As we learned from the movie Elf, “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” But singing has many other benefits, too! Singing is a great way for children to further develop their brains, improve their speaking skills, build their vocabulary, and boost their confidence.
So, settle into the festive season with some holiday sing-along movies—a great way to help your child reach their full developmental potential and get them in the holiday spirit! Here are some holiday sing-along movie recommendations to get you started:
The Disney Holiday Singalong
Disney’s holiday special—hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring several big-name singers, bands, and performers—aired on ABC earlier this week, but you can still catch it on Hulu until Dec. 8, 2020! For families with cable log-ins, you can also stream it for free on ABC’s website.
DreamWorks Ultimate Holiday Collection
Available at Muncie Public Library, this collection of 9 stories includes festive tales featuring your kid’s favorite characters, as well as sing-along music videos.
Disney’s Very Merry Christmas Sing Along Songs
Available at Muncie Public Library, classic Disney characters sing Christmas songs and carols, accompanied by animated holiday scenes.
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
After watching Rudolf and the Island of Misfit Toys, check out this DVD’s bonus features, including sing-along songs with Sam the Snowman! Available at Muncie Public Library.
Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Engines
Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends are gearing up to be Santa’s engine helpers! This DVD, available at Muncie Public Library, includes a bonus sing-along music video of “It’s Christmas Time.”
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Inspired by the classic Disney tale, this special edition recounts a Christmas tale as old as time! The DVD, available at Muncie Public Library, features a sing-along mode and a special “sing me a story” from Belle.
The Wiggles: It’s Always Christmas with You!
Sing along to 14 classic hits with The Wiggles as they travel around the world to see how Christmas is celebrated in different cultures. Available at Muncie Public Library
National Geographic’s Animal Holiday
Has your kid ever wondered how reindeer or penguins live in cold climates? Santa is here to answer all their questions! The DVD, available at Muncie Public Library, features animals singing their own versions of classic Christmas songs.