Welcome spring with preschoolers using this compilation of energetic May Day songs to sing, dance, and celebrate the new season. By singing and dancing along to these playful tunes, little ones can actively take part in May Day festivities. The songs range from simple call-and-response chants to more structured verses and choruses. Young children will be engaged as they sing about the sights and joys of spring. This collection of upbeat preschool May Day songs is perfect for bringing smiles and fun to any May Day celebration.
May Day’s Here
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Three Blind Mice”
May Day’s here, May Day’s here,
Sun Shines bright, sun shines bright
Birds and Butterflies are in flight,
Blooming flowers are such a sight
Everything feels just right,
May day’s here.
May Basket
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Did You Ever See A Lassie”
Did you ever see a may basket, may basket, may basket?
Did you ever see a may basket, that looked so good.
I worked for hours, Then filled it with flowers
Did you see a may basket that looked so good?
I Made A May Basket
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “a Tisket, a Tasket”
A- tisket, A- tasket
I made a may basket
I filled it up with flowers bright
and hung it on the door just right
A-tisket, A-tasket
I made a may basket
Flowers are a sign of spring
And all the joy that it can bring.
Ring Around The Maypole
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Ring Around the Rosie”
Ring around the Maypole,
Pocket full of roses.
Ribbons, ribbons,
We all fall down.
Hurray for May Day!
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “London Bridge”
May Day’s here with sun so bright,
sun so bright, sun so bright.
May day’s here with sun so bright.
Hurray for May Day!
May Day’s here with flowers in bloom,
flowers in bloom, flowers in bloom.
May day’s here with flowers in bloom.
Hurray for May Day!