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- The Rainbow Connection’ by Jim Henson. The theme from The Muppet Movie is an all-time great lullaby sung with heart from the mossy swamp. The Muppets entire catalogue is filled with fantastic covers (the Animal-centric ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is an all-timer) but nothing compares to the frog’s heartfelt signature jam.
- We Are the Dinosaurs’ by Laurie Berkner. Laurie Berkner's tune dropped more than 20 years ago, but it doesn't get old. Young kids love the strong beat and the chance to act out the lyrics and pretend to be little dinosaurs; parents like the tune, which holds up even after 20,000 listens.
- Baby Shark’ by Pinkfong. After you come across this catchy tune you can't un-hear it: Once ‘Baby Shark’ enters your consciousness there's no going back.
- Chugga Chugga Choo Choo’ by Choo-Choo Soul. Want kids music that truly slaps? This Disney Junior group makes good on its name with beatboxing, clackity-clack rhythms and some serious vocal chops courtesy of Genevieve Goings, who seems to have gotten lost in the kiddie section en route to a Motown audition.
Listen to our playlist of 23 positive and inspiring songs suitable for children of all ages, to keep kids motivated and feeling happy with music.
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- Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and The Wailers
- Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
- What Do I Know by Ed Sheeran
- The Sound of Sunshine by Michael Franti and Spearhead
- Save Your Tears by The Weekend and Ariana Grande
- Born This Way by Lady Gaga
- Riptide by Vance Boy
- Treat People with Kindness by Harry Styles
- Can’T Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
This song is among the most popular Bob Marley songs and is ideal for listening to when in a low mood or feeling discouraged. While the inspiration is still heavily disputed, it is believed Bob Marley wrote it because of some birds that used to fly around his house.
High school is one of the most challenging stages for many kids because they deal with self-esteem and confidence issues. This confidence booster, however, will get anybody on the dance floor without caring how they look but how they feel.
Like the Three Little Birds by Bob Marley, this song will help lift all the children’s moods with its happy lyrics and fun dance moves. This is a good song that teachers can use to make the class lively at any point.
While there is a part in the song about how Ed Sheeran did not go to college, it carries a vital message for everyone about how to change the world peacefully. He advises people to look past superficial judgment and focus on making the world better for everyone.
This song is inspired by a health scare Michael Franti experienced during a tour. He sings about his gratitude for his life and how he learned to appreciate his existence and loved ones more. It will help brighten students’ moods while teaching them how to look at the brighter side in any situation.
As students struggle to create romantic relationships, this is an excellent song to listen to. The Weekend regrets the pain he caused his ex-partner in a broken relationship, and while he wishes for another chance, he knows he cannot get it.
This definitive self-love anthem will do wonders to boost students’ confidence as it demonstrates to students that it is okay to be themselves. The different musical styles in the song make it enjoyable to listen to for all ages.
This love song is about Vance Joy meeting the love of his life and describing to listeners how wonderful he finds her. He titled the song after a hotel he stayed in during family trips.
This song on the singer’s second solo album reminds students and other people of all ages how nice it feels for both parties to make someone else feel better. This is an excellent song to help spread kindness and love, especially with the rising cases of bullying.
This is the lead song in ‘Trolls’ an animated movie where Justin Timberlake voices the character Brunch. It describes how nice he feels when close to his special person and is a perfect song to dance to in school events and dances.
- Three Little Birds by Bob Marley & The Wailers. The source of Marley’s inspiration for the lyrics of “Three Little Birds” remains disputed. They are partly inspired by birds that Marley was fond of that used to fly and sit next to his home.
- Better When I’m Dancin’ by Meghan Trainor. The song is about confidence and releasing your insecurities on the dance floor, and has been described as a “classic confidence-boosting tune”.
- Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper. DJ Casper originally wrote “The Cha-Cha Slide” as a step aerobics routine for his nephew, who was working at the time as a personal trainer at a fitness club.
- Born This Way by Lady Gaga. The music of Born This Way stems from the synth-pop and dance-pop styles of her previous material while incorporating different forms of instrumentation from that on her previous releases, such as electronic rock and techno.
- Three Little Birds – Bob Marley & the Wailers. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds (Official Video) This sweet reggae beat will relax even the most keyed up student with its lulling melody!
- Take On Me – A-Ha. a-ha - Take On Me (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K] Scratch your nostalgia itch with this sing-along favorite from a-ha. It’s infinitely danceable, so save this 80s hit for when it’s time to get up and move!
- Levitating – Dua Lipa feat. daBaby. Dua Lipa - Levitating Featuring DaBaby (Official Music Video) This synthesizer-fueled song was a hit for Dua Lipa in 2020, finding its way into the hearts of both students and adults.
- Cha-Cha Slide – Mr C The Slide Man. Mr C The Slide Man - Cha-Cha Slide (Official Video) We’re willing to bet that every teacher and student in school knows the words, and the moves, to this one.
The Letter B Song let’s children hear many words that start with the letter B, and the fun animated video shows what the words look like, and highlights both the uppercase and lowercase letter B. Practice the sound that the letter B makes with this bright, surf pop-inspired song!
Sep 28, 2022 · 1. Be Kind by Halsey, Marshmello. Artist: Halsey, Marshmello. Album: Manic. Year: 2020. The song is about being kind to others and yourself. It talks about how we all need to be kind to each other, and how we need to be kind to ourselves.
