Preschool Songs in Creative Music Room offer a selection of original songs for kids designed to ignite children’s creative self-expression while enhancing balance, coordination, and rhythm through movement and dance. Moreover, these songs are crafted to bolster self-confidence and foster a sense of community through enjoyable, engaging music.
You will notice that the CMR songs on our website feature a variety of voices. That’s because there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the voices of children and even teachers! Just as the songs are for all children, they are for all voices too — CMR is and will always be a place for everyone who loves sharing the magic of music.
Dive in and enjoy the experience!
Hello Songs
In music class, just like in life, first impressions matter! Creative Music Room’s Hello Songs provide the perfect transition activity into music class, allowing you to maximize learning time by engaging students even before they have fully entered the classroom. On top of that, CMR’s Hello Songs all serve a purpose. Some teach Solfege, while others cover rhythmic work, call and response, silly movements, vocalizations, body percussion, and more. These are my go-to for each class. The students count on them, love them, and often ask, ‘Can we do it again?’
This song uses movement to help your students usher in the month of March and learn the old proverb that March comes in like a lion but goes out like a lamb.
This short but sweet little tune will help your youngest learners usher in the month of February! It gets the kids’ bodies moving and shaking while also practicing the solfege scale.
Fingerplays and counting are one of the most important parts of a preschool music education. “Count To Ten” is a fun song that can be used in your morning welcome!
Here is a sweet hello song welcoming the students back to school after a long break. This song will take your class on a “rhythm retreat” by clapping their hands and tapping their feet!
This is a great Hello Song that has the teacher go around the circle greeting each student by name. Once the students learn the melody of the song "Hello to You Again", they are eager to join in the singing.
"Hello High Low" is a simple yet engaging hello song that mentions each student by name. It will quickly become a classroom favorite.
While singing this Hello Song as a class, everyone should tap a steady beat on their lap. "Sing Me Your Name" is a favorite among students and can be part of your daily routine
"Oh I See a Little Boy (Girl)" is hands down one of the most loved hello songs in the CMR catalog. The lyrics in this song are filled with blanks for the teacher to fill in adjectives that describe an identifying trait of a child in the class.
"A Solfege Hello" is a great song to welcome the class using the Solfege System with Curwen hand signs.
This Hello Song is an echo activity that reviews rhythms by speaking and clapping Kodály rhythm syllables.
Movement Songs
Creative Music Room’s collection of original movement songs is intended to inspire children’s creative self-expression while also improving balance, coordination, and rhythm through movement and dance. In addition, I believe these songs support a sense of self-confidence and community through fun, engaging music!
Enjoy!
“Tap, Tap, Tap” speeds up each time it is sung, teaching the musical term accelerando. This will be a favorite for your youngest preschool students!
Here is a fun new take on the classic “ABC” song that promotes memorization while introducing a fun and catchy groove to the proceedings.
This is a great movement song that gets the students excited about pretending to catch a big “whopper” of a fish.
"Touch the Stars" is a simple and fun counting and movement song for your youngest preschool students.
This song is a great opportunity for the kids to think beyond the realm of reality and share their wildest dreams of what could be.
"Can You Wiggle Your Toes?" is a fun movement song for preschool students. This song can be adapted for many different purposes.
Seasonal Songs
Seasonal songs add a sprinkle of magic to our preschool music class, capturing the essence and excitement of each time of the year. From the cheerful melodies of winter carols to the vibrant tunes of springtime, these songs not only celebrate the changing seasons but also teach us about traditions, cultures, and the natural world around us. Whether we’re singing about snowflakes, flowers blooming, or summer adventures, seasonal songs ignite our imagination and bring us together in harmony, fostering a love for music that resonates with the rhythm of the seasons.
Welcome spring with this fun song which has a soft, soothing melody. Your students will love the challenge of keeping up with the last chorus as we sing it in double time!
This is a lovely tune about Valentine’s Day being celebrated across the world. We’ve added flute to the accompaniment track. This song is in ABA form.
This gentle, bittersweet song tells the story of Gus the groundhog, who comes out of his burrow once a year to tell if spring is near.
New Year’s Eve is celebrated by people all over the world. This is a fun song about the excitement of ringing in the new year
This is a sweet song of gratitude for your youngest students to learn and sing at the holidays.
In "How Did Winter Get Here?" your students will be challenged to discover who this song is about - and it's so much fun!
This song can include simple movements of turning around and crouching down to the ground when getting to the “swirling” and “falling” lyrics.
Friendship Songs
Friendship songs are the heart-warming melodies that remind us of the bonds we share with our classmates and friends in our preschool music class. These songs celebrate the joys of companionship, teamwork, and support, teaching us the importance of kindness and empathy. Through cheerful tunes and uplifting lyrics, friendship songs inspire us to cherish the special connections we have with others, fostering a sense of unity and belonging within our classroom community. As we sing together, we learn valuable lessons about cooperation, acceptance, and the power of friendship to brighten our days and lift our spirits.
This is a fun singalong song that celebrates the magic of friendship and teaches that it is our differences as much as our similarities that bring us together!
"Come With Me" is a great opportunity to understand that we all feel sad sometimes, and sometimes we might not even know why.
"Having a Friend" is an upbeat friendship song with a chorus that is easy to remember and so fun to sing!
Goodbye Songs
Just as our CMR Hello Songs set the right tone for each music class, our Goodbye Songs serve to wrap up the class while providing a smooth transition to the students’ next class or activity.
Creative Music Room’s Goodbye Songs always have a purpose. Even when time is tight, I make time for a song that connects us one last time until the next session. Sometimes I only have time for a quick sol-mi ‘goodbye class’ call and response, but it’s always worth the effort. I believe it can set you up for success in your next class!
"Goodbye, Farewell" reinforces the solfege work you may have worked on throughout the week.
General Songs
Creative Music Room’s general songs are versatile and imaginative tunes designed to spark curiosity and creativity in students. These songs serve as flexible tools in your music curriculum, offering a range of themes and activities that can be adapted to various teaching moments. Whether exploring imaginative scenarios or engaging in interactive call-and-response, these songs provide opportunities to develop musical skills while having fun. They are essential in fostering a love for music and encouraging self-expression in every class.
This is a catchy, upbeat song that invites kids to sing along to some favorite animal sounds as they hear the stories of an owl, a squirrel, and a rooster!
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