Early Years and Primary resources
Get singing in Early Years
Here are some exciting Songs for using in your Early Years settings. This half term's focus is "Hello"
Song 1 - "Hello Hamza"
Hello Lucy
Hello Seth
Hello Eleanor
It’s very nice to see you
It’s very nice to see you
At School today
At School today
(this can be sung to the tune of ‘Frere Jacques’)
Sing 2 - "Good Morning Scarlett"
Good Morning Scarlett
Good Morning Scarlett
How are you today
(this can be sung to the tune of ‘Football Crazy’)
Song 3 - "It's time to say hello"
It's time to say hello
Oh yes, here we go
It's time to say Hello
It's time to clap our hands
It’s time to clap our hands
Oh yes, here we go
It's time to clap our hands
It's time to tap our Knees
it's time to tap our knees
Oh yes, here we go
It's time to tap our knees
(this can be sung to the tune of ‘The Farmer’s In His Den’ and you can encourage the children to think of others actions that could be added to your song)
Sing 4 - "Itsy Bitsy bumble bee"
Won't you say your name to me
(Throw toy to a child)
(child says) My name is…Shiv
(All say) Hello...Shiv
(This can be sung, but try it as a chant with a strong sense of pulse that will encourage the children to join in at just the right time)
Song 5 - "Good morning to you"
Good morning to you
Good morning to everyone
Good morning to you
(this can be sung to the tune of Happy Birthday – try signing along with the words)
Song 6 - "Jambo Jambo (Hello, hello)"
Jambo Jambo (hello, hello)
Habari Gani (How are you?)
Habari Gani (How are you?)
Hakuna Matata (No worries)
Hakuna Matata (No worries)
Mzuri Sana (We’re very well)
Mzuri Sana (We’re very well)
(this song is sung to the tune of ‘Frere Jacques’ and is in Swahili)