Looking for the best songs to help your little learner pounce into English? 🎵 You’ve come to the right place!
Singing is one of the most fun and effective ways to learn a language, and we’ve rounded up the ultimate playlist for kids learning English.
Whether your child is just starting out or already knows their ABCs, these songs are packed with catchy tunes, playful lyrics, and endless opportunities to practice English vocabulary. From counting with ducks to dancing with spiders, this list has something for every curious kid.
So, warm up those vocal cords and get ready to turn learning into a sing-along adventure with over 100 English kids songs to practice and learn English!
110 Songs for kids to practice and learn English
Without fur-ther adieu, let’s prowl into over 100 English songs for kids! We’ve made many of these at Studycat but we’ve also included international classic songs that are popular all over the world.
Keep an eye out for all the cute Studycat-ified cartoons at the top of all the songs!
- Twinkle, twinkle, little star
This beloved lullaby teaches kids simple vocabulary, introduces rhyming, and sparks imagination. Its repetitive melody makes it easy to learn and fun to sing along with.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star - My family
A charming song that introduces words like “mother,” “father,” and “sister” to help kids learn family-related vocabulary. The catchy tune makes it fun for the whole family to sing together.
My family - One eye, two eyes
This quirky and imaginative song introduces body parts and numbers in a playful way. Kids will love practicing counting while singing about eyes in this fun tune.
One eye, two eyes - Animals up there
A lively song that teaches kids animal names and prepositions like “up” and “down.” It’s perfect for kids who love animals and enjoy singing about them in English!
Animals up there - Book, paper, scissors
This creative song makes learning about common school supplies like “book,” “paper,” and “scissors” easy and engaging. Bonus: it’s a great way to practice hand-eye coordination with the gestures!
Book, paper, scissors - Five fruits
A fruity favorite that teaches kids the names of five different fruits and encourages healthy eating habits. Kids will love singing along while learning about these delicious snacks.
Five fruits - Five pets
A fun and educational song that introduces common pet names like “dog,” “cat,” and “rabbit.” Perfect for kids who love animals and want to learn how to talk about their furry friends in English!
Five pets - Good morning
Start the day with this cheerful song that teaches kids how to greet others and use polite phrases like “good morning.” It’s perfect for practicing morning routines in English.
Good morning - Hello yellow
A bright and cheerful tune that introduces kids to the color yellow and other colors in English. The playful rhymes make learning colors fun and memorable.
Hello yellow - How many children?
This catchy counting song helps kids practice numbers while learning fun phrases like “how many.” Perfect for kids just starting to explore numbers in English.
How many children? - How many clothes
This fun song combines counting practice with vocabulary for clothes like “shirts” and “pants.” Kids will love learning numbers and dressing up at the same time!
How many clothes - I like purple
A great way for kids to learn about colors and express preferences using phrases like “I like.” Purple fans, rejoice!
I like purple - I like to walk
An active and lively song that introduces action verbs like “walk” and “run.” Perfect for combining movement with language learning.
I like to walk - I’m not going out
A humorous song that teaches kids phrases about staying inside, making it relatable and fun for little homebodies.
I’m not going out - It’s a ruler
This educational song teaches kids about classroom objects like “ruler” and “eraser.” Perfect for young learners just starting school.
It’s a ruler - My new house
A cheerful song about moving to a new house, teaching vocabulary for rooms and furniture while making kids feel at home with English.
My new house - No, it’s mine
A playful way for kids to learn phrases about ownership and sharing, using simple sentences like “No, it’s mine.”
No, it’s mine - Numbers to ten
A straightforward and engaging song to help kids practice counting from 1 to 10 in English. Great for building number confidence.
Numbers to ten - On my street
This song introduces kids to vocabulary for common things they see in their neighborhood, like “house,” “store,” and “park.”
On my street - Pink and blue shoes
A fun way for kids to learn colors and items of clothing, featuring the playful theme of shoes in different colors.
Pink and blue shoes - This snake is long
A lively song that teaches kids adjectives like “long” and “short” while introducing animals like snakes.
This snake is long - Vegetable soup
A tasty tune that helps kids learn the names of vegetables while pretending to cook their own soup.
Vegetable soup - Whose is it?
This interactive song helps kids learn how to ask and answer questions about ownership, like “Whose book is this?”
Whose is it? - Big, bigger
A fun introduction to comparative adjectives like “big” and “bigger,” using playful examples to keep kids engaged.
Big, bigger - Grandma’s house
A sweet song about visiting grandma, teaching words for family members and household items.
Grandma’s house - Please
A polite and simple tune that teaches kids to use the word “please” in sentences, making manners fun to learn.
Please - Purple cat
A quirky and memorable song that helps kids learn colors and animal names, featuring a purple cat.
Purple cat - A hunting we will go
A classic tune that introduces kids to animals and their sounds, encouraging language and music appreciation.
A hunting we will go - A sailor went to sea
This lively song combines simple sentences and nautical vocabulary for kids to sing along and learn.
A sailor went to sea - ABC song
The quintessential alphabet song that every English learner loves. A must for learning the ABCs.
ABC song - Alice the camel
A silly and rhythmic song that teaches numbers and counting while following Alice the camel’s adventures.
Alice the camel - Animal tree
A fun song for learning animal names and tree-related vocabulary, combining nature and language learning.
Animal tree - Apples and bananas
A classic and playful tune that introduces vowel sounds while singing about everyone’s favorite fruits.
Apples and bananas - Are you sleeping, Brother John?
A soothing song for learning simple phrases and practicing sentence structure, perfect for bedtime.
Are you sleeping, Brother John? - Baa baa black sheep
A timeless nursery rhyme that helps kids practice simple questions and answers, with animal-related vocabulary.
Baa baa black sheep - Bicycles are fun to ride
A lively tune that encourages kids to learn action verbs like “ride” while celebrating the joy of bicycles.
Bicycles are fun to ride - Can cats run?
A curious and playful song that introduces simple questions and answers while teaching animal-related action words.
Can cats run? - Colorful animals
A vibrant song that combines color names and animal vocabulary for a fun learning experience.
Colorful animals - Eyes, ears, mouth, teeth
A catchy way to teach kids body parts while encouraging them to point to and learn each one.
Eyes, ears, mouth, teeth - Five little ducks
A sweet counting song that helps kids practice numbers while following the story of five adorable ducks.
Five little ducks - Five little monkeys
A fun and energetic song that teaches counting, actions, and safety lessons in a memorable way.
Five little monkeys - Herman the worm
A quirky and humorous song that teaches kids about size and sequencing while keeping them laughing.
Herman the worm - Hey diddle diddle
A classic nursery rhyme full of fun imagery and rhymes to spark kids’ imaginations while learning English.
Hey diddle diddle - Hickety pickety my black hen
A playful tune that introduces kids to rhymes and animal vocabulary, featuring a charming black hen.
Hickety pickety my black hen - Hickory dickory dock
This engaging song teaches time-telling vocabulary with its playful tale of a mouse running up the clock.
Hickory dickory dock - Hot cross buns
A short and catchy tune that introduces kids to food-related vocabulary and simple rhyming patterns.
Hot cross buns - How many numbers can you see?
A fun way to practice counting and numbers with a song that encourages observation and learning.
How many numbers can you see? - Humpty dumpty
A well-loved rhyme that teaches kids about storytelling and rhyming through the tale of poor Humpty Dumpty.
Humpty dumpty - Hush little baby
A sweet lullaby that introduces kids to phrases of comfort and love, making it perfect for quiet moments.
Hush little baby - I like fruit
A fruity tune that encourages kids to talk about their favorite fruits while expanding their food-related vocabulary.
I like fruit - If you’re happy and you know it
A lively and interactive song that helps kids learn action words and emotions while clapping and stomping along.
If you’re happy and you know it - I’m a little snowman
A seasonal favorite that teaches kids winter vocabulary while they sing about a cheerful snowman.
I’m a little snowman - I’m a little teapot
A classic rhyme that introduces body movement and descriptive words like “short” and “stout.”
I’m a little teapot - In the morning
A bright song for learning morning routines, introducing phrases like “brush my teeth” and “get dressed.”
In the morning - It’s my birthday
A festive tune that teaches birthday-related words and phrases like “cake,” “party,” and “happy birthday.”
It’s my birthday - It’s raining, it’s pouring
A gentle rhyme that introduces kids to weather-related words in a catchy, repetitive tune.
It’s raining, it’s pouring - Itsy bitsy spider
A playful and well-loved nursery rhyme that teaches kids about sequencing and prepositions like “up” and “down.”
Itsy bitsy spider - I’ve been working on the railroad
A cheerful song about trains and work, introducing kids to fun vocabulary related to transportation.
I’ve been working on the railroad - Jack and Jill
A classic rhyme that tells a story, helping kids learn narrative structure and rhyming words.
Jack and Jill - Kookaburra song
A fun Australian tune that introduces kids to animals and laughter while singing about the kookaburra.
Kookaburra song - Little Bo Peep
A gentle rhyme about a shepherdess and her sheep, teaching kids animal vocabulary and rhyming patterns.
Little Bo Peep - Little Boy Blue
A classic song that introduces kids to storytelling and farm-related words like “haystack.”
Little Boy Blue - Little Bunny Foo Foo
A quirky and funny tune that teaches kids about animals and actions while keeping them entertained.
Little Bunny Foo Foo - Little Miss Muffet
A nursery rhyme that introduces kids to food vocabulary like “curds” and “whey” while telling a fun story.
Little Miss Muffet - London Bridge is falling down
A popular nursery rhyme that teaches kids about structures and actions through its repetitive melody.
London Bridge is falling down - Mary had a little lamb
A sweet and simple rhyme that teaches kids about animals and storytelling while singing about Mary and her lamb.
Mary had a little lamb - Miss Mary Mack
A rhythmic clapping game and song that teaches kids about patterns, rhyming, and coordination.
Miss Mary Mack - Mulberry bush
A cheerful tune that helps kids learn about daily routines like washing and brushing through repetition.
Mulberry bush - Oh Susanna
A lively folk song that introduces kids to storytelling and catchy choruses, perfect for sing-alongs.
Oh Susanna - Old King Cole
A fun rhyme about a merry king that teaches kids about music-related vocabulary like “fiddle.”
Old King Cole - One potato, two potato
A playful counting rhyme that helps kids practice numbers while enjoying its silly rhythm.
One potato, two potato - One, two, buckle my shoe
A simple counting rhyme that introduces kids to numbers and actions in a memorable way.
One, two, buckle my shoe - Pat-a-cake
A classic clapping rhyme that teaches kids about baking vocabulary like “cake” and “pan.”
Pat-a-cake - Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater
A short and quirky rhyme that introduces kids to simple sentences and food-related words.
Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater - Plug it in
A modern tune that introduces kids to everyday actions and objects like “plug” and “socket.”
Plug it in - Polly put the kettle on
A charming song that introduces kids to household vocabulary like “kettle” and fun phrases about tea time.
Polly put the kettle on - Pop goes the weasel
A playful and rhythmic tune that keeps kids entertained while introducing them to fun, silly phrases.
Pop goes the weasel - Rain rain go away
A simple and repetitive rhyme that teaches weather-related words and phrases kids can use every rainy day.
Rain rain go away - Rice chicken
A food-themed song that introduces kids to meals and dining-related vocabulary in a fun way.
Rice chicken - Ring around the rosie
A classic nursery rhyme that’s perfect for group play, teaching kids action phrases and rhyming words.
Ring around the rosie - Rock-a-bye baby
A soothing lullaby that introduces kids to phrases about bedtime and rocking babies to sleep.
Rock-a-bye baby - Row, row, row your boat
A popular rhyme that teaches action verbs and repetitive phrases in a fun and easy-to-remember melody.
Row, row, row your boat - She’ll be coming ‘round the mountain
A lively and exciting song that introduces kids to future-tense phrases and transportation vocabulary.
She’ll be coming ‘round the mountain - Simple Simon
A quirky rhyme that teaches kids about food and introduces simple storytelling phrases.
Simple Simon - Skip to my Lou
A catchy and active tune that encourages kids to move while learning simple rhyming phrases.
Skip to my Lou - Ten in the bed
A counting song that introduces numbers and subtraction in a playful, story-based format.
Ten in the bed - The ants go marching
A fun and energetic counting song that teaches kids numbers and actions like “marching.”
The ants go marching - The farmer in the dell
A cheerful song that introduces kids to farm-related vocabulary and group singing games.
The farmer in the dell - The grand old Duke of York
A marching song that teaches kids directional vocabulary like “up” and “down” through playful repetition.
The grand old Duke of York - The hokey pokey
A classic action song that teaches body parts and directions like “left” and “right” in a fun, physical way.
The hokey pokey - The mood for food
A lighthearted song that introduces kids to different foods and eating-related vocabulary.
The mood for food - The muffin man
A classic rhyme that teaches kids about baking and simple storytelling with its catchy repetition.
The muffin man - The owl and the pussycat
A whimsical poem-turned-song that introduces kids to storytelling and imaginative vocabulary.
The owl and the pussycat - There was a crooked man
A quirky rhyme that introduces kids to descriptive words like “crooked” in a fun, story-like format.
There was a crooked man - There was an old lady who swallowed a fly
A silly and imaginative song that teaches sequencing and repetition through its absurd storyline.
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly - This old man
A classic counting song that helps kids learn numbers and rhyming phrases through playful repetition.
This old man - Three blind mice
A short and fun rhyme that introduces kids to descriptive words and simple storytelling.
Three blind mice - Three little kittens
A charming story-based rhyme that teaches kids about animals, emotions, and responsibility.
Three little kittens - Wake up
A bright and cheerful song that teaches kids about morning routines and action words like “wake up.”
Wake up - Walking, walking
A lively tune that teaches kids action verbs like “walking” and encourages them to move along.
Walking, walking - What do you like to do?
A conversational song that introduces kids to phrases about hobbies and preferences, like “I like to play.”
What do you like to do? - Who took the cookie?
A fun and interactive tune that teaches kids about questions and answers in a playful way.
Who took the cookie? - Yankee Doodle
A well-loved American folk song that introduces kids to historical vocabulary and catchy choruses.
Yankee Doodle - Bingo
A classic spelling song that teaches kids letters and encourages participation through clapping and singing.
Bingo - Old MacDonald had a farm
A favorite for teaching kids animal names and sounds, perfect for introducing farm-related vocabulary.
Old MacDonald had a farm - Baby shark
An energetic and wildly popular song that teaches kids sequencing and family-related vocabulary.
Baby shark - The wheels on the bus
A lively tune that teaches kids about actions, transportation, and repetition in a fun sing-along.
The wheels on the bus - What are you wearing?
A fun and interactive song that introduces kids to clothing vocabulary and descriptive phrases.
What are you wearing? - Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
A beloved action song that teaches kids body parts through movement and repetition.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes - Left arm, right arm
A fun song that teaches directional words and body parts, perfect for combining learning with movement.
Left arm, right arm
That’s all, folks!
And there you have it—your go-to playlist for learning English through song! Singing isn’t just fun; it’s a magical way for kids to absorb vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and gain confidence in a new language.
With Studycat’s curated collection of songs, every verse becomes a step toward fluency. So, whether you’re belting out “Old MacDonald” or tapping toes to “The Wheels on the Bus,” your child is learning while having a blast. Ready to keep the fun going?
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