Safety Songs for Kids: Easy Songs to Help Kids Stay Safe

Safety rules can be hard for young kids to remember. "Stay where you are." "Don't open the door." "Call for help." When these rules are in a song, kids sing them again and again, and the words stick. A song also makes scary topics feel calm and easy to talk about.

Below are 9 safety songs for kids from Leigha Marina. They cover getting lost, strangers at the door, helpers like police officers and firefighters, pool time and what to do when you get a boo boo. Each song has a free cartoon video and full lyrics on its song page, and you can find every album in our safety songs and cartoons for kids collection.

What to Do If You Get Lost

I Got Lost

A little penguin is holding his mom's hand when a butterfly catches his eye. He follows it all around, and now he can't find his mom. He feels scared, but the butterfly helps him stay calm. He breathes in and out, stays in the same place and shouts his mommy's name. Soon his mom finds him. At the end, the butterfly reminds him to hold his mommy's hand everywhere he goes.

Try this: Practice the steps from the song at home: stop, breathe, stay in one place and call out mom or dad's name. Then practice again at the store or the park.

Stranger Safety

Don't Open the Door to Strangers

Someone knocks on the door, and the little penguins don't know who it is. They remember the rule: "Do not open the door, strangers are not welcome." Instead of opening it, they call an adult, because adults always know what to do. Mommy is proud of them and tells them, "Home is a safe place."

Try this: Play a knock knock game. Knock on a door and let your child practice saying "I don't know you" and going to get a grown up.

Helpers Who Keep Us Safe

Police Officers

Max and his friends lose their dog Sam, so they ask Officer Ricky for help. They ride in his squad car and look all around the neighborhood until they find Sam. The chorus teaches kids that police officers keep us safe: "If you need help, you know what to do, call the police and they will be there for you."

Firefighters

Someone calls the fire station to report a fire. The firefighters slide down the pole, jump in the truck and rush down the street. They grab the ladder, make sure everyone is out of the building safe and sound, and work as a team to put out the fire. At the end, everyone cheers for their courage.

Song About Firefighters

When the fire alarm rings, the firefighter puts on a helmet, a suit, boots and gloves. Then it's down the pole and into the red truck. The firefighter points the hose, turns it on and puts out the fire, and everybody is safe and sound. The "fa fa fa firefighters" chorus is fun for kids to shout.

Try this: Show your child what a firefighter looks like in full gear, like in the song. Tell them firefighters are helpers, so they won't be scared if they ever see one in a mask.

Pool and Water Time

Swimming

"Swimming, swimming, let's go swimming!" The little penguins put on swimsuits and goggles. They kick their feet, swing their arms, hold their breath under water, dive and float. They can swim fast, or they can slow down.

Playtime at the Water Park

Five little penguins pack for the water park: swimsuits, goggles, towels, rafts, flip flops and sunscreen "first of all." Then they float, swim, splash and go down the water slide with their friends.

Try this: Before a pool day, sing the packing list together and let your child help put the sunscreen and goggles in the bag. Near water, always stay close enough to reach your child.

Songs for Bumps and Boo Boos

The Boo Boo Song

Playing tag, riding bikes, swimming and jumping rope are all fun, but sometimes kids trip, fall or slip. "Ouch, a boo boo!" The song tells kids not to be scared, because a band aid and a hug will help it pass. Then it reminds them to be careful next time they play.

Band Aids Hugs and Kisses

A little penguin gets a small scratch while playing in the snow. His mom, grandpa and friends help him feel better with band aids, hugs, kisses and ice. The song says it's OK to cry, and to look for a friend who can help if you get hurt. When he is ready, he goes back to playing.

Try this: Keep a few fun band aids in a small "boo boo kit." Let your child help put one on a teddy bear while you sing.

For more on keeping kids safe, read our fire safety tips for kids and our guide to fall prevention in toddlers. To learn more about the people who help us, see our community helper songs for preschoolers.

Tips for Teaching Safety With Songs

• Keep it calm. Talk about safety in a happy, easy way so your child doesn't feel scared.
• Practice, don't just talk. Act out the steps from the songs, like staying in one place or not opening the door.
• Teach who the helpers are. Point out police officers, firefighters and store workers when you see them.
• Repeat often. Kids learn by hearing the same song many times. Play safety songs in the car or before a trip to a busy place.
• Praise good choices. When your child follows a safety rule, tell them you are proud of them, just like mommy penguin does.

Common Questions

What song teaches kids what to do if they get lost?

I Got Lost teaches kids to stay calm, breathe in and out, stay in the same place and call out their mom's name until she finds them.

Is there a song about not opening the door to strangers?

Yes. In Don't Open the Door to Strangers, the little penguins don't open the door to someone they don't know. They call an adult instead.

What song helps a child feel better after a small fall?

The Boo Boo Song and Band Aids Hugs and Kisses both show that a band aid, a hug and kind words can help a small boo boo feel better. They also tell kids it's OK to cry.

Where can we watch these safety songs?

Every song above has a free cartoon video and full lyrics on its song page. You can also watch them on our Leigha Marina YouTube channel.