KIDS SONGS ABOUT LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

Are you looking for a fun playlist of songs to use in your classroom this Valentine’s Day? I am so excited to introduce you a very special two-part song that I used in my own classes. One version of this song starts with babies and the second part grows into the concepts for toddlers and preschoolers to practice. Next, I’ve included a list of five song recommendations that I used time and again in my own music classes.

LET’S START WITH THE BABIES AND WORK OUR WAY UP TO PRESCHOOLERS!

As an early childhood educator and early learning music teacher, I’m so excited to be sharing with you a song that I wrote from my heart for my own daughter when she was a baby.

This Two-Part Song Introduces Self Love To Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers!

Here is my very first song that I am sharing as a Teacher’s Resource for all my fellow early childhood educators and other caregivers including nannies, and of course, number one – parents!

This is a two-part song about self love. The reason it is two parts is because I originally began singing it to my daughter when she was a baby. That version is called, I Love You, as I shared these sentiments of love with her. As she grew, I changed the lyrics to, I Love Me, so she could sing along and take in these words about loving herself.

I have included the xylophone notes for anyone to play along – including kids! I’ve colour coded them to the notes in case the colours are different on your xylophone. Of course, you can also play this melody on any pitch instrument! I’ve also included the chords for ukulele and they can be used on guitar and even the keyboard or piano if you are lucky enough to have access to one in the classroom, or at home if you are enjoying these songs as a parent or other caregiver from home.

I will be recording this song soon and will update this link with my full song in a cute little video you can stream from our Youtube channel – check out my first children’s song here: We Can Be Heroes – which is perfect for your Community Helper Theme this year! There will also be a children’s book coming soon so you can flip the pages and share these heart warming images to visually reinforce the key messaging in the lyrics. As I am no longer working in the classroom as an early learning music teacher, I am happy to be slowly creating resources that will be made available in my TPT Store called Teach With Stories And Songs!

Hope you all enjoy this two-part song! Please DM me about your musical experiences with this song on Instagram if you’d like me to share! Also, check out my guest post at Vancouver Mom called Early Learning Music Classes: Keeping It Fun And Fresh.

5 VALENTINE’S DAY SONGS I HAVE LOVED USING IN MY OWN MUSIC CLASSES!

#1. H E A R T – By The Kiboomers

This song is great for teaching your kiddos how to spell HEART which they are all familiar with from the popular BINGO song, while also teaching them the meaning of Valentine’s Day! It’s also great for Call & Response as they need to use active listening to know when to clap out the letters together while all keeping the time of the tune!

#2. FIVE LITTLE HEARTS – by The Kiboomers

Our second choice is also a song by The Kiboomers and this one is a fun counting song the children can do together in music class or at Circle Time while learning more about love, kindness, and Valentine’s Day.

#3. BOOM CHICKA BOOM VALENTINE’S DAY – by The Learning Station

This song is a perfect repeat after me song to use during Circle Time and also as a warm up in Music & Movement class with your littles! The music is fun and upbeat and the video is well reserved by children who have fun following along to this high energy tune.

#4 – I’M A LITTLE VALENTINE – by the Kiboomers

I have chosen this song as it’s a fun way for children to pretend they are all little Valentines to be sent to a loved one. They have so much fun acting this out while singing along effortlessly to a the familiar tune of I’m A Little Teapot.

#5 – IF YOU LOVE ME AND YOU KNOW IT – by The Kiboomers

It kind of feels like I’m favouring The Kiboomers in this recommended list, but I am not – they deserved every spot I have given them. I have used these songs many times, and favourably with the kiddos. This song is perfect again to use as a warm-up song in both Music & Movement class and in Circle Time. Of course, you will all recognize the melody from If You’re Happy And You Know It. It offers such fun and meaningful gestures for kids to follow while forming a deeper understanding of the concepts of both kindness and love.