10 Thanksgiving Songs for Preschoolers About Family and Thanks

Published on September 28, 2026 • 0 comments

Thanksgiving is a day for family, good food and saying thank you. For preschoolers, those big ideas are easier to learn with a song. A happy tune can teach little ones to say thank you, share with others and show love to the people around them.

Below are 10 Leigha Marina songs that fit Thanksgiving week at home, in daycare or in the preschool classroom. They are songs about being thankful, family, sharing and trying new foods. Each one has a free cartoon video with Bebo and the penguin family, and the full lyrics are on each song page.

Songs About Being Thankful

Thank You

This is the best song to start your Thanksgiving week. The penguins say thank you for all kinds of things: for cooking a favorite meal, for sharing a toy, for lending the color red and for helping a friend stand up again. They even say thank you to the sun for being bright and to the rain for growing the grass. The song also teaches kids to answer "You're welcome." It says that a thank you "can make somebody smile."

Try this: Make a thankful list together. Ask your child to name one thing to say thank you for, just like the penguins do.

Sharing Song

"I have two cookies but you have none. I'll share with you so we both have one." This short song shows kids that sharing is easy. You can share a toy, a snack, a smile or a song. When one penguin is sad, the others share a smile to make her glad. It is a great song for a big family meal, when kids have to share and take turns.

Try this: At snack time, give your child two crackers and ask them to share one with a friend or family member.

For more songs like these, read our post on kindness songs for preschoolers.

Songs About Family

Song About Family

"My family is filled with so much love." In this song, a little one shows us each person in the family. Mother is kind and sweet and takes good care of everyone. Father is loving and brave, works hard and sometimes cooks. Sister is gentle and generous. Grandma waits for the family to visit, and Grandpa teaches the kids how to be a good person.

Try this: Look at family photos together. Ask your child to say one kind thing about each person, like in the song.

Grandma's Song

Many families spend Thanksgiving at Grandma's house, and this song is all about her. Grandma is kind and warm, and she is "the best cook in town." The song says "Your house is my favorite place" and "Love you more than words can say."

Try this: Play it on the drive to Grandma's house, or send her a video of your child singing along.

Let's Go To Grandpa's House

"Where do we go to have some fun? Let's go to grandpa and grandma's house!" Grandpa takes the kids fishing, and Grandma bakes cookies and plays with them under the trees. She teaches good manners like saying please and saying excuse me after a sneeze. At lunch, they tell the kids how much they love them.

Try this: Before a family visit, practice the good manners from the song: please, thank you and excuse me.

I Love You Mommy

This sweet song is a thank you to Mom. When the little one is scared, Mommy holds their hand. When they are hurt, she kisses their head. When they are sad or tired, she gives hugs and cuddles. "Mommy, I love you, you are my best friend."

I Love You Daddy

This song says thank you to Dad for always being there. He teaches new things, helps his child learn how to be good and stays by their side when they get scared at night. "You take care of me, you help me grow. Daddy, you are my hero."

Try this: Help your child make a thank you card for Mom, Dad or another grown up who takes care of them.

Songs About Food and the Farm

Tasty Flavors

A big holiday meal has lots of new foods, and some kids do not want to try them. In this song, the penguins learn that food can be sweet, sour, spicy, salty or bitter. They try a taco, ice cream, pizza and lemonade. They even see Daddy drinking bitter coffee, and he likes it. The song says "Let's try new things."

Try this: At the Thanksgiving table, ask your child to taste one new food and say what flavor it is.

Eat Your Veggies

"Mommy why do we all have to eat veggies?" Mommy Penguin explains that vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals, and they give you energy all day long. The song names lots of veggies, like carrots, broccoli, peas, squash, green beans and more. It ends with the idea of a "rainbow bowl" full of veggies. For more ideas, see our easy tips to help your kids eat healthier.

Old MacDonald Had A Farm

Thanksgiving is a harvest holiday, so it is a good time to learn about the farm. In our version of this classic song, Old MacDonald has a cow, a pig, a duck, a horse, a sheep, some chickens, a dog and a goat. Kids love to make each animal sound.

Try this: Hold up a picture of each animal and let your child make the sound before the song does.

Easy Ways to Use These Songs on Thanksgiving

Circle time: Sing Thank You and ask each child to share one thing they are thankful for.
The car ride: Play Grandma's Song and Let's Go To Grandpa's House on the way to see family.
Crafts: Make thank you cards while I Love You Mommy and I Love You Daddy play.
Dinner time: Sing Tasty Flavors to help picky eaters try something new.
Quiet time: After the big meal, end the day with our soft bedtime songs for toddlers.

You can find all of these and more songs for kids and families on our music page. And if you are getting ready for the colder days ahead, see our list of winter songs for preschoolers.

Questions About Thanksgiving Songs for Preschoolers

What is a good Thanksgiving song for preschoolers?

Thank You by Leigha Marina is a great pick. It teaches kids to say thank you for everyday things, and to answer "You're welcome."

How can I teach my toddler to be thankful?

Songs help. Sing a thank you song together, make a thankful list and help your child make a thank you card for someone they love.

Are there songs about family for Thanksgiving?

Yes. Song About Family, Grandma's Song and Let's Go To Grandpa's House are all about love and time spent with family.

Is there a song to help picky eaters try new foods?

Yes. Tasty Flavors teaches kids that food can be sweet, sour, spicy, salty or bitter, and says "Let's try new things."