Toddler house pre-school
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SONGS
Georgina Gonde
“INFANT (EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT) SYLLABUS”
Body Movement Songs (Physical activities and motions)
1. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes,
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes,
And eyes, and ears, and mouth, and nose,
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes,
Knees and toes.
2. If You’re Happy and You Know It
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap)
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 (clap clap)
(Repeat with other actions: stomp your feet, shout hooray!)
3. Open Shut Them
Open, shut them, open, shut them,
Give a little clap, clap, clap.
Open, shut them, open, shut them,
Lay them in your lap, lap, lap.
4. The Hokey Pokey
You put your right hand in,
You put your right hand out,
You put your right hand in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey Pokey,
And you turn yourself around,
That's what it's all about!
(Repeat with other body parts: left hand, right foot, etc.)
5. Dance to Your Daddy
Dance to your daddy,
Dance to your daddy,
Dance to your daddy,
My little darlin'!
Dance to your daddy,
Dance to your daddy,
Dance to your daddy,
My little darlin'!
6. My Hands
My hands are clapping,
My hands are clapping,
Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap,
My hands are clapping.
7. Can You Clap Your Hands?
Can you clap your hands?
Can you clap your hands?
If you can, clap your hands!
(Repeat with other actions like stomp, nod, etc.)
8. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Come to the Carpet
Teddy bear, teddy bear, come to the carpet,
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the sky.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around,
Teddy bear, teddy bear, sit right down!
9. Round and Round the Garden
Round and round the garden,
Like a teddy bear,
One step, two steps,
Tickly under there!
10. Incy Wincy Spider
Incy Wincy spider climbed up the water spout,
Down came the rain and washed the spider out,
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain,
And Incy Wincy spider climbed up the spout again.
11. The Wheels on the Bus
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.
(Repeat with other verses: wipers, horn, babies, etc.)
Animal Songs (Songs about animals)
12. Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Old MacDonald had a farm,
E-I-E-I-O,
And on that 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.
(Repeat with other animals like pig, sheep, etc.)
13. Baa Baa Black Sheep
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full.
One for the master,
One for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
14. Five Little Monkeys Swinging in the Tree
Five little monkeys swinging in the tree,
Teasing Mr. Crocodile: "You can't catch me, you can't catch me!"
Along comes Mr. Crocodile, as quiet as can be and...
SNAP!
Four little monkeys swinging in the tree...
(Repeat until no monkeys are left.)
15. Five Little Ducks
Five little ducks went out one day,
Over the hills and far away.
Mother duck said, "Quack, quack, quack, quack,"
But only four little ducks came back.
(Repeat for each number until no ducks are left.)
16. Five Little Speckled Frogs
Five little speckled frogs sat on a speckled log,
Eating some most delicious bugs.
Yum, yum!
One jumped into the pool, where it was nice and cool,
Now there are four green speckled frogs.
(Repeat until no frogs are left.)
17. Hickety Pickety My Black Hen
Hickety pickety my black hen,
She lays eggs for gentlemen.
Gentlemen come every day,
To see what my black hen will lay.
18. Horsey, Horsey
Horsey, horsey, don’t you see,
We can go to town,
A-hopping on your back,
Just you and me!
19. Ten in the Bed
There were ten in the bed and the little one said,
"Roll over, roll over!"
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were nine in the bed and the little one said,
"Roll over, roll over!"
(Repeat for each number until no one is left.)
20. Two Little Dicky Birds
Two little dicky birds, sitting on a wall,
One named Peter, one named Paul.
Fly away, Peter!
Fly away, Paul!
Come back, Peter!
Come back, Paul!
21. What Color Am I Wearing?
(This can be sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle")
What color am I wearing?
What color can you see?
Is it red or blue or yellow,
Or maybe green like me?
What color am I wearing?
What color can you see?
Weather Songs (Songs about weather)
22. Rain, Rain, Go Away
Rain, rain, go away,
Come again another day,
Little Johnny wants to play,
Rain, rain, go away.
23. How’s the Weather?
How’s the weather, how’s the weather,
How’s the weather today?
(Is it sunny, is it rainy, is it windy, is it cold?)
How’s the weather today?
24. Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down
Autumn leaves are falling down,
Falling down, falling down,
Autumn leaves are falling down,
Red, yellow, and brown.
Color Songs (Songs about colors)
25. I Love Colors Song
I love colors, I love colors,
Red, yellow, green, and blue!
I love colors, I love colors,
What colors do you love too?
26. I Can Sing a Rainbow
I can sing a rainbow,
Sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow too.
Listen with your eyes,
Listen with your eyes,
And sing everything you see.
Red and yellow and pink and green,
Purple and orange and blue,
I can sing a rainbow,
Sing a rainbow,
Sing a rainbow too.
Counting Songs (Songs to help with numbers and counting)
27. Ten Green Bottles
Ten green bottles hanging on the wall,
Ten green bottles hanging on the wall,
And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,
There’ll be nine green bottles hanging on the wall.
(Repeat for each number until 1)
28. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
One, two, buckle my shoe,
Three, four, shut the door,
Five, six, pick up sticks,
Seven, eight, lay them straight,
Nine, ten, a big fat hen
29. One, Two, Three, Four, Five
One, two, three, four, five,
Once I caught a fish alive.
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten,
Then I let it go again.
Why did you let it go?
Because it bit my finger so!
Which finger did it bite?
The little one on the right!
Time and Days Songs (Songs about time, days, and the calendar)
30. Days of the Week (to the tune of the Addams Family theme)
(Clap, clap)
There's Sunday and there's Monday,
There's Tuesday and there's Wednesday,
There's Thursday and there's Friday,
And then there's Saturday!
(Clap, clap)
31. Good Morning Song
Good morning, good morning,
Good morning to you!
Good morning, good morning,
We’re glad to see you!
Social Songs (Songs about manners, respect, and behavior)
32. The Respect Song
Respect, respect, it’s a special thing,
It’s the way we treat each other,
That’s the way we sing!
Other Songs
33. London Bridge is Falling Down"
This traditional song is often sung in a circle with a game where children go under a
“bridge.”
Lyrics:
London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down,
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady.
Build it up with silver and gold,
Silver and gold, silver and gold,
Build it up with silver and gold,
My fair lady.
(Repeat with variations)
34. "Skip to My Lou"
A fun and energetic song for clapping and skipping in a circle.
Lyrics:
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
(Repeat with “who will be my partner?” etc.)
17. "The Farmer in the Dell"
A traditional song that is often sung in a group circle game.
The farmer in the dell,
The farmer in the dell,
Heigh-ho, the derry-o,
The farmer in the dell.
(Repeat with other characters like the wife, child, dog, etc.)
Dance Around Together
Dance around together,
Let’s all spin around!
Dance around together,
Spin around and round!
Clap your hands together,
Let’s all clap and sing!
Dance around together,
Let’s all do our thing!
(Repeat with actions like stomping feet, jumping, etc.)
Bible songs for preschoolers are a wonderful way to introduce young children to Bible
stories, verses, and Christian values in an engaging and fun way. These songs often have
simple melodies and repetitive lyrics to help children memorize Bible truths. Here are
some popular Bible preschool songs:
1. "Jesus Loves Me"
A timeless classic that teaches children about God's love for them.
Jesus loves me, this I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak, but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
The Bible tells me so.
2. "This Little Light of Mine"
A joyful song about letting one's light shine and spreading love and positivity.
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
3. "If You're Happy and You Know It" (Jesus Version)
A fun, interactive song that incorporates Bible-related themes.
If you're happy and you know it, say "Amen" (Amen)
If you're happy and you know it, say "Amen" (Amen)
If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it,
If you're happy and you know it, say "Amen" (Amen)
4. "The B-I-B-L-E"
This song teaches children about the importance of the Bible.
The B-I-B-L-E
Yes, that's the book for me!
I stand alone on the Word of God,
The B-I-B-L-E!
5. "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
A reassuring song that reminds children that God holds the whole world in His hands.
He's got the whole world in His hands,
He's got the whole wide world in His hands,
He's got the whole world in His hands,
He's got the whole world in His hands.
6. "God is So Good"
A simple song expressing gratitude for God's goodness.
God is so good,
God is so good,
God is so good,
He's so good to me.
7. "The Lord's Army"
A fun, energetic song about being a part of God’s army and following His ways.
Lyrics: I may never march in the infantry,
Ride in the cavalry,
Shoot the artillery,
I may never fly o’er the enemy,
But I’m in the Lord’s army!
Yes, sir!
(Repeat with marching, galloping, and shooting motions)
8. "Father Abraham"
This song teaches children about Father Abraham, a key figure in the Bible.
Lyrics: Father Abraham had many sons,
Many sons had Father Abraham.
I am one of them, and so are you,
So let’s all praise the Lord.
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot,
Nod your head, turn around, sit down.
9. "Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man"
A song based on the Bible story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who met Jesus.
Lyrics: Zacchaeus was a wee little man,
And a wee little man was he.
He climbed up in a sycamore tree,
For the Lord he wanted to see.
And as the Savior passed that way,
He looked up in the tree,
And He said, "Zacchaeus, you come down,
For I'm going to your house today,
For I'm going to your house today."
10. "Deep and Wide"
A song that teaches about the deep and wide love of God.
Lyrics: Deep and wide, deep and wide,
There’s a fountain flowing deep and wide.
Deep and wide, deep and wide,
There’s a fountain flowing deep and wide.
11. "Praise Him, Praise Him"
A lively song of praise for God.
Praise Him, praise Him,
All ye little children,
God is love, God is love.
Praise Him, praise Him,
All ye little children,
God is love, God is love.
12. "I Am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N"
A fun song for children to sing and spell out the word "Christian" as a declaration of
their faith.
Lyrics: I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N
And I have C-H-R-I-S-T in my H-E-A-R-T
And I will L-I-V-E E-T-E-R-N-A-L-L-Y!
13. "My God is So Big"
A song that teaches children how mighty and powerful God is.
My God is so big,
So strong and so mighty,
There’s nothing my God cannot do!
My God is so big,
So strong and so mighty,
There’s nothing my God cannot do!
The mountains are His,
The valleys are His,
The stars are His handiwork too!
My God is so big,
So strong and so mighty,
There’s nothing my God cannot do!
14. "Oh, Be Careful Little Eyes"
A song that teaches children about being careful with their actions and what they see
and hear.
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see,
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see,
For the Father up above is looking down in love,
So, be careful little eyes what you see.
(Repeat for ears, hands, feet, etc.)
15. "God Made Me"
A song that helps children understand that they are created by God and loved by Him.
God made me,
God made me,
In my Bible, I can see,
God made me,
God made me,
I am special, don’t you see!
