You might also enjoy our Thanksgiving Songs for Kids. Visit this song printables page to see all songs currently available. We also have over 25 free printable songs available for even more playful learning that combines literacy, movements, and a little math along the way. Printable Christmas Songs for Preschoolers What are your favorite Christmas songs with motions? I would love to hear some more ideas. The Little Lord Jesus (sign language for Jesus)Īsleep on the hay (fold hands together and lay head on them) Looked down where He lay (move hands down twinkling fingers as you look down) Lay down His sweet head (fold hands together and lay head on them) The little Lord Jesus (sign language for Jesus) No crib for a bed (cradle arms and rock imaginary baby) I really liked this first verse of Away in a Manger. Love to Know Christmas has another great list of Christmas songs. This is another great song that you could encourage your children to develop more verses for. The cookies at our house taste yummy, yummy, yummy The snowman at the house goes melt, melt, melt The bells on the tree go jingle, jingle, jingle The train under the tree goes choo, choo, choo Rattle, rattle, rattle…rattle, rattle, rattle The presents at the house go rattle, rattle, rattle… The lights on the tree go blink, blink, blink… The lights on the tree go, blink, blink, blink…īlink, blink, blink… blink, blink, blink. I think they will have a lot of fun with this song to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus. It helps them learn the songs and focus on the actions. If you haven’t noticed, I love to use songs that build on the kids’ prior knowledge of familiar tunes. You could even encourage your children to come up with an action word to include in a verse. Now let’s all do a little jumping (jump), Now let’s all do a little clapping(clap),Īnd spread Christmas cheer (raise arms and make sprinkling action with fingers) Now let’s all do a little clapping (clap), We wish you a Merry Christmas (Sign Language for Merry Christmas), We wish you a Merry Christmas (Sign Language for Merry Christmas), The simplicity of this song will make it very easy for the preschoolers in our house to remember, and the simple hand movements will be great for encouraging the babies to join in. The Turkey Trot was such a hit last month that I know the kids will enjoy this Christmas version of the Hokey Pokey. Then use the props to decorate when you perform or video. You can make some of the items that go along with the songs and buy a few odds and ends to set up a Christmas carols center in the classroom or at home. Many of these songs involve hand movements but it can be fun to set aside some props to go along with your music time. GET A FULL WEEK OF CHRISTMAS THEME ACTIVITIES IN OUR PRINTABLE PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS LESSON PLANS. Many of these songs are adapted from the wonderful list at Everything Preschool.Ĭhristmas Songs with Motions for Toddlers and Preschoolers These are our top preschool Christmas songs with actions for the month of December, but we will also sing a lot of traditional Christmas carols using picture books. Of course, there are so many wonderful songs to sing this time of year, but I try to only include a few so that we can really learn them. I couldn’t wait to put together our list of Christmas songs and action rhymes for preschoolers and toddlers. The big kids were able to sing them all by the end of the month, and the babies even joined in with some of our hand movements. The kids (and I!) had so much fun with our Thanksgiving songs. They are so much fun for toddlers and preschoolers! If you’re planning a Christmas concert or want to have a little something for kids to perform at a holiday celebration, these Christmas songs are great options too! Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Emailĭuring the holidays we love to learn and perform Christmas songs with motions.
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