Using children's music in English is a great way to encourage children to learn a new language. It is through music that they will learn new words and expand their vocabulary. In addition, the sound also helps develop new skills, such as memory, creativity and motor coordination.

This learning experience with music can be a lot of fun, and it can also help create important bonds with your little ones at different times during their childhood. It’s all advantages, right?

We know how much the music is important in child development and learning, including a new language, so, to help you start to gradually introduce English into your children's daily lives, blog CCAA has prepared a list of 10 children's songs in English to start right now. Let's go!

Why choose English songs for children?

As tempting as it may be to choose those songs of the moment to teach the little ones, it is important not to skip steps and choose the ones easy to sing english songs and that arouse their curiosity, so that they learn without realizing that they are learning. So, leave the more difficult songs for later, okay?

In fact, each song can help develop and teach specific knowledge or skills, such as learning about animals in English or the alphabet, which is why children's songs are so recommended at this stage.

Finally, since children's songs usually have catchy melodies, it is easier for children to memorize what they have learned. The images in the videos are stimulating and help to capture attention and reinforce learning.

Children's music in English: songs to teach children

There is nothing more enjoyable for children than learning while playing, in a fun and uncomplicated way. With the songs we have selected in this list, you have at your fingertips a great collection of songs to enjoy moments of learning and relaxation. Check it out!

1 – Old McDonald Had a Farm

We start with a classic children's song: Old McDonald Had a Farm. In Brazil, we know it as “O sítio do Seu Lobato”, but singing it in English helps children learn the names of animals in another language and get to know the most varied sounds of animals. The famous “Ee-i-ee-io” will captivate children.

The cool thing about this song is that it gradually introduces new animals and their respective sounds into the child's vocabulary. An interesting highlight is that the song introduces new animals with each repetition of the phrase “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”, as well as those previously mentioned. In other words, if the child forgets one, you can also stimulate their attention and memory, always practicing English in a fun way!

2 – The Abc TV

Another children's song to teach English that cannot be missed on the list is The ABC song, our famous ABC. With it you can teach the alphabet to little ones and show them the difference in the way they speak in English and Portuguese. It is very calm and can be enjoyed at various times.

3 – If You're Happy

The version of “If you are happy”, the song “If you're happy” is a great choice for teaching English to children through singing, because the song has a simple structure and a lot of repetition. In addition, with it you can teach basic commands to stimulate motor coordination while having a lot of fun and working on creativity as feelings change, such as happy, angry, etc.

4 – Finger Family

The English children's song “Finger Family” is a great way to teach children about family relationships, as well as helping them learn everyday English phrases like “How do you do?” or “Where are you?”. It explores the relationships of the closest members of a family, such as daddy, mommy, brother and more.

5 – Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Who has never sung the song “Twinkle, twinkle little star”? “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is the English version, the perfect song for children’s rest periods and even for bedtime, as it has a lighter melody that is very appropriate for the moment.

6 – Days of the week

The song “Days of the Week” is very simple – and one of the easiest to teach on our list – but it is perfect for teaching days of the week in english for kids, and requires memorization, so learning is guaranteed, with a simple and fun melody.

7 – The Wheels on the Bus

Another classic children's song, “The Wheels on the Bus” helps you take the little ones on a fun ride, learning English and stimulating different body movements and motor coordination at the same time, encouraging children to participate.

8 – Brush Your Teeth

Want to make brushing your teeth more fun for your kids? The song “Brush Your Teeth” is perfect for this moment! In addition to encouraging kids to brush their teeth, the song teaches important terms to learn in English, such as left/right, morning/night and more.

9 – Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Our list couldn’t be left out without a children’s song that teaches the parts of the body in English, “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”. This song is also quite fun, has a choreography that stimulates motor development and teaches several new words to children.

10 – What's the weather like?

To teach children about the weather in English, the song “How's the Weather” is the most recommended, because it teaches the most common weather conditions and helps the child understand how to ask questions in English. It guarantees good times of singing, fun and learning.

This was our playlist for those who want to start teaching English to children from an early age, with several fun moments and awakening new learning. With these songs you will already familiarize children with English and make their learning easier as the years go by.

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