The preschool years are a magical time of self-discovery for children. Songs are a fun and engaging way for preschoolers to learn about themselves, their feelings, their bodies, and their place in the world. This page contains a delightful collection of original preschool songs and rhymes about the self. With catchy melodies and uplifting lyrics, these songs will get preschoolers singing, dancing, and celebrating their unique selves. The songs cover important preschool themes like emotions, independence, friendship, and confidence. Teachers and parents will find this page a wonderful resource for fostering self-awareness and positive identity in little ones.
Me
Original Author: Unknown
My hands upon my head I place, (Do actions as described, then bring hands
down slowly & place them in lap.)
On my shoulders, on my face,
On my knees, & at my side,
Then behind me they will hide.
Then I raise them up So high
‘Till they almost reach the sky.
Swiftly count them-1,2,3,
And see how quietly they can be.
All By Myself
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Three Blind Mice”
All by myself
All by myself
See what I can do
See what I can do
I can brush my teeth and my hair so neat
I can put my socks and shoes on my feet.
I can get my napkin and snack to eat.
All by myself
All by myself
All by myself
All by myself
See what I can do
See what I can do
I can clean up my toys. I can ride my bike
I can kick a ball and match pictures alike
I can read a book and sing songs that I like
All by myself
All by myself
Springtime song
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Did you ever see a Lassie?”
My eyes can see it springtime, it’s springtime, its springtime.
My eyes can see it springtime, the grass is so green!
The green grass, the flowers, the sunshine and showers.
My eyes can see it’s springtime, and I am so glad.
My ears can hear its springtime, its spring time, its springtime.
My ears can hears its springtime, the birds sweetly sing.
The birds sing, the lambs blithe frogs croak, the bees buzz.
My ears can hear it’s springtime, and I am so glad!
My body can feel its springtime, it’s springtime, it’s springtime .
My body can feel it’s springtime , the air is so warm.
The warm air, the breezes, no frost and no freezes.
My body can feel it’s springtime, and I am so glad!
There’s Someone Special
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “She’ll be Comin’ Round the Mountain”
There’s someone special marching by right now.
Oh, there’s someone special marching by right now
It’s, Ann Smith, Ann Smith, Ann Smith, Ann Smith
It’s Ann Smith marching by right now!
(Sing this song until each child’s name has been called.)
Some Little Faces
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
Some little faces I have seen
Some were sad and some were mean
But the one little face with the smile was the best
That was the happiest of all the rest.
(You can use this with face puppets on craft sticks)
I Am Special
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Are You Sleeping?”
I am special, I am special,
Look at me, Look at me.
A very special person, A very special person
That is me, That is me.
That’s Me, Complete
Original Author: Unknown
I have ten little fingers and ten little toes
Two little arms and one little nose
One little mouth and two little ears
Two little eyes for smiles and tears
One little head and two little feet
One little chin, that’s ME, complete!
Everyone’s Important
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Did you ever see a Lassie”
(Child’s name)’s important, important, important
(Child’s name)’s important to me and you
in work and in play
(he/she) does (his/her) best each day
(name)’s important to me and you.
I Am Special 2
Submitted by: Judith Griffith
Sung to: “Are You Sleeping”
I am special,
I am special,
Yes I am.
Yes I am.
I’m a really neat kid
And a very sweet kid,
Yes I am,
Yes I am.
You Are Special
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Good Night Ladies”
You are special!
Very, very special!
You are special!
There’s no one just like you!
Special Me
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”
Special special special me
How I wonder what I’ll be
In this big world I can be
Anything I want to be
Special special special me
How I wonder what I’ll be