Children's songs have the power to evoke emotions and for this reason children are very attracted to them. A small child is not yet able to understand the meaning of the words of the songs and that is why children's songs are mainly short stories without much sense and the words are joined to create sounds.
As children grow up, they appreciate nursery rhymes also because they become learning tools: they learn to reproduce the words, they learn new words and concepts (parts of the body, colors, etc.), they learn to invent new songs, etc.
Another reason why children love songs is that they can be shared with parents or other children: they therefore become a relational tool. Singing together as well as playing together with your children is a unique opportunity to transmit to children the pleasure of being with them.
Songs for toddlers are used both to entertain and to "calm" children even in situations where it is particularly difficult to manage them. For many parents, relaxing songs for children are a real lifesaver, capable of restoring tranquility to the house (and to the child) even when they have tried everything and nothing has worked.
These songs, however, are not only calming and relaxing, they are also educational. Some talk about nature, others about science or art and so children begin to familiarize themselves with terms that they will find again later in time, when they go to kindergarten. There are songs about mathematics, with a little voice that counts and then multiplies or adds, others that explain how flowers grow or what colors and animals are called in English.
There are also songs that do not necessarily have an educational intent but that, like in fairy tales, tell a story with an edifying moral and can be precious means to begin to transmit, while having fun, important life lessons. In short, the musical world for the little ones is truly varied and full of interesting declinations and for all needs. Including those who, through music, are looking for pure entertainment, to have fun with the family, letting loose to the rhythm of their favorite melodies. A genre of children's songs that is perfect for consolidating the relationship between parents and children which, obviously, must not only pass through the channel of education and instruction.
You too can try using music to have some fun with your child! In fact, there are so many children's songs that are perfect for dancing and can also become a valid alternative to keep them fit and moving. In short, music is also a way to have fun together and create new beautiful memories.
We have collected a series of songs for children : for the little ones, for the adults, to dance to, in Hindi and English!
Five little monkeys
It is a popular song in English. It is usually accompanied by fingerplay, a sequence of gestures that imitate the words of the song. The benefits of music for children.
The crocodile, how does it do it?
It's a musical piece for children, winner of the Zecchino d'Oro 1993
Grandma Pina's tagliatelle
It is a song written and composed by Gian Marco Gualandi, performed by Ottavia Dorrucci (5 years old from Verona) and winner of the 46th Zecchino d'Oro
In the old farm
It is a nursery rhyme, published on 78 rpm in 1949 by Quartetto Cetra
44 Cats
is the winning song of the 10th edition of Zecchino d'Oro: a very well-known song loved by adults and children alike.
London bridge
is a very well-known song in English nursery schools and is used as a singing game.
Peppina's Coffee
is a song from 1971, presented during the 13th edition of Zecchino d'Oro
Mamma che buon profumo
From the album "50 Canzoni per Bambini"
Christmas Songs for Kids
You Come Down From The Stars, Jingle Bells or Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: during the holidays there are many Christmas songs that you can listen to and sing together with the little ones....
Songs for little children
Five Little Monkeys
Children really like this little song because it reminds them of a very fun game they love to play: jumping on the bed or on the sofas
The Towel
The Song of Happiness
The song of happiness can help you with your children when they too have a "bad" day.
Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse
Whisky the little spider
Nursery rhyme about a little spider climbing the mountain
Clap, Clap Your Hands
Finger Family
To teach children the names of their fingers and how to move their little hands
The crocodile, how does it do it?
It's a musical piece for children, winner of the Zecchino d'Oro 1993
Head, shoulders, legs and feet
It is a very famous song that is associated with some moves. Every time a body part is said, the child must touch it.
Love Fills Life
Gnomes We Call Ourselves
The Stinky Cat
this song participated in the 47th edition of Zecchino d'Oro (2004)
The Moscerino Waltz Piece
with which Cristina D'Avena, at the age of 3 and a half, made her debut at the Zecchino d'Oro in the 1968 edition
Children's songs to dance to
A Ram Sam Sam
It is a nursery rhyme originating from Morocco . It is widespread throughout the world with slight differences in pronunciation.
Round and round
It consists of holding hands and turning in a circle
I Like It If You Move
The most recent use of the song, and probably the most remembered, was in the 2005 film, Madagascar
The dancing chick
He participated in the Zecchino d'Oro in 1964
Dance for the Belly
One of the funniest children's songs, a cult of baby dance
Calimero dance
It is sung by Cristina D'Avena and written by Franco Fasano
The Frog Dance
Samba samba dance-la-la
Children's songs in English
Baby Shark
Song That Has Reached Two Billion Views On Youtube
Row Your Boat
It is one of the most traditional songs and listened to by millions of children all over the world
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
Using gestures, the children must increasingly quickly indicate the parts of the body mentioned in the song without making mistakes
Finger Family
Through the fingers of the hand the child can explore the members of the family
Old Macdonald
English folk song from 1917 translated into various languages
Wheels on the bus
Popular children's song published in 1939
Aloo Bola
Pyari Chidiya
Chhoti Si Motor Ke Andar
Chuk Chuk Karti Gadi
Aalu Kachalu
Chhoti Si Motor Ke Andar
Pyaasa Kauwa (The Thirsty Crow)
Chaata (The Umbrella)
Machali jal ki rani hai
Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka
Oonth Chala
Lakdi Ki Kathi
Music has many benefits for children: it helps with every stage of cognitive, social and emotional development, as well as auditory, motor and language development.
Furthermore, sounds and music can help children of all ages to discover and learn new things even just by playing. For example, exposing children to music from the first months helps the body and mind to coordinate and work together.
Dancing to music helps babies develop motor skills; lullabies and nursery rhymes strengthen memory skills and help babies learn the sounds and meanings of words. Lullabies are important because they help babies recognize their parents' voices, strengthen the parent-child bond, and are the best therapy to comfort a baby when he or she is crying or upset.
Children who learn to play an instrument will be better at learning math. Music can also evoke emotions and change children's moods, as well as provide a way to give a sense of security and comfort to younger children. Lastly, music is a fun way for children to learn.
Whether these songs are called "digital pacifiers", whether you agree or not, music can have various powers on your little one and everything, if dosed correctly, can only promote listening, understanding the text, fun and much more. We often wonder how our parents, grandparents at the time, managed to entertain the little ones without the help of cell phones and this, unfortunately, is often a topic that is brought up to make parents feel guilty. It doesn't have to be this way: everyone has their own way of raising, educating and entertaining their baby, but it will be essential to always have full awareness that we must not hypnotize them in front of the various means at our disposal today, but rather, try to make a use of them other than just entertainment which, let's always remember, should not be demonized.
