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10 Inspirational Songs for Kids & Teens - Music To Grow On

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Hi everyone, it’s Danielle here with MTGO! Do you remember what it was like navigating the world as an adolescent? A period in your life most likely marked by enormous growth, combined with the unavoidable struggles and stressors of simply growing up? Sometimes when you’re feeling down, all it takes is a little boost of inspiration and motivation to get your spirits back up, and what better way to do so than through songs? Research has shown, time and again, that music has the power to elevate your mood and reduce anxiety. I’m excited to share ten of my favorite inspirational songs that I’ve hand-picked for you and your young loved ones. You can find the accompanying YouTube playlist here or the Spotify playlist here. Additionally, please feel free to leave your favorite inspirational songs in the comments at the end of the post, too!

If you ever find yourself beaten down and struggling day after day, this empowering song by Andra Day serves as a great reminder that you can rise up and persevere no matter how difficult it may seem.

“And I’ll rise up
I’ll rise like the day
I’ll rise up
I’ll rise unafraid
I’ll rise up
And I’ll do it a thousand times again”

Sometimes self-love and acceptance is one of the most challenging things for kids and teens to learn, especially for those who may be seen as “different” from their peers. Featured in the hit movie, The Greatest Showman, this song belts out the message that who you are is not something to be scared or ashamed of. Instead, it’s something to be proud of.

“When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown ’em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I’m meant to be, this is me
Look out ’cause here I come
And I’m marching on to the beat I drum
I’m not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me”

This catchy tune from the Mowgli’s, a Los Angeles based alternative rock band, captures one of the quintessential themes of adolescence: developing your own identity. From trying to figure out who you are, to worrying about what others think of you, this song encourages its listeners to not give up, be the best person you can be, and live life to the fullest.

“I’m good, I’m good, I’m good, I’m good
Living life just like I should
Wouldn’t change it if I could
I’m good, I’m good, I’m good”

As John Legend himself wrote about the powerful message behind “Never Break,” a song from his most recently released album, Bigger Love: “It’s about a commitment to staying hopeful, resilient and full of love despite the challenges the world may throw at us. Don’t give up on fighting for what’s right. Don’t give up on love.” No matter the trials and tribulations you may face out in the world, Legend reminds us that sometimes the most important things in life are hope, resilience, and love.

“We will never break
We will never break
Built on a foundation
Strong enough to stay
We will never break
As the water rises
And the mountains shake
Our love will remain”

Recorded for the Disney film, Zootopia, this song will have you dancing away your fears and worries in no time as Shakira encourages you to never give up and try everything to the best of your ability.

“I won’t give up, no, I won’t give in
‘Til I reach the end
And then I’ll start again
No, I won’t leave
I wanna try everything
I wanna try even though I could fail”

At age 20, Andy Grammer returned to his home town of Los Angeles to try and get his foot in the door as a professional musician. After one particularly long day of being unable to sell any of his albums, he wrote this song to raise his own spirits. “Keep Your Head Up” quickly rose to the top as one of his most popular songs and its message is sweet and simple: when life gets you down, you just gotta keep your head up!

“But you gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh.
You gotta keep your head up, oh,
And you can let your hair down, eh. ”

No inspirational playlist would be complete without this hit song! Roar along with Katy Perry as she sings about standing up for and believing in herself. With over 3.3 billion views on YouTube and topping music charts in countries around the world, it’s easy to see why “Roar” has remained one of the most popular songs since its release in 2013 with its catchy tune and enduring message of self-empowerment.

“I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar!”

Originally Alicia Keys wrote this song last year as a tribute to the unsung heroes in her life, but when she debuted the song this past spring, she dedicated it to the essential workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of her target audience, her soulful ballad drives home the message that each one of her listeners is important, and she inspires them to keep up the good work.

“You’re doing a good job, a good job
You’re doing a good job
Don’t get too down
The world needs you now
Know that you matter
Matter, matter yeah”

For many children, cultivating friendships is an important part of childhood. This folksy song by Bruno Mars reminds us all what it means to be a good friend, inspiring each of us to be the best one we can be to those around us.

“You can count on me like one, two, three
I’ll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like four, three, two
You’ll be there
‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah”

To round out our list of inspirational songs, I wanted to leave you with Rachel Platten’s empowering song about standing up for yourself. It’s a great reminder that, no matter the challenges you’ve faced in the past and regardless of those who may not believe in you, you will always have the power to fight for and believe in yourself.

“This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I’m alright song
My power’s turned on
Starting right now I’ll be strong
I’ll play my fight song
And I don’t really care if nobody else believes
‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me”

I hope you’ve enjoyed this list of songs (YouTube playlist here and Spotify playlist here) and would love to hear about any of your or your children’s favorite inspirational songs below in the comments!

Danielle Keaton2020-08-04T13:42:48-07:00

Danielle Keaton is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and has worked at Music To Grow On since 2017. She enjoys writing about all kinds of music and sharing a variety of resources with others.

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Songs That Build Positive Attitudes and Self-Esteem.

..and teach children to deal with adversity.

Celebrate Positive Attitudes!
Whether you need educational music about how to be optimistic, building self-esteem or dealing with adversity, you'll find a varied selection below. These Positive Attitude Songs are for children of all ages... and many will also appeal to grown-ups.

These positive attitude song lyrics are available from a variety of albums:

An Upbeat Attitude
A Bright Tomorrow – Rock Solid Kids
All You Need Is Love – Vivi Melody & Family
America’s Future – John "Kinderman" Taylor
Be Love – City Love
Brand New Day – Stephen Fite
'Cause I Love It – Growing Sound
Celebrate – Debbie Clement
Celebrate the Children – Mrs. Music `
Champions – Debbie Clement
Chasing My Dream – Jack Hartmann
Crazy With Happiness – Grin Brigade
Endurance – Jan Nigro
Feelin' Groovy – Stephen Fite
Feeling Positive – Growing Sound
Feel the Power – Judy Leonard
Fill the World With Songs – Bobby Susser
For Every Child, A Better World – Grin Brigade
The Future Is Bright – City Love
Give Me A Smile - Mrs. Kate
Get a Growth Mindset – Lauren Mayer
Happy Day – Jenn Cleary
Have Some Fun Today - Stephen Fite
Hero - Caroline and Danny
Hope Is In The Air – Bobby Susser
I'm Like a Duck – Kathleen Wiley
I Believe – Jack Hartmann
I Believe – City Love
I Can Do That! – Jack Hartmann
I Feel Good – Catherine Slonecki, M. S.
I Am Good Enough – Steve Couch
I am Smart and I am Happy – Kathleen Wiley
I’ll Picture Myself Succeeding – Linda K. Williams
I'm Terrific!!! – Kathleen Wiley
I'm Wishing – Donna & Andy
It's a Great Feeling – Joyce Paultre
It's All About Koo Koo – Judy Pancoast
I've Got the Tools that I Need to Succeed – Ben and Elizabeth Stiefel
H-A-P-P-Y – Music with Mar.
Just A Little Seed - I've Got Potential - Liz Buchanan
Jamaica Louise James - Sam Jones
Jolly Parade - Grin Brigade
Keep A Little Light - Gemini
Keep on Shining - Grin Brigade
Kids Are The Future - Skip West
Let It Shine Everywhere, Everyone – Jim Rule
Life on a Trampoline – Randy & Dave
Listen To Those in Authority – Sharon Luanne Rivera
Little Cheerleader – Judy Pacoast
Little Things– Street Smarts
Looking For The Good – Lauren Mayer
Look What I Did This Morning – Dr. Thomas Moore
Low-Down High– Linda K. Williams
Make A Difference – Marilyn M. Linford
No Matter How Small - Dave Kinnoin
No One Like Me– Pam Minor
One Person at a Time – Andrew Murray
O-P-T-I-M-I-S-T-I-C – Growing Sound
Positive Power – Jack Hartmann
Real Life Doesn't Have a Rewind Button– Linda K. Williams
Say "I Can" – Music with Mar.
School Song – Kathleen Wiley
Sing Yourself a Happy Song – Stephen Fite
Sí, se puede! You Can Do It! – Jim Rule
Sharing the Journey – Dianne Baker
Shine Out – Dennis Westphall
Slow and Steady – Prue Whoo
Time is a Gift – Mrs. Kate
Tim Turtle, No One's Happier Than He – Dianne Baker
Twinkle Twinkle – Amy Michelle & Friends
We Can All Get Along – Fred Gee
When I Dare to Dream –Grin Brigade
Who's In Charge of Me? -- I Am! – Rock Solid Kids
Wonderful Day – Stephen Fite
The Word Is Love – Alphabet Rockers
Yes, And – Lauren Mayer
You're Wonderful – Debbie Clement
You've Got Potential – Marla Lewis and Les Julian

Problem-Solving and Dealing With Adversity
At the Great Ball Game – Sam Jones
The Best That I Can – Gary Rosen, Bill Shontz and George Storey
Brighter Days – Bobby Susser
Building Bridges Today – Bobby Susser
Cooperative Learning Song – Linda K. Williams
Conflict Resolution Helps You Find the Very Best Solution – Ben Stiefel
Count to Ten! – Jim Rule
The Dinosaur Song – Kathleen Wiley
The Disaster Song – Fran Avni
Don't Judge Them – Paulette Meier
Everybody Has a Story – Tickle Tune Typhoon
Everyone Is Differently Abled – Tickle Tune Typhoon
Face My Fears – Lauren Mayer
Heart to Heart - Two of a Kind
I Can Problem-Solve – Todd Werner
I Can Say "NO"! – Caring and Capable Kids
I Did Something for Peace Today – Carol Johnson
I Don't Give Up – Steve Couch
I Think I Can – Mrs. Kate
If I Make a Misteak (If I Make a Mistake) – Jim Rule
If You're Angry and You Know It – Jack Hartmann
It Was A Mistake – Jan Nigro
It's Us Against the Problem, Not Me Against You – Linda K. Williams
The Me Inside – Grin Brigade
Mistakes - Caroline and Danny
Moses Goes To A Concert - Sam Jones
Never Give Up - Craig A. Thompson
Pitfalls - Two of a Kind
Open the Fear Door – Rock Solid Kids
Showing Respect - That's the Key – Ben Stiefel
Some Rights In This World – Jan Nigro
The Sun Always Shines – Growing Sound
Talk It Out - Two of a Kind
Teaspoon At A Time - Dave Kinnoin
Things Are Going To Get Better – Growing Sound
Try Again – Ken Whiteley
What Should I Do? – Caring and Capable Kids
When I'm Strong - Two of a Kind
Wipe It Away – Growing Sound

Accepting our Emotions, Learning our Strengths and Building Self-Esteem
A Hug – The W. L.A. Children's Choir
Be A Bucket Filler – Lauren Mayer
Be Who You Are –Two of a Kind
Believe in Yourself – Marilyn M. Linford
Best Friends – The W.L.A. Children's Choir
Brown Boy Brown Girl –Kymberly Stewart
Cheer Up Song – Barbara Klaskin Silberg
Connected, Unique and Powerful – Linda K. Williams
Emotion– Songs For Speech and Language Skills
Emotion - Emoción (BILINGUAL)– Growing Sound
Express Yourself – Jan Nigro
Feelin' Blue – Grin Brigade
Handle With Care – Caring and Capable Kids
Hey You, Voice in My Head – Lauren Mayer
I Get Angry - Me Enojo (BILINGUAL)– Growing Sound
I’ll Stand Up for Myself – Linda K. Williams
I Love Me (L.O.V.E.) – Shawny
Inside Beauty – Groovy Nate
I've Got Feelings – Peace Pals
I’ve Got to Talk to Them – Linda K. Williams
If You're Angry and You Know It – Jack Hartmann
It's OK To Be Different – Prue Whoo
I've Got Love – City Love
Just Be You - Andrea Green
Make It Beautiful – City Love
Mr. Tall, Short, Wide & Slim – Prue Whoo
My Song - Dave Kinnoin
No One Is A Nobody – Caring and Capable Kids
No Whining – Vivi Melody & Family
Power in Me and You – Growing Sound
Power Up – Alphabet Rockers
Show Me How You Feel – Jack Hartmann
Street Smarts - Caroline and Danny
Talking 'bout a Put-Down - Jan Nigro
That Is a Mighty Power - Jan Nigro
These Are the Rules - School Art Theatre Productions
We All Have Feelings – Margie La Bella
We're All Different and We're the Same – Jack Hartmann
What If That Were Me – Andrew Murray
When I Get Mad – Two of a Kind
Whine, Whine, Whine – Mrs. Kate
Who I Am Makes A Difference – Caring and Capable Kids
The Wigglies – Peace Pals
Words – Tickle Tune Typhoon

Self-Esteem Songs for Young Children
Big Things Come in Small Packages – Jim Rule
Glad I am Just Me – Amy Michelle & Friends
Hand Talk – John "Kinderman" Taylor
Here, Now Know-How – Growing Sound
I Like The Me I See – Culture Queen
I'm A Tower of Royal Power – Culture Queen
I'm Just Happy to be Me – Catherine Slonecki, M. S.
I'm Trying Hard - Mary Flynn
It Doesn't Matter If You're Little - Prue Whoo
Look At Me – Marilyn M. Linford
That's Just Exactly What I Like About Me – Catherine Slonecki, M. S.

Musical Plays That Teach Social Skills/Character Education
Bullies Anonymous – Bad Wolf Press
Character Matters – Bad Wolf Press
Character Matters II – Bad Wolf Press
Character Matters III – Bad Wolf Press
Conflict Resolution Helps You Find the Very Best Solution – Ben Stiefel
The Day the TV Broke (Promoting Exercise and Healthy Living) – Andrea Moon
The Magical, Musical, Amazingly Beautiful Pencil! – Ben Stiefel
Munchkin Mediation – Bad Wolf Press
Rock Solid Kids – Keith Hafner & Laszlo Slomovits
Showing Respect – That’s the Key – Ben Stiefel
Social Skills: How to Interact with Human Beings – Bad Wolf Press

Inspirational Songs
Building Our World – Joe Crone
Change the World – Alphabet Rockers
Dandelion – Growing Sound
How Good It Feels - Dave Kinnoin
Family Feeling – Jan Nigro
My Coat of Many Colors – Hank Fellows
New Day Dawning – Hank Fellows
Take My Hand – Hank Fellows
Teachers Plan and Observe – Barbara Klaskin Silberg - The W. L.A. Children's Choir
The Thankful Song – Marilyn M. Linford
That is a Mighty Power – Jan Nigro
We Can Move the World – Joe Crone (Recommended for Graduation Ceremonies)
With These Hands – Jan Nigro

Inspirational Songs with Religious Themes
(Appropriate for Most Religious Faiths)
God Protect the Children – Hank Fellows
Good-Bye Means "God Be With You – Jim Rule
Gratitude is an Attitude – Jim Rule
Halfway to Heaven (A 9/11 Tribute) – Hank Fellows
Heart of Wisdom – Mrs. Kate
He Opens a Window – Jim Rule
Serve the Lord with Joy – Jim Rule
The Tree of Life – Hank Fellows

See also:
   Character Education Songs
   Anti-Bullying
   Songs About Peace
   Transitions, State Changes, Energizers, and Classroom Management
   Graduation Songs
   Songs For Teachers and Parents

Incendiary dance music for children

Cheerful rhythmic melodies, under which it is so hard not to start an incendiary dance - an obligatory component of children's leisure. You can listen to bright tracks with the help of a convenient player right here!

Listen to dance playlist

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Aram-ZAM

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Akulnok
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chicken pi

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U-I-I-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-AD 9000 9001m

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mana-mana

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Dog
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Bachi juice VIRA

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Tu-dery-Tumba

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Macarena

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Mambo

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Mexican dance with a hat

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Joe-vat eye

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Finnish Polka
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Fun dance music for kids: turn on the good mood

Cheerful melodies without words that instantly grab the attention of young listeners are an important component of a wide variety of children's activities and entertainment. The playlist can be used by parents for family home leisure, as well as educators and music workers in kindergartens, schools, dance teachers, coaches, and event organizers. Expressive and bright dance compositions will stir even the most shy listener.

This music can be used in different areas:

For dancing. A large selection of rhythms and moods allows you to create a suitable playlist for classes and studios, as well as arrange a real disco right at home!
For charging and outdoor games. It's nice to warm up to cheerful melodies, arrange catch-ups and other competitions. Children really like games where music is an important element of what is happening, they are more easily and with great pleasure are included in the entertainment.
For holidays. It is impossible to imagine a birthday or New Year without the active participation of all guests. Turn on the player and start the party with the best children's dance tracks!
For matinees and performances. Choose compositions for interesting performances, memorable school performances, fun flash mobs.

On our site you can listen to many different tracks, and a convenient player and good quality of each track are guaranteed to delight children and adults of all ages. 9Ol000 Music by Mozart

Logopedic songs

Logorhythmics

Singing from notes

Music from the Nutcracker

Russian folk songs

Autumn playlist

Birthday Disco

English songs for kids

Children's songs in English

Songs about kindergarten and for graduation

Music for meditation and shicida 0 songs about papa

Lesson

Songs for March 8

Choir of large families of Moscow

Songs for children 2+

Children's songs

Young children, as you know, also need to listen to music and different songs. It is difficult to imagine the childhood of a small child without cheerful and groovy children's songs. This is a major part in the development of a child's life. And children's songs are usually well remembered and are the main source of positive.

Songs can cheer up a small child and bring joy. Songs are the main part of any holiday and are always associated only with positive emotions. They are well suited for interesting leisure and useful pastime. Why not have a little holiday on weekdays if it's so easy and affordable? In addition, good children's songs allow the child to form a good taste in music. And this is also an important detail. Read more here: https://babysongs.ru/jenre/detskie-pesni-o-shkole.

Children's songs can make this world a much better place. They give children pleasure. After all, they have an energetic rhythm, a cheerful melody and positive phrases. With the help of songs, it is possible to control the mood of your car. If the task is to give the child the right development, then one cannot do without songs. They can always tune in to the gameplay, relax or become more energetic. Also, many have an important meaning for the child. Many children's songs can teach a child meaningful things. They also bring children together. They carry the basic concepts and norms that are approved by society. Children's songs can replace a heart-to-heart talk.

And with the help of children's songs, any event can be held. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the interests of young children may change over the years. And the task of coping with the search for children's songs today will not be difficult

With the help of a large number of children's songs, it is possible to easily hold a holiday for them. One repertoire is suitable for a birthday, another for the New Year. It is important to know that children's tastes can change with age. Even if parents do not like their new preferences, you should not go for strict prohibitions. After all, this can only raise unnecessary interest. The right advice and heart-to-heart conversations will bring more benefit.