Welcome Songs, Greeting Songs and Name-learning Songs & Games

Welcome songs and greeting songs are a great way to start a music class and set the tone for the day. Students will know they have arrived at a happy and musical haven when they hear a welcome song or greeting song as they enter the room. Students are engaged and focused as they join in the songs.

Names are an important part of music class activities. Being able to address all students by their names creates contact and lets them feel connected. They also benefit from hearing the names of their classmates. It is amazing how many students only know the names of a few of their classmates depending on the learning configurations in their regular classroom. Small group classes in a vocal studio may have a combination of students who don’t attend the same school or who are in different classes. Learning each others’ names is a good way to build rapport and community.

This collection of singing games includes a variety of welcome songs and greeting songs for students in grades K-2, ages 5-9; and name-learning songs and name games for students in grades K-6, ages 5-11. The songs include age-appropriate music skills, and they have a variety of styles including movement-based songs, action songs, challenging rhythm patterns, and other fun elements that engage children and encourage participation.

Download Includes:

• Vocal scores / Lead sheets
• Game instructions
• Accompaniment tracks
• Teaching Tips
• Blog post (pdf)