Top 5 French kids songs for teaching preschooler French
- kitadojo
- Mar 31, 2022
- 2 min read
These 5 memorable kids songs are a great way to introduce preschoolers (or even grown up beginning learners!) to a variety of common French vocab words.
Toddlers will love the actions that go along with the catchy tunes. And the natural repetitions that go with any nursery rhymes will help them remember the language way better than any lessons can.
English translation: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Feet
"Tête, Épaules, Genoux et Pieds" is the French version of the kids action song "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes". Instead of toes the French version touches on the feet. But it's equally great for teaching basic anatomy, and just as fun for kids of all ages to speed through the song as fast as possible.
French vocab to learn from "Tête, Épaules, Genoux et Pieds":
Click here to see the full French lyrics and English translation for Tête, Épaules, Genoux et Pieds.
English translation: On the bridge of Avignon
This French song dates back to the 15th century and originally it was performed under the Pont d’Avignon (sous), not on the bridge (sur).
It’s a great group action song for kids to dance along to the music as pairs of gentlemen, ladies, girls, and musicians bowing to each other.
French vocab to learn from "Sur le pont d’Avignon":
English translation: If you have joy in your heart
The English version of “Si tu as d'la joie au coeur” is the famous clap-your-hands kids action song "If you're happy and you know it". It’s another great song for learning actions and body parts and the repetition will surely help everyone remember any new words.
French vocab to learn from "Si tu as d'la joie au coeur":
English translation: Brother John
This famous French kids song is probably one of the most well known tunes even for non-French speakers. It’s about a sleepy monk who needs to wake up to ring the morning bell. It's a simple song and the catchy repetition helps even the youngest child remember the full lyrics.
French vocab to learn from "Frère Jacques"
English translation: By the Light of the Moon
This folk song is one that everybody in France knows, and it’s commonly sang as a nursery lullaby. Some say it has hidden meanings - the lyrics is about a boy who went out at night to see his friend Pierrot, but ended up visiting the girl next door.
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