English Songs for Kids: Learn and Have Fun
Famous English Nursery Rhymes
Check out our top 5 most famous English nursery rhymes . These 5 English nursery rhymes have found their way to Germany and are therefore well-known there. They have long been used to introduce children to English in a playful way from a very early age. They are incorporated into English lessons, even in primary school or kindergarten, to give children access to the English language through English nursery rhymes.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Itsy Bitsy Spider (Incy Wincy Spider)
The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again.
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again.
The Cookie Jar Song
1, 2, 3,
cookie is in the tree
4, 5, 6,
cookie is in the mix
7, 8, 9,
cookie is feeling fine
10, 11, 12,
cookies on the shelf.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Verse 1
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
And on his farm, he had some cows, EIEIO
With a moo-moo here and a moo-moo there
Here a moo, there a moo
Everywhere a moo-moo
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
Verse 2
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
And on his farm, he had some ducks, EIEIO
With a quack-quack here and a quack-quack there'
Here a quack, there a quack
Everywhere a quack-quack
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
Verse 3
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
And on his farm, he had some pigs, EIEIO
With an oink-oink here and an oink-oink there
Here an oink, there an oink
Everywhere an oink-oink
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
Verse 4
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
And on his farm, he had some sheep, EIEIO
With a baa-baa here and a baa-baa there
Here a baa, there a baa
Everywhere a baa-baa
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
Verse 5
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
And on his farm, he had some chickens, EIEIO
With a cluck-cluck here and a cluck-cluck there
Here a cluck, there a cluck
Everywhere a cluck-cluck
Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO
English Children's Songs for Christmas
English children's songs are especially lovely at Christmas. They really get children in the Christmas spirit. The Christmas season can be the perfect time to introduce children to music in English. Christmas itself is great for the festive atmosphere and the theme songs, but for little ones, it's a truly magical time!
Watch the following English children's songs for Christmas and get the whole family in the Christmas spirit.
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother, and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Let It Snow!
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Man it doesn't show signs of stopping
And I brought me some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow! Let it snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
And the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still saying goodbye
But as long as you'd love me so
Let it snow! Let it snow and snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really grab me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
Oh, the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still saying goodbye
But as long as you'd love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Jingle Bells
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight, oh!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh
Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight
Sing this sleighing song
Get a bobtailed bay
Two forty for his speed
And hitch him to an open sleigh
And you will take the lead
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh
Oh, what fun it is to ride
in one horse open sleigh!
Learning English with English Children's Songs: The Advantages
English children's songs are an excellent way to learn English. They are usually interactive, encouraging singing or dancing along and promoting movement. Furthermore, the language is very simple, and the constant repetition of vocabulary helps expand one's English vocabulary .
English nursery rhymes are a fun, interactive, and effective way to teach English, especially to young children. By singing along, moving to the music , and enjoying it, children playfully develop their language skills and gain confidence in using English. See below for more reasons why learning with English nursery rhymes is so beneficial.
Beautiful English Nursery Rhymes evoke Emotions
Music has the power to evoke emotions and create positive associations. Beautiful English children's songs can spark children's curiosity and attention by creating a pleasant learning environment. When children enjoy singing, they are more motivated and open to learning new words and expressions.
English Children's Songs for Movement
Children's learning strategies differ from those of adults. While adults can motivate themselves and learn grammar and vocabulary through exercises, children usually need a more interactive way to learn English.
This is precisely why English children's songs are so good for them. They encourage movement, and children learn English almost incidentally and without getting bored. This physical engagement while singing helps children make a connection between the words and the corresponding actions, which makes learning easier and more fun.
Improve your Pronunciation by singing along to English Children's Songs
English children's songs are often simple and catchy, making it easy for children to understand the lyrics and sing along. By repeating and practicing the words and phrases in the songs, children develop a better feel for the English language. With this improved feel, their pronunciation of English words also improves over time. Furthermore, when singing together, no child needs to be afraid of mispronouncing something. Every child can learn English pronunciation without fear of making mistakes.
