A joyful tune is the pathway into a child’s heart and mind. The right song choice prepares little ones for socialization, learning, and skill building in engaging ways. A cheerful greeting helps children feel welcomed and puts them in a positive mindset for learning and playing. This collection of hello songs for preschool kids has lyrics set to familiar tunes that are easy to learn and sing. Teachers can use these hello songs during morning circle time to kickstart the day on a happy note. Parents will also enjoy singing these upbeat tunes at home with their little ones. With plenty of opportunities for adding children’s names and gestures, these preschool hello songs create a warm, inclusive classroom community.
The collection ranges from familiar call-and-response songs to new, creative rhythms designed for engagement. Lively melodies, clapping prompts, and opportunities to insert names makes these the best preschool hello songs for grabbing attention. Not only do they pave the way for smiles and laughter, but clever rhymes enhance literacy in blossoming brains.
25 Hello Songs for Preschool Kids:
Hello
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Frere Jacques”
Hello, (child’s Name) Hello, (child’s name)
How are you? How are you?
We’re so glad to have you,
We’re so glad to have you.
Here at school, here at school.
Hello Song
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Three Blind Mice”
Hello, (child’s name). Hello, (child’s name).
How are you? How are you?
We’re glad you’re here to laugh and play,
We hope you’ll have some fun today,
You’re welcome, welcome everyday.
To our playschool.
Glad to see you
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Frere Jacques”
Teacher:
I’m Ms. (name), I’m Ms. (name).
That’s my name, That’s my name.
Glad to see you here.
Glad to see you here.
What’s your name? What’s your name?
Child:
I am (name), I am (name).
That’s my name, that’s my name.
I am glad to be here,
I am glad to be here.
At school today, at school today.
We welcome you
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Mary had a little lamb”
We welcome you to school today,
School today, School today,
We welcome you to school today,
Please come in and play.
We’re glad to have you here today,
Here today, here today.
We’re glad to have you here today.
Yes, it’s a special day!
I want to say hello
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m a little teapot”
I am your new teacher, Mrs. (name),
I want to say hello to you.
We will learn our letters and numbers too!
We’ll have fun and learn lots too!
Welcome
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Happy Birthday”
We welcome you here,
We welcome you here.
We welcome everybody,
We welcome you here.
Starting the day
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Mary had a little lamb”
Merrily we start the day,
Start the day, start the day.
Merrily we start the day,
All of us at school.
Greeting Song
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “The farmer in the dell”
Teacher:
I’m glad you came today,
I’m glad you came today.
Hello to everyone, (wave hello)
I’m glad you came today.
Children:
We’re glad we came today,
We’re glad we came today.
Hello, hello to everyone, (wave hello)
We’re glad we came today.
All:
We’ll work and play today,
We’ll work and play today.
Hello, hello to everyone, (wave hello)
We’ll work and play today.
Start the day with a smile
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “The Mulberry bush”
This is the way we start the day,
Start the day, start the day.
This the way we start the day,
So early in the morning.
First we smile and shake a hand,
Shake a hand, shake a hand.
First we smile and shake a hand,
So early in the morning.
Then we sit down quietly,
Quietly, Quietly
Then we sit down quietly,
So early in the morning.
We listen very Carefully,
Carefully, Carefully.
We listen very carefully,
So early in the morning.
Hello Children
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Good-night ladies”
Hello, children; hello children,
Hello, children; I’m glad you’re here today.
Who’s here?
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “London Bridges”
How many Friends are here today?
Here to learn, here to play?
How many friends are here today?
Let us count them.
Welcome Song
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “If you’re Happy and You Know It”
Good morning, good morning How are you?
Good morning, good morning. How are you?
How are you this special day.
We’re glad you came to play.
Welcome Song
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Happy and You Know It”
Good morning, good morning.. How are you?
Good morning, good morning. How are you?
How are you this special day.
We’re glad you came to play.
Good morning, good morning.. How are you?
Greeting
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”
We wish you a happy Monday,
We wish you a happy Monday,
We wish you a happy Monday… all day long.
Another name song
Original Author: Unknown
Oh what do you think my name is?
I wonder if you know?
My name is (name) *point to a child and they say this line.
Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello.
Bee Bee Bumble Bee
Original Author: Unknown
Bee Bee Bumble Bee
Can you sing your name to me?
(Point to a child)
(child sings) My name is (name)
Good Morning
Original Author: Unknown
Good Morning,
Good Morning
The Best to you each morning!
With a Hi
and a Ho
and Hey Hey Hey
the BEST to you each day!
Who is here today?
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
Let’s see who is here today,
Who has come to join our play?
Everyone sit close at hand,
Say your name, then you can stand,
Let’s see who is here today,
Who has come to join our play?
I like to come to…
Original Author: Unknown
Sung To: ”The Farmer in the Dell”
I like to come to (preschool, daycare, class)
I like to come to (preschool, daycare, class)
With all the other boys and girls
I like to come to (preschool, daycare, class)
Because (name) will be there, and (name) will be there
(Keep on till you’ve named everyone)
And we’re so glad that we’re all here.
Where is…
Original Author: Unknown
Sung To: “Are You Sleeping?”
Where is (name)?
Where is (name)?
Did he/she come?
Did he/she come?
Come to (daycare, preschool. Bible class),
Come to (daycare, preschool. Bible class)
Yes, he/she did
There he/she is!
Good Morning
Original Author: Unknown
Sung To: “Happy Birthday”
Good morning to you, good morning to you.
Good morning everybody, good morning to you.
I’m so glad you’re here, I’m so glad you’re here.
Come sit in our circle, I’m so glad you’re here.
(sub morning/afternoon and our circle, at our table, etc. as needed)
Good Morning
Submitted by: Ranisha Reno
Class: Good morning (child’s name) Good morning how are you?
Child: I’m fine, I’m fine and I hope that you are too.
Welcome Song
Submitted by: Susan Tingley
(Name) here today
(Name) here today
I’m so happy that (names) here today
Go through each child’s name then at the end of the song sing all the (group name ie: toddlers, infants) are here today all the (group names) are here today. I’m so happy all the (group names are here today).
Hello, How Are You?
Submitted by: Wanda Perez
Sung To: “Skip To My Lou”
Hello, how are you? (Wave at children)
Hello, how are you?
Hello, how are you?
How are you this morning?
I’m fine and I hope you are, too (Point to self)
I’m fine and I hope you are, too
I’m fine and I hope you are, too
I hope you are, too this morning!
Turn to your neighbor and shake their hand
Turn to your neighbor and shake their hand
Turn to your neighbor and shake their hand
Shake their hand this morning!
Hello Do-o-Do-a
Submitted by: Tracy Eckel
Hello (Child’s Name) Do-o-Do-a
(Clap Alternating from hands to knees)
Hello (Child’s Name) Do-o-Do-a
(Clap Alternating from hands to knees)
Hello (Child’s Name) Do-o-Do-a
(Clap Alternating from hands to knees)
Shake your fingers down
(Shake Your Fingers down)
OR
(Child’s Name) is here today!!
This diverse mix of preschool hello songs covers all the bases from simple greetings to songs that help children learn one another’s names. Teachers can rotate through different songs day-to-day to keep things lively. The repetitive lyrics and melodies make it easy for preschoolers to memorize and sing along. Children will look forward to belting out a hearty “good morning” song together to start each school day. Parents can also use these cheerful tunes at home when it’s time to get up and get ready for school. No matter which song you choose, a hearty hello song is sure to kickstart your day with smiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the best time to sing these preschool hello songs?
A: The ideal time is first thing in the morning during circle time. Singing an upbeat greeting song will help children start their day in a positive mood.
Q: Can I change the lyrics to include each child’s name?
A: Yes! Personalizing the songs by inserting individual names helps children feel recognized and part of the group.
Q: Do I need to use instrumental music for these songs?
A: No, these songs are made for singing a cappella. The simple melodies are easy to pick up just by singing the lyrics.
Q: How should I transition from the hello song into the rest of my lesson plan?
A: Keep the momentum going by quickly moving into the next activity, whether it’s calendar time, a fingerplay, or anything else you have planned. The hello song primes kids to participate.