Songs are more than just fun tunes to sing around the house—they’re a great way to introduce your child to patterns, rhymes, new words, and memorization! Singing with your child is a simple thing you can do every day to build their language skills, helping to prepare them for Kindergarten. (Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a good singer to get these benefits!)
To get you started, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite nursery rhymes—one for every day of the week!
Sunday: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
This song has it all: numbers, counting, and rhyming! Listen here.
Monday: Old MacDonald Had a Farm
This classic children’s song is a fun way to teach kids about different animals. Listen here.
Tuesday: Five Little Monkeys
Kids can count along on their fingers to build dexterity and learn the basics of subtraction. Listen here.
Wednesday: I’m a Little Teapot
Kids can have fun as they act this one out as they sing. Listen here.
Thursday: This Old Man
This song is so much fun, kids might not notice they’re counting! Listen here.
Friday: The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Another classic hit, this song involves a lot of finger play (in other words, hand gestures and finger movements) to build motor skills. Listen here.
Saturday: The Wheels On the Bus
End the week with this classic tune. Make it interactive by bouncing your child on your lap to mimic the motion of the bus, and have them act out the lyrics along the way. Listen here.