8 Kindness Songs for Preschoolers About Sharing and Friendship

Looking for kindness songs for preschoolers? Here are eight Leigha Marina songs that teach little kids how to share, say thank you, tell the truth and be a good friend. Each song is short and easy to sing. Each one also has a cartoon video with Bebo and his penguin friends.

Kids learn best when they can sing the same words again and again. A song about sharing stays in their head much longer than a talk about sharing. So pick a song, press play, and sing it together. Below you will find what each song teaches and one small thing you can try after you listen.

8 Songs About Kindness, Sharing and Friendship

1. Be Kind To All

Four little penguins want to build an igloo, but they can't agree on how it should look. Everyone wants it their own way, so nothing gets built. Then Bebo steps in and tells his friends to be kind and listen to each other. Once they do, the igloo goes up fast. The best line to sing together is "Different colors, different names, but in our hearts we're all the same."

Try this: Build something together with blocks or pillows. Each person adds one piece, and everyone has to say "yes" before the next piece goes on.

2. Sharing Is Caring

This is one of our very first songs, and it is still one of the easiest for small kids to learn. The penguins share snacks, toys and even a bike. The words are simple: "I have a cookie, it tastes so good. I really hope that you like it too." Little ones can sing this one after only a few listens.

Try this: At snack time, cut an apple slice or a cracker in half. Let your child give the other half to someone in the family.

3. Sharing Song

One penguin has two cookies and a friend has none. So he gives one away and now they both have a cookie. But this song also shows that you can share more than things. When one friend looks sad, the others share a smile to make her glad. You can share a toy, a snack, a smile or a song.

Try this: Ask your child, "What can we share that is not a toy?" Hugs, high fives, a story and a song all count.

4. Thank You

This song is all about saying thank you for the little things. Thank you for cooking my favorite meal. Thank you for sharing your toy. Thank you for lending me the color red. The song also teaches the answer, "You're welcome," so kids learn both sides of a kind talk.

Try this: Play the thank you game at dinner. Everyone at the table says one thing they are thankful for today. Grown ups go too.

5. Teamwork Song

Bebo has a big dream. He wants to climb the tallest tree. He tries and tries, but he keeps falling down. Then he sees a friend on the swing and asks for help. Together they make it all the way to the top. This song teaches kids that asking for help is a brave thing to do. "Don't be afraid to ask for help today."

Try this: Give your child a job that needs two people, like carrying a laundry basket or making the bed. Do it as a team and cheer at the end.

6. Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

A new kid moves in down the street. He looks a little different, and he sits outside drawing pictures all alone. A little penguin thinks he already knows everything about him. But when he takes a peek at the drawings, he can't believe how good they are. The two become great friends. This one is good for kids who are a bit older, or for a child who is starting at a new school.

Try this: When your child meets someone new, ask "What do you think they like to do?" Then help them go and find out.

7. Little Penguin Tells a Lie

Little Penguin tells his friends he saw a fish that could fly. Then he says he saw a shark on roller skates. His friends know it's not true. Later, he finds a great new place to swim and play, but now nobody believes him. He ends up sliding on the ice all alone. After he says sorry, his friends come back. Kids think the flying fish part is very funny, and the lesson sticks.

Try this: After the song, ask "Why didn't his friends come to swim?" Let your child answer in their own words.

8. I Believe In Me

Being kind starts with being kind to yourself. In this song, the penguins play in the snow and sing happy words about themselves. It's okay to make mistakes. It's okay to take your time. "When I believe in me, I can do anything." A child who feels good inside has an easier time being nice to others.

Try this: Stand in front of a mirror in the morning and say three "I believe in me" lines together. Make them silly or make them big.

Easy Ways to Use These Songs Every Day

• On the way to school: Play one song in the car. Ask your child to tell you what the penguins did.
• At circle time: Teachers can pick one song for the week and sing it every morning. By Friday, the whole class will know the words.
• After a fight over a toy: Wait until everyone is calm. Then play Sharing Song and talk about it. Try not to use a song as a punishment. Keep it fun.
• Before a playdate: Sing Sharing Is Caring together so sharing is fresh in their mind.

You can watch every video for free on our YouTube channel, or listen on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. You will find all of our kids songs, with videos and lyrics, on our music page.

Questions Parents and Teachers Ask

What age are these kindness songs for?

These songs are made for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten kids. For the youngest ones, start with Sharing Is Caring and Thank You. The words are short and easy to repeat. Older kids will enjoy the stories in Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover and Little Penguin Tells a Lie.

How do songs help kids learn to be kind?

Songs repeat the same words many times, and kids love to sing along. When a child sings "Sharing will help everyone to get along," they are saying the lesson out loud in their own voice. A cartoon story also shows them what kindness looks like, so it's not just words.

Which song should I play first?

If your child is having a hard time sharing, start with Sharing Song. If you want a song about being a good friend to everyone, start with Be Kind To All. If your child is shy or feels unsure, try I Believe In Me.

Are the videos free to watch?

Yes. All of the Leigha Marina videos are free to watch on YouTube. Each song page on our website also has the full lyrics, so you can sing along even without the video.

Now it's your turn. Pick one kind thing to do today. Share a snack, say thank you or help a friend. Then sing about it with Bebo and the penguin family.