I always loved circle time with preschoolers, and I’ve been having a wonderful time sharing fun songs with my now-9-month-old grandbaby. So this school year, I want to publish a series of free songs and rhymes for circle time. I had a post previously with Free Educational Songs for Circle Time. That post had songs for any time of year. This series will have circle time songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for specific seasons or events throughout the year. The songs in today’s post work well at any time of year, but they’re especially helpful at the beginning of the school year.
There are lots of wonderful CDs you can buy that I absolutely love (and used both as a teacher and homeschooler), but I’m just listing free resources here. You can typically find links to buy the CDs for songs on YouTube if you wish.
These are songs that I’ve found online for preschool teachers and childcare providers. Most of them are also great if you’re a homeschooler or parent supplementing your child’s learning at home.
Of course, they’re also fun for grandparents and anyone who enjoys spending time with a special child. My granddaughter might feel like she lives in a musical sometimes, since both her mom and I sing to her throughout the day. We make up lots of our own songs, and these types of songs are great for stimulating new ideas, too.
Back-to-School Songs
“This is the Way We Go to School” by Kiboomu
“Wheels on the Bus” by Raffi
“Willoughby Wallaby Woo” (shows a way that classrooms or groups of children can use the song for learning names)
“The More We Get Together” by The Learning Station
Good Morning Songs
“Good Morning Song” by Kiboomu (My 9-month-old granddaughter and I love this silly song! We don’t watch the video because of my granddaughter’s age, but my granddaughter listens while I sing along.)
“Where Is Thumbkin”
Days of the Week Songs
Days of the Week Song | Teach Days of the Week ESL | The Kiboomers
“Days of the Week” from Super Simple Songs
Singing and Learning the Days of the Week from Music for Special Kids
2 More Days of the Week Songs from Music for Special Kids
“Today is Monday” Lyrics and Song Clip from Songs for Teaching
“The Seven Days of the Week” by Nancy Korman
“The 7 Days of the Week” in Sign Language – Music by Nancy Kopman with sign language featuring Fireese Berg from My Smart Hands
“Days of the Week” Memory Chant from Let’s PlayMusic
Days of the Week | Addams family (parody) |Early Years Emily
Months and Seasons Songs
“Months of the Year Song” by A. J. Jenkins
“12 Months Make A Year : Chant to Teach the Months of the Year” from Let’s Play Music
“Seasons Song”: Sing a Song of Seasons from Let’s Play Music
“The Seasons” by Nancy Kopman
“Four Seasons” from Music for Special Kids
Back-to-School Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays with Lyrics
Wiggle Your Fingers, Stomp Your Feet (Image from Teaching Mama)
- 10 Preschool Transitions – Songs and Chants to Help Your Day Run Smoothly from Teaching Mama
- “The Carpet Song” (Free Printable) by Whitney White on Teachers Pay Teachers
- “Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee” Name Song (Free Printable) from Growing Kinders
- Free Printable Letter Books of Rhymes and Songs from The Measured Mom
- 15 Fabulous Fingerplays and Facts from Teach Preschool, Pre-K Pages, and PreKinders
- Preschool Fingerplay Favorites from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds
- Back to School Fingerplay from DLTK Kids
- “Hello Jello” from Dr. Jean and Friends
Back-to-School (or Back-to-Homeschool) Resources:
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- Montessori-Inspired Kindergarten Readiness Activities
- Summer Homeschool Fun at Camp Review
- Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety
- Sweet Kissing Hand Craft with Handprint and Poem
- Free Raccoon Printables and Montessori-Inspired Raccoon Activities {Kissing Hand Unit}
- Free Raccoon Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download),
- Free Raccoon Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
- Start the School Year with a Celebration
- 30+ Free Printables for First Day of School Photos
- First Day of Montessori Photos {Free Printables – Instant Downloads}
- How to Have a Healthy and Courteous First-Day-of-School Tea Party
- How to Manage Interruptions in Your Montessori Classroom or Homeschool
- Montessori-Inspired Name Recognition Activities for Preschoolers
- 100+ Back-to-School Celebration Ideas
- Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- “All About Me” Free Printables and Activities for Back to School
- Fun Shoe and Coat Tricks for Toddler and Preschooler Independence
- Fabulous First-Day-of-School and Back-to-School Free Printables and Activities
- How to Have a Healthy and Courteous Back-to-School Tea Party
- Free Songs about Obeying the Rules {Character Education Resources}
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers to Take Turns and Work Together
- The Best Children’s Books about Taking Turns and Sharing
- How I Like to Use the Ultimate Montessori Planner for Multiple Ages
- Free Brain and Growth Mindset Printables and Montessori-Inspired Brain Activities
- Grace and Courtesy for a New School Year
- Grace and Courtesy Games at Home or School
- The Golden Rule for Back to School
- Best Inspirational Back-to-School Quotes
- Back to School Pinterest Board
Back to School Pinterest Board
All the Posts in My Free Song and Educational Video Series
Free Songs about Skills and Concepts – in alphabetical order by words in bold
- Free Songs about 100 {Free Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time}
- Free Baby Sign Language Videos {Signs and Songs}
- Favorite Clean Up Song
- Free Clean Up Songs (Tidy Up Songs) and Rhymes
- Free Continent and Ocean Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Counting Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time {Including Days of the Week, Months, and Seasons}
- Free Educational Songs for Circle Time
- Educational Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays Pinterest Board
- Free Songs About Getting a Shot {Kids’ Vaccination Resources}
- Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons
- Fun with Handwashing + Handwashing Song by a 2 Year Old
- Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety
- Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Color Songs for Circle Time
- Free Spanish Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Teddy Bear Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free & Fun Toilet Learning Songs {Potty Songs} for Toddlers
Free Unit Study Songs and Educational Videos – in alphabetical order by words in bold
- Free Amphibian Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Apple Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Black History Songs and Educational Videos for Kids
- Free Construction Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Continent and Ocean Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Endangered Animal Songs and Educational Videos {Save the Animals}
- Free Fall Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Fire Safety Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Fish Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Frog and Toad Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Fruit and Vegetable Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Germ Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Gingerbread Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Globe and Map Songs and Educational Videos {Me on the Map Resources}
- Free Insect Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Months and Seasons Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Peace Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Ocean Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Oviparous Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Reptile Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Royal Tea Party Videos {Grace and Courtesy Resources}
- Free Shark Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Snake Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Solar System Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Spring Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Summer Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}
- Free Volcano and Earthquake Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Winter Songs and Educational Videos
Free Seasonal and Holiday Songs – in order by time of year, starting with back to school in August or early September
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Labor Day Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Grandparent Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Fall Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Fall Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Thanksgiving Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Winter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Winter Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Gingerbread Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Christmas Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free New Year’s Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Timed
- Free Groundhog Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Valentine’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free President Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Songs and Educational Videos for Mardi Gras/Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday
- Free Pi Songs and Educational Videos for Pi Day
- Free St. Patrick’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Spring Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Spring Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Easter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Earth Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Cinco de Mayo Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Mother’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Juneteenth Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Father’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free American Patriotic Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Summer Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Summer Songs and Educational Videos
- Free and Fun Family Road Trip Songs
Free Video Resources Posts – in alphabetical order by words in bold
- Free Montessori at Home Videos
- Free Montessori Cultural Videos
- Free Montessori Language Videos
- Free Montessori Math Videos
- Free Montessori Practical Life Videos
- Free Montessori Sensorial Videos
- Free Montessori Video Lessons Online
All the Posts in the Free Character Education and Mindfulness Video Series Here at My Bits of Positivity Blog
Note: These are in alphabetical order by words in bold.
- Free 9-1-1 Songs for Kids {Non-Scary Emergency Preparedness}
- Free Anti-Bullying Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Bucket-Filling Videos for Character Education
- Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Cooperation Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Courage Songs {Character Education Resources} – Courage is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Curiosity Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Daniel Tiger Songs About Staying Safe and Being Scared {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Daniel Tiger Songs about Big Feelings {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Daniel Tiger Songs about Family {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Daniel Tiger Songs About Friends and Neighbors {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Daniel Tiger Songs About Growing Up and Being Independent {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Daniel Tiger Songs About New Experiences {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Daniel Tiger Songs About Playtime {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Daniel Tiger Songs About Taking Care of Your Body {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Determination Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Determination is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Disaster Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Empathy Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}
- Free Equality and Fairness Songs {Character Education Resources} – Equality is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education} – Excellence is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Friendship is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Songs and Educational Videos About Managing Frustration {Social Emotional Learning}
- Free Golden Rule Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}
- Free Gratitude Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Growth Mindset Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults
- Free Guided Frozen and Winter Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Ocean Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Happy Songs for Kids {Contentment, Cheerfulness, Joyfulness Resources}
- Free Helping Hand and Helpfulness Songs {Character Education Resources}
- The Best Kids’ Songs for the Holidays {Traditional Holiday Songs + Character Education Songs}
- Free Honesty Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Educational and Song Videos about Honor
- Free Inspirational Kindness Videos for a Variety of Ages
- Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources} – Inspiration is one of the Paralympic values
- Free Integrity Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}
- Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Leadership Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Make a Difference Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Manners Songs for Home or Classroom
- Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids
- Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}
- Free Songs about Obeying the Rules {Character Education Resources}
- Free Orderliness Songs and Activities {Character Education Resources}
- Free Patience Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Reassuring and Comforting Songs to Help Ease Kids’ Anxiety
- Free Relaxing Music for Studying and Concentration for Kids
- Free Relaxing Ocean Images, Sounds, and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Respect Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Respect is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Responsibility Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Self-Control Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Thank-You Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Songs about Virtues {with Character Education Themes and Unit Studies}
- Free Water Safety Songs for Kids
I hope you find these helpful!
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Hi, visiting from 123 Homeschool 4 Me TGIF. I love this collaboration of videos! I am musically challenged so this is a fun way to teach my sons songs! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Where is Hanna??
Where is Hanna?? (Child covers her eyes with her hands to hide)
I see you! I see you! (Teacher points to child)
How are you today, friend? How are you today, friend???
Peek-a-boo! I found you!
>> I teach 2 year old’s and this is one of their favorites!