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15 of the Best Preschool Rhyming Songs

Kids love these fun preschool rhyming songs. Perfect for circle time and transitions, these songs will help your kids hear and produce rhyming words.

Are you looking for rhyming songs for your preschool or kindergarten-aged kids?  Here is a list of some of my favorites.  These fun songs are great rhyming activities for circle time, storytime, brain breaks, transitions, or morning meetings.

Do you need some tips about how to introduce rhyme to your kids? Check out my article about how to teach rhyming words to kids.

I Want to Rhyme

This song from Move to Learn MS is a fun one that will really also get kids moving.  The song will really help kids listen for the ending of each word.

Down by the Bay

This is one of my favorite rhyming songs.   This version is by The Learning Station.  You can also use my free printable rhyming picture cards to add some additional verses.

Do You Know Two Rhyming Words?

  I couldn’t find a video for this one….and I do not want to post a video of myself singing on the internet.  But, I think you can you can pick it up quickly.  This is sung to the tune of the Muffin Man.   Do you know two rhyming words, rhyming words, rhyming words? Do you know two rhyming words?  They sound a lot alike. Cat and bat are rhyming words, rhyming words, rhyming words. Cat and bat are rhyming words.  They sound a lot alike.   You can change the rhyming words in the verse with new words.  Get silly and make up some nonsense words if you like.

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A Rhyming We Will Go

  Here is a lovely demonstration by The Library of Virginia of a fun, interactive rhyming song.

List of Dances

Jim Gill songs are so much fun and are great to get kids to move.  His list of dancing songs includes 8 pairs of silly rhyming dances.

The Color Game Song

Here is another fun rhyming song by Jim Gill.  This one combines rhyming with colors, body parts, and movement.

The Color Song

Here’s another rhyming color song.  This one by Songdrops is fun and VERY fast-paced.

Rhyming Time

Check out this song by Patty Shukla.   I love how she encourages kids to produce rhyming words.

Rhyming Words All End the Same

    This one is sung to Mary Had a Little Lamb.  You can add new rhyming words in each verse.  When kids get the hang of it, you can say the first word and ask them to come up with the second rhyming word.  You can also ask kids to come up with a pair of rhymes to create a new verse.   Rhyming words all end the same, end the same, end the same. Rhyming words all end the same.  Just like cat and bat.

Five Green and Speckled Frogs

This classic song by Kidboomers is always a hit with kids.  You will find several book versions too.

I Had a Little Turtle

This is a short little song by Turtle Interactive that works great for transitions…..and it’s pretty silly.  If you use it at circle time….it’s fun to have a small container of bubbles handy to use while singing the end of the verse.

Words Shine When They Rhyme

This rhyming song by Toddler World TV has a fun island beat.

5 Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree

Counting plus rhyming…. .it can’t get any better than that.  Here is a fun one by LittleJuni.

Open, Shut Them

This version of Open, Shut Them by Jbrary has some fun additional verses.  I also love their demo because it clearly shows all the hand motions.  Their animated faces are a bonus.

Victor Vito

I love this song…because of the silly rhyming words that Laurie Berkner uses.  ready, Freddy/spaghetti  Vito/burrito,  beans/collard greens, etc….

Well, I hope that you found a few new songs my list of favorite preschool rhyming songs.  This list certainly isn’t complete.  There are soooo many great rhyming songs out there.  If you have a favorite, please help others out by sharing it in the comments below.

Are you looking for additional rhyming activities for your kids?  Check out the following activities in my store:

The Best Rhyming Songs for Kids

We have found the best rhyming songs for kids, and they are so perfect for young children! They are fun to sing and they have tons of benefits at the same time.

Rhyming Songs for Kids

Songs, especially rhyming songs, are often overlooked. When we sing rhyming songs for toddlers, such as nursery rhymes, we are teaching them so many skills! We consider them to be some of the best songs for kids.

As children are learning to speak, songs help teach inflection, fluency, and more. These are critical in learning to talk. Early Childhood Education Zone explains it this way:

Studies have shown that children who love music and who sing and rhyme regularly also tend to have an easier time learning to speak. They have already developed the vocabulary to express themselves, and they also become more creative and confident. School is also easier for them, especially reading and spelling.

Rhyming songs are not just great for speaking and oral literacy skills, but they are also important for helping children learn to read. So in other words, not only are rhyming songs great for babies and toddlers, but they are also perfect for preschool and kindergarten too.

For ease of use during circle time, we’ve taken some of our favorite rhyming songs and some other popular kid songs and put them together into a handy printable! Check it out in our store.

Why Learning to Rhyme is Important

Rhyming is also one of the BEST predictors of early literacy success. This invaluable pre-reading skill develops confidence, gives children insight into the way our language works, and is super fun! Learning to read can feel like a daunting task, so opportunities to infuse pre-reading FUN provide ways to help little ones build the foundations of reading.

We love including high-quality rhyming activities and rhyming picture books during our literacy time. These books set the stage for rhyming and allow young listeners to hear an experienced reader pronounce the rhyming words. Better yet, many books encourage young children to try and name the upcoming rhyming word.

For an entire book list of rhyming stories, check out our rhyming stories for kids post!

We have created the ultimate set of rhyming cards for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Whether you’re helping children learn to rhyme, looking to expand their rhyming abilities, or looking for rhyming activities, these rhyming cards are such a win, they’ll make your head spin! Check them out in our store!

Rhyming Songs

To share our favorite rhyming songs with you, we’re going to share more about our favorite children’s musicians and our favorite songs of theirs! These are kid-tested and parent and teacher-approved rhyming songs that you all will love singing together.

Rhyming Songs from Laurie Berkner Band 

Oh, Laurie Berkner, where have you been all my life?! She is so enchanting, and we all at Preschool Inspirations are in love.

The tunes are catchy, the words are clever, and she walks a fine line of being 100% geared to children without being overly silly or slapstick. It’s easy as an adult to love her music too!

Laurie used to be a preschool teacher, so no wonder her songs are so full of educational goodness! Hands down, she has some of the best rhyming songs for preschoolers.

Her music holds tons of musical goodness too, like key changes, tempo changes, harmonies, and echoes. Young kids will probably never notice these additions, but they’re doing tons of great things! They keep the song lively and interesting, help develop critical listening skills, help learn pattern recognition, and build imagination.

This is a great one for movement and action! I love to just play the audio and have the kids act out what the dinosaurs are doing.

The tune is catchy, the lyrics are incredibly creative, and kids love it! (And to be honest, I’ve had it in my head for a week now and still love it myself!) See how many rhymes your little learners can find. It’s also chock full of alliteration!

Rhyming AND counting in one song? Sign me up! Don’t miss the rest of our counting songs for kids.

We love The Learning Station! Their songs are some of the best in early childhood education, and they teach so much at the same time. Their passions and expertise shine through their music.

From their website:

“Don Monopoli, Laurie Monopoli, and Jan Hrkach are The Learning Station. With combined backgrounds and degrees in early childhood education, child development, and music, this trio, has achieved international stature as leaders in the children’s educational music industry. They presently have a collection of 31 award-winning audio and video releases and they have published over 400 children’s songs that are part of educational curriculums worldwide.”

All of their songs revolve around the concept of “Healthy Music for a Child’s Heart, Body & Mind!” Does anyone else hear that tune in their head too?

A classic rhyming song! The Learning Station re-imagines it with fun animations.

No matter how many times my 4-year old has heard this song, she comes running to sing along whenever it comes on! The words and number of frogs left are included on the screen.

I love this “gentler” version of “I Know an Old Lady” that doesn’t include lyrics about the old lady dying.

Jack Hartmann’s music is also a huge win! He’s so enthusiastic and genuine that he just draws everyone in. He has a BA in Child Psychology and a MA in Clinical Psychology. His wife is a former kindergarten teacher, and together they produce some super fun music for kids!

Jack’s music is research-based and extremely educational. He’s got songs on everything from counting to phonics to planets to colors to sight words, as well as tons of brain breaks and hybrid exercise/learning songs. His songs are one of the top ways to bring literacy into circle time.

His library of rhyming songs are super fun! They include nursery rhymes that are sung to updated tunes, and engaging songs where he shares words and your little learners have to decide if they rhyme or not.

Even older kids will love this “cool” version of the nursery rhyme!

This is a great critical listening song. If the two words rhyme, you exercise. If they don’t, you freeze!

Jack says two words that rhyme, then you help him out by thinking of a third one that rhymes too!

When the two words rhyme, you do a dance move. When they don’t, you do a different dance move.

Patty Shukla is a music educator from Florida who was playing in original bands when she was bitten by the children’s music bug! She keeps a busy schedule of live performances at elementary schools and libraries, and also records tons of original songs and videos for YouTube. Her live shows are known as “Musical PE for You and Me” for the creative ways she fuses music and movement. Movement is essential for brain function, especially in early childhood education!

Her songs are chock full of preschool curriculum – shapes, colors, textures, directions, verbs, counting, using your imagination, and much more!

“Rhyme, rhyme, rhyming time!” Join Patty and a bunch of friends as they see what words rhyme with the words Patty calls out.

Kids probably know the song, but can they find the rhyming words?

This wonderful man was once called “the most popular children’s singer in the English-speaking world” (Washington Post) and “Canada’s all time children’s champion” (Toronto Star). I’ve been a big fan since childhood – I used to play his tapes ad nauseam on my walkman during family road trips!

Although not as visible today as he once was, Raffi still tours occasionally and is an active children’s advocate. He’s got a special emphasis on social media safety for young users and the need for screen limits for the very young.

We love Raffi! His songs are so great to use for circle time or just song time in general.

Cool story about Raffi – he was once approached by a major Hollywood studio about doing a film based on this song. He declined, because the film’s marketing would have included direct advertising to children, which he is staunchly against! Go Raffi!

When you think of rhyming songs, this is really the quintessential one. “Have you ever had a time when you couldn’t find a rhyme?” Genius.

Simple and sweet! This rhyming song has been a staple in homes for decades.

A perfect hello song or name song to include in your morning circle time. “Woo” can rhyme with ANY preschooler’s name! Clever and silly.

Need more awesome songs for kids? Check out our library below!

Educational Songs

• Songs that Teach
• ABC and Alphabet Songs
• Days of the Week Songs
• The Ultimate Guide to Preschool Songs
• Rainbow Songs for Kids
• Clean Up Songs
• Color Songs

We also have Music and Action songs, Circle Time songs, seasonal songs, and so much more!

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How to write lyrics for a song: using rhymes - SAMESOUND

We are surrounded by rhymes and rhyming lines - songwriters have taken the place of poets in the modern world. According to literary critic David Kaplan, the activity of songwriters has led us to live in an era of rhymes that get stuck in our heads along with popular tracks. As confirmation of Kaplan's words, one can recall Bob Dylan, who in 2016 received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his poetry.

It's not easy to write lyrics for a song - the rhymes are idiotic, the lines don't make sense. However, one should not think that the lyrics are limited to rhymes. Flypaper contributor Charlotte Yates has three tips for anyone who wants to know how to come up with lyrics for a song. According to Charlotte, these recommendations will help move the writing of lyrics off the ground and make it easier to write lyrics. Revision SAMESOUND.RU provides an adapted translation of the note.

Change schemes

Those who want to understand how to write lyrics for a song often forget that the lines of songs are usually written in certain patterns called rhyming schemes. Lines whose last words rhyme with each other are denoted by letters: the first line is A, the second is B , etc. If a line doesn't rhyme, it's X.

Here are a few common patterns (similar to the structural song patterns used in an arrangement):

• AABB - adjacent rhyme, couplet syllable, in which every two lines rhyme with each other;
• ABAB - cross syllable, opposition, in which the lines rhyme with each other through one;
• AAAA - monorhyme, each line rhymes with the previous one and all the others;
• ABBA - ring rhyme, within a quatrain, the first and last lines rhyme with each other, as well as the second and third.

In addition, patterns are often found in songs XAXA, AXXA and AAXA.

For those who are looking for an answer to the question of how to write lyrics for a song, but do not have enough experience in this, it is useful to write down the schemes used and come up with words by holding them in front of you. Most likely, these will be the standard schemes given above, but based on them, you can come up with more interesting options. If you often write quatrains, try to get out of your comfort zone and increase the number of lines to six. If all lines rhyme in quatrains, then it might be worth adding at least one non-rhyming line. For example, 9 did this0005 Adele to "Hello":

Hello from the outside (A)
At least I can say that I've tried (A) 9005 sorry for breaking your heart (B)
But it don't matter; it clearly doesn't tear you apart (B) anymore

Nothing is perfect

Where musical theater lyrics are as much a part of the story as the screenplay, contemporary song classics often favor authenticity and colloquial realism over use so-called "ideal" rhymes. Modern writers strive to keep the lyrics simple and natural, so use the full range of rhymes and vocabulary available to you. You don't have to take everything literally: it's not about making all your rhymes perfect, but about you were not afraid to use any, even the simplest rhymes, if it is justified.

The spectrum of rhymes can be conditionally divided into 5 types:

• Ideal rhymes — words end in the same vowels or consonants: love — carrot, fat — cat;
• Exact - consonants or vowels in words are the same, which makes rhymes and words sound very similar: breathes - hears, white - ride;
• Approximate, inaccurate - there are no letter matches or they are not exact, the words are more similar in their sound, not spelling: towards - cutting, way - paid;
• Assonances - any consonants in a word that match vowels: blow - throat;
• Consonances - any vowels in the word that sound the same consonants: hand - end;

In fact, there are many more types of rhymes, but in most texts, the authors resort to using precisely these varieties (for more information about the types of rhymes, you can read here).
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in  Boulder
We ain' t ever getting older

Rely on the sound

Don't pay attention to how rhymes look on paper - writing lyrics for a song, chasing only the beauty of letter combinations will not work. Play words aloud, sort through matching words and phrases, memorize the result you like. If the rhyme sounds great, be sure to use it.

Having a bunch of great-sounding rhymes on hand will make it easier for you to write the lyrics for the next song. It is enough to put together the found rhymes, arrange them in lines and put meaning into it in order to get a decent and memorable text.

As an example, consider Oscar Hammerstein II 's lyrics to 's "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" . Line "The corn is as hight as an elephant's eye" fit perfectly into the lyrics and was remembered by millions of listeners. The trick is that this line was not invented by Hammerstein - the idiom about corn at the height of the eyes of an elephant existed long before the appearance of the song itself, Hammerstein simply appreciated the rhyme and found it a great use.

A mulatto
An Albino
A Mosquito
My Libido

In these lines there is not much meaning in these lines, but in the song context they sound excellent. At the same time, Cobain did not invent them on purpose, but simply put together a few words from the magazine that he read while writing the text.

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How to Write a Lyric for a Song: A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most important parts of the songwriting process is learning how to write the lyrics that tie the whole song together. However, writing lyrics isn't always easy, and it can take a lot of practice to turn song ideas into full blown hits that listeners will watch over and over again.

Luckily, we've put together a step-by-step guide to writing effective poetry from scratch. Below, we'll cover the most important elements of a verse, what makes a verse powerful, and the basic principles for writing your first verse. Let's get started!

What is a verse and how does it work in a song?

In the simplest sense the verse serves as the main plot of the song . These are longer passages that the listener hears between the desired choruses. As a rule, verses are performed on strong, repetitive chord progressions with varied lyrics and strong rhymes. A powerful verse leads to a great chorus and keeps the overall idea of ​​the song going.

There is usually a verse before and after the chorus, although many songs differ from the typical song structure. Here is a typical example of verses in a song structure so you can understand how this musical element works:

Verse

Pre-Chorus

Choir

Verse

Chorus

Bridge

Choir

Songs can have more or less verses depending on the needs of the composition. Each verse is different, but most songs include verses with repetitive melodic structure, rhymes, and lyrics designed to establish a deeper connection with the listener.

A verse may include a short repeating phrase or hook, but these instruments are usually reserved for the chorus. The verse may not be the most memorable part of the song, but it carries the story, which is incredibly important. Listeners won't be able to tap into the fun, sonic pleasure of a bright chorus without the vulnerable lyrics that are most often showcased in the verse.

Examples of verses in songs

Perhaps the best way to identify a verse in a song is to hear it! In John Lennon's classic "Imagine", the opening verse is as famous as the chorus:

"Imagine there is no heaven.

It's easy if you try

There is no hell below us

Above us only the sky

Imagine all people.

Living for today"

Another fine example of verse is Toto's song "Africa". This famous poem uses the ABAB rhyming scheme, which adds to its appeal:

I hear drums echo tonight

But she hears only the whisper of some quiet conversation.

She comes in, flight 12:30.

Moonlit wings reflect the stars that lead me to salvation.

As you can see, there are many ways to write powerful poetry using various chord progressions, rhyming schemes, and melodic phrases! It all comes down to creating verses that connect with the rest of the song and the listener.

How to write a verse

While there is no one right way to write poetry, sometimes having general guidelines can make it easier for you to start writing poetry on your own. Here is a basic outline of how you can write your first verse that will grab the listener's attention.

1. Understand the history of your song
2. Determine your starting point
3. Write, don't edit!
4. Turn on the rhyme
5. Think about chorus
6. Check your verse to the music
7. Editing as needed
8. Compose a complete composition
9. Rinse and repeat

1.

Understand the plot of your song

One of the best songwriting tips to create a strong verse, let alone composition, is to first define your message. Even if your song doesn't have a deep emotional arc or story, you can still think about what kind of phrases you want to include in your song or what the main idea of ​​your melody is.

You can even sketch out the plot of your song with a beginning, middle, and end. This way you will have a clear idea of ​​what you need to do in the first verse, second verse and everywhere in between! It may be useful to brainstorming various song ideas and narrow down the list to the strongest concept. Whatever it is, stick with it and then move on to the next step!

2. Determine your starting point

Every song has to start somewhere, but not all songs are created the same way. Based on that, open up to what feels most comfortable to you and write it down in some way. Do you have a tune in your head? Write it down in the Voice Memos app. Did the first line come to your mind? Write it down and think about editing it later. Got a great drum idea? Write it down in DAW !

Often times, the path to creating a great song isn't necessarily linear. You may have few ideas or none, which may seem like spontaneous sparks of inspiration. However, choosing a place to start can be a huge help.

Choose where to start so you have a clearer roadmap of where to go next. Remember that the next time you write a song, your process may be completely different. Trust what makes sense at the moment and feel free to experiment.

3. Write, don't edit!

One of the most important songwriting tips to keep in mind at the beginning of the songwriting process is to allow yourself to write without judgment so you don't kill an idea before it's born. Allow yourself to be as creative as possible.

You can put on your editing hat later, but for now, let the words flow. Once you've written the first verse, move on to the second. Try to get your raw thoughts out as quickly as possible so that you can then move on to a more convenient analytical stage of the process.

4. Turn on the rhyme

When you have an idea for a line, whether it be lyrical or melodic , try to go one step further and create some kind of rhyme scheme. Rhyming schemes in music allow songs to have a stronger connection with the listener as they are often more memorable.

You may need to restructure the text to match your rhyme scheme, but it's worth it!

5. Think about the chorus

The verses of a song don't just serve on their own, they provide a context for the entire musical composition. Therefore, it is important to think about how you the verse sets the listener up for the chorus or pre-chorus. In this case, it might make sense to try writing a rough draft of the other parts of the song after you've sketched out the basic outline of the first verse.

How does your verse go into the chorus? Does the chorus answer the question asked in the verse, or does it explain it? Think about the relationship between these two different song elements so that you can create a song that is as coherent as it is memorable.

6. Check your verse to the music

Sometimes a verse can come out on paper, but it doesn't quite fit with the rest of the song. So, after you've drafted the verses, choruses, and overall structure of the song. It's time to put your song to music and rhythm.

This can help you figure out which words need to be shortened or which lines can be tweaked to matched the cadence of your song . At the very least, sing your verses over a repeating chord progression to get a feel for the tempo. It doesn't hurt to write this practice down so you can refer back to your notes as you edit.

7. Edit as required

Not all great songs are as easy as they seem. Now that your sketch has been set to music, it's time to get out the red ink. Don't be afraid to edit your verse to better fit the music. For example, you can update your lyrics to better match the message of your music. In other cases, you may need to edit the music behind your lyrics.

8. Compose a complete song

After you have collected all the main elements, it is time to evaluate the whole composition. Play your song in its entirety and notice how the verse relates to the rest of the song. Does the verse serve as a story for your track? Does the song feel connected from one part to another? If yes, then you have just created a complete piece of music! Congratulations!

9. Rinse and repeat

The best way to improve your skills is to learn write songs and do it over and over again. Practice is no substitute for practice, and making music, lots of music, is the only way to become a better songwriter. Musicians often make the mistake of giving up after creating one song that doesn't meet their standards.

However, professional musicians know that good songs are just as inevitable as bad ones - you just have to put in the effort to get to the good ones. Continue to be critical of the strong verses in your favorite songs, and most importantly, take the time to write your own!

How to write a verse Questions and answers

Are you still trying to learn how to write a verse? Here are some common lyric questions and answers to help expand your understanding of this process.

How do you start a verse?

When you start a verse, you are creating the opening of your song. Therefore, we can consider that these are the initial lines of your story. Determine the main idea of ​​your song and work backwards. Which line can grab the listener's attention and set them up to continue the song?

How do you end the verse?

The end of the verse should focus on creating a smooth transition to the chorus. You want to end the verse on a line that leaves the listener in anticipation of the melodic and lyrical context of the chorus, although there is no one right way to end the verse.

What is 1 verse of a song?

A song's verse is the lyrically focused, longer sections that surround the song's chorus. Each verse of your song should develop the track's narrative, helping to build the story and coherent arc of the entire song. Poems usually contain an even number of lines to allow for the rhyme scheme.

What makes a good verse?

A good couplet comes in many forms. That being said, an effective verse usually complements the plot of the song and contains a continuous but catchy melody. Great verses are meant to help the chorus shine even more in its own light.

What should be the length of the verse in seconds?

There is no set amount of time a verse must take to be effective - look at Don McLean's "American Pie" or Billy Joel's "Italian Restaurant Scenes" for example. Instead, focus on making sure the verse communicates the main idea of ​​your song and creates a platform for the chorus.

Should I write the chorus or verse first?

Great songwriters will tell you that there is no perfect formula for writing a song. Whether the chorus or verse comes to mind first, go for it! Instead of focusing on what comes first, try to refocus your efforts on the relationship between these two essential elements of the song.

Can a song have 3 verses?

There can be 3 verses in a song, or maybe 1, 2 or 5! There is no set number of verses for a song to be effective.

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