Free Songs for Teaching and Learning

One of the best and most effective ways to engage students is with music and movement. I just finished a training at my school regarding Kagan structures. Dr. Spencer Kagan has over 50 years of experience with cooperative learning and brain-based learning techniques. Using Kagan structures in the classroom means implementing Class Builders, Team Builders, Energizers, and Brain Breaks.Below are some free educational songs from HaveFunTeaching.com that you can use with Whole Group, Small Group, or Independent learning that will engage your students and get them motivated to learn!

Language Arts Songs

• The Verb Rap Song - Song that teaches students that a Verb is and Action Word. This song gets the kids moving and is very active.


• The Adjective Song - Song that teaches students that an Adjective Describes a noun. This song uses your five senses as a way to learn describing words.


• The Simile Song - Song that teaches students that a Simile compares two things with "Like" or "As."


• The Subject and Predicate Song - Song that teaches students the two parts of a sentence. The Subject has the noun and the Predicate has the verb.

Character Education Songs

• The Respect Song - Song that teaches students how to Respect Yourself, Others, and the School.


• The Caring Song - Song that teaches students to be unique and treat others the way that you want to be treated.


• The Courage Song - Song that teaches students to stand up for what is right and having the confidence to say no to peer pressure.


• The Good Morning Song - A great morning song for Kindergarten or 1st grade.

Math Songs

• The Volume Song - Song that teaches students how to find the volume of a 3D figure. Length times Width times Height...Gives You The Volume!


• Days of the Week Song - Song that teaches students the days of the week.


• Months of the Year Song - Song that teaches students the months of the year.

Reading Songs

• Context Clues Song - Song that teaches students how to comprehend reading by looking at context clues in the story.


• Author's Purpose Song - Song that teaches author's purpose and point of view in different styles of text.


• 4-Step Method for Reading Comprehension Song - Song that teaches students an effective test-taking strategy for reading comprehension tests.


• Story Elements Song: Character, Problem, Resolution - CPR - Song that teaches story elements.

Writing Songs

• Expository Essay Song - Song that teaches students the elements of expository writing.