Sing a Rainbow was written by Arthur Hamilton but the song became very popular when Peggy Lee sang it in the 1955 musical Pete Kelly’s Blues. The song continued to be popular over the decades as it is
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Down by the Station is a contemporary nursery rhyme and one of the most popular children’s train songs. The first written account of the song dates back to a 1931 edition of the children’s magazine “Recreation” edited by the National
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Most likely referring to the ears of a hound or hare “Do Your Ears Hang Low” is a group song, sung by kids together when going camping or participating in various activities. The children’s version of this song comes from
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Today a very popular Christmas song in America “O Christams tree” was originally written in German by composer Ernst Anschütz (1824) more as an ode to the beauty and permanence of the evergreen fir tree. It was supposed to be
Inspired by an old traditional English rhyme for children, “Mairzy Doats” is a 1943 composition by Milton Drake, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston. The unintelligible lyrics of “Mairzy Doats” have a very pleasant melodic line and can be decrypted as
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Dance to your Daddy, sometimes known as “When the Boat Comes In” is a nursery rhyme first published in 1849 in “Songs of the bards of the Tyne” by Joseph Robson. It became popular again in the 1970s when a
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Zoom Zoom is a fun song that is popular among preschoolers. It is also associated with a fun action game. Game Instructions Whenever the “zoom, zoom, zoom” part starts, hands are rubbed together while rocking them up in the air.
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The song was originally written in 1907 by John Walter Bratton as an instrumental two step. In the next decades it featured as background music in Looney Tunes cartoons or in Buster Keaton’s movie “The General”. The song’s lyrics were
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Hokey Cokey is a very popular children’s dance song. It rose to popularity during the 1940s when it was recorded simultaneously in the UK by Jimmy Kennedy (The Hokey Cokey) in 1942 and in the United States by Robert Degan
Originally a Moroccan song, A Ram Sam Sam is today a very popular children’s song around the world. Its original lyrics have often been modified. Most often it is performed as an action songs where children must perform certain actions
“Ten in the Bed” is a counting song and lullaby, with repetitive verses. It has been popular since the early 20th century although its origins are unknown. Similar with Ten Green Bottles this song is an easy way for kids
It is assumed that the popular nursery rhyme “Johny Johny Yes Papa” originated in India. We do not have records of its first time it was published but based on research done, it already existed in the early 20th century.
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I’m a Little Teapot is an American song first published in 1939. Originally, the song was written by Clarence Kelley to help students master the “Waltz Clog” tap dance routine. The song and the accompanying moves proved to be very
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Clean up songs like Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush are fun and interactive way we can use to help the little ones understanding the value of taking some basic responsibilities around them. Here are the lyrics of a
The sharing song teaches kids to share things with their peers. In this particular song, Baby Eva, the cute character from Binki Kids is the main protagonist. Of course, parents will choose to create their own version of the song
A favourite of parents of picky eaters, the fruit song is a modern song that describes different fruits like oranges, bananas, strawberries and pineapples. “The Fruits Song” Lyrics I love oranges. They’re orange and round I really love them. They’re
“Baby Shark” was originally a campfire song. The Baby Shark Song and Dance gained a new audience and massive popularity when German singer Alemuel uploaded a video of “Kleiner Hai”online, a German version of the song that became very popular
Splash Splash is a fun song often sung during bathtime or right before it. The lyrics can be expanded too, referencing all body parts while they are being washed. “Splash Splash” Lyrics I love to have a bath! When I
One Little Finger is a contemporary song that helps kids learn about their body parts. It is very beloved by kids and it is very educational as it teaches body parts at a slower pace than other songs like “Head,
If You’re Happy and You Know It, also sometimes known as the Happy Song is a popular children’s song first published in the 1950’s in the USA. There are many version to this song and it can easily be expanded
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Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes is a very easy and popular children’s song. Popular all around the world as far back as the 1950’s, its origin remains unknown. The song is very often accompanied by dances or motions, kids are
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The Wheels on the Bus is a modern American folk song from the 1930’s written by Verna Hills in Boston, MA. The rhyme is based on the traditional nursery rhyme “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush,” sharing the same
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Similar to Ten in the bed, “Ten Green Bottles” is a counting song and singing game with repetitive lyrics. It is more popular in United Kingdom with different versions circulating, some of them vulgar or satirical. “Ten Green Bottles” singing
“Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Incy Wincy Spider” is a modern nursery rhyme popular among children across the United States and the United Kingdom as well (where Incy Wincy is more commonly used). The origin of this song is not known,
We don’t know the exact origins of “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring” song. It is a quite modern nursery rhyme, first recorded by the composer Charles Ives in 1939, New York. The first line “It’s raining – it’s pouring – old
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