When the summer vacation is over, we need to sing and play in class in order to have a smooth transition back into our school schedules. Whether it’s the first day after a holiday or the first day of the week, students are thirsty for something cheerful and some back to school songs will help!
These 5 songs, along with their corresponding activities (click on each song title for those), will help all teachers find the right tune to get everyone ready for a new educational session or the entire academic year. Wishing all a great new start!
Table of Contents
- Integrating Back-to-School Songs in the Classroom: Fostering Connection and Excitement
- 5 Back-to-School Songs
- Back-to-School Song Playlist (YouTube Videos)
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Integrating Back-to-School Songs in the Classroom: Fostering Connection and Excitement
In the world of education, where fostering a positive and engaging learning environment is paramount, the choice to incorporate “back-to-school” songs holds significant value.
For teachers, these songs serve as more than just catchy melodies – they act as a dynamic tool to create a sense of unity, alleviate anxieties, and ignite enthusiasm among students. As the academic year commences and students reassemble after a break, these songs pave the way for smoother transitions by setting a cheerful and welcoming tone. The rhythm and lyrics of these tunes infuse a shared spirit into the classroom, helping to build connections and establish a collective sense of belonging. Through singing, students and teachers alike embark on a musical journey that cultivates a positive rapport, fostering a strong teacher-student relationship that can positively impact the entire school year.
In music classes, these back-to-school songs take on a unique role, intertwining melody with creativity and expression. Students not only learn the joy of music but also use their voices to contribute to a collaborative experience. Singing allows them to express their emotions, whether it’s excitement, curiosity, or even a hint of nostalgia, about returning to school.
Moreover, the act of singing together cultivates a shared experience, much like the first notes of a symphony, where each individual’s voice contributes to a harmonious whole. Beyond just learning a song, students learn the power of working together, enhancing their sense of teamwork and cooperation. In this way, back-to-school songs transform music class into an opportunity for personal growth, social bonding, and the creation of lasting memories.
5 Back-to-School Songs
1
Hello Children
It often takes students some time to get used to their new school environment, and that feeling of familiarity can be achieved when someone says your name!
This simple tune will help you gather everyone up and say hello – by name.
Hello, children, how are you?
Hello, children, how are you?
I am happy, how are you?”
Let’s sing hello to Mary.
Hello, Mary, how are you
Hello, Mary, how are you?
I’m just fine, and how are you?
Let’s sing hello to Billy.
Hello, Billy, how are you?
Hello, Billy, how are you?
I am happy, how are you?”
Let’s sing hello to Emma.
Hello, Emma, how are you
Hello, Emma, how are you?
I’m just fine, and how are you?
Hello, everybody!
Click here for Printable Lyrics
2
Back to School
[to the tune of “Finger Family“]
This cheerful tune based on the melody of Finger Family is great for the creation of some joyful moments after holidays.
Body percussion can be involved, although the teacher can judge whether it’s a good time for hugging or not…
Back to school
Back to school
Me and you
Smile and clap
Give a hug
Great to be with you!
Click here for Printable Lyrics
3
Sing Good Morning
[to the tune of “London Bridge is Falling Down“]
You can tell a good day by its start, and wishing others is a popular habit with grown-ups, so why not kids too?
This song (sung just like London Bridge is Falling Down) can be used in the beginning of a music lesson or even in the end of a class, when some body percussion (clapping, snapping your fingers, stomping your feet) can help kids limber up a bit.
Sing Good morning to a friend
To a friend, to a friend
Sing Good morning to a friend
Good morning, Luna!
Clap Good morning to a friend
To a friend, to a friend,
Clap Good morning to a friend
Good morning, Danny!
Snap Good morning to a friend
To a friend, to a friend
Snap Good morning to a friend
Good morning, Jimmy!
Stomp Good morning to a friend
To a friend, to a friend,
Stomp Good morning to a friend
Good morning, Ava!
Click here for Printable Lyrics
4
Hey, Ho, Say Hello
[to the tune of “Hey Ho Nobody Home“]
Rounds can be real fun in music class, and they can teach students collaboration and coordination.
This tune, which is based on the song “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home” (played here on the glockenspiel), is another song using body percussion in class. It is also a real hit – kids absolutely love it!
Hey, ho, say hello
Move your body with me
High and low
Clap and snap and stomp
And all together (repeat ALL)
Click here for Printable Lyrics
5
Good Morning, Oh, What a Sunny Morning
A very simple, optimistic tune that works great in preschoolers and early elementary classes alike.
Kids often like the promise of its lyrics that “we’ll work and play and laugh all day“. It’s up to us to make that come true.
Good morning, good morning
Oh, what a sunny morning
We’ll work and play and laugh all day
This sunny, sunny morning!
Click here for Printable Lyrics
Back-to-School Song Playlist (YouTube Videos)
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