Series Part #2: Songs to Help Start Kindergarten
There are some easy, simple songs that you and your child can sing at home to help get ready to start kindergarten. Change the words to suit your situation and sing as often as needed. This song goes to the tune She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain.
You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall. You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall.
I will take you every morning, I will take you every morning.
You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall.
You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall. You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall.
I will kiss you and hug you, I will kiss you and hug you.
You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall.
You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall. You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall.
You will play, have fun, and make new friends. You will play, have fun, and make new friends.
You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall.
You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall. You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall.
I’ll pick you up after school each day. I’ll pick you up after school each day.
You’ll be going to kindergarten in the fall.
You may need to change the drop-off and pick-up details, but singing this over and over will help your child remember them. You can add new verses with more information as well. Knowing what will be happening can help all kids deal with the fear of something new. For kids who are particularly concerned, you can sing, dance, use silly voices, add some crazy actions, etc. until they really know the words. By the time school starts, you may all be sick of the song, but that’s one less thing to be anxious about. In this really short video below, a young girl makes up her own song! Do you know any other songs about starting kindergarten?