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Songs for Colors, Shapes, Days, and More. Concept songs turn colors, shapes, days, weather, and the senses into something children can sing and remember. These 7 songs make everyday learning part of circle time.
- 7 songs
- Ages 3–5
- 5–15 minutes
- Actions and ideas for every song
About the lyrics: this page lists song titles, what each song teaches, and ways to use it. It does not reprint lyrics. You can find the words and recordings in children’s songbooks, at your local library, or on official channels from the artists and publishers. Many of these songs are traditional, and versions can differ from place to place.
Quick Picks
Use this table to find a song by type and main skill. Tap a song name to jump to ideas for using it.
| # | Song | Type | Main skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Can Sing a Rainbow | Color song | Colors |
| 2 | Do-Re-Mi | Music song | Pitch |
| 3 | Months of the Year Song | Concept song | Sequencing |
| 4 | Days of the Week Song | Concept song | Sequencing |
| 5 | The Weather Song | Concept song (many versions) | Weather words |
| 6 | The Shape Song | Concept song (many versions) | Shapes |
| 7 | The Five Senses Song | Concept song (many versions) | Senses |
Why Songs for Colors, Shapes, Days, and More Help Preschoolers
Concept songs turn colors, shapes, days, weather, and the senses into something children can sing and remember.
Vocabulary
Songs repeat color, shape, and time words until they stick.
Sequencing
Songs about days and months help children learn the order of time.
Observation
Weather and senses songs encourage children to notice the world around them.
Memory
The melody gives children something to hold on to.
7 Songs for Colors, Shapes, Days, and More for Preschoolers
1. I Can Sing a Rainbow
Color song- Colors
- Memory
What it teaches: A song that names the colors of the rainbow in order. It’s a lovely way to learn color words.
How to use it: Hold up colored scarves or crayons as each color is sung. Make a rainbow from paper strips.
2. Do-Re-Mi
Music song- Pitch
- Patterns
What it teaches: Sung to teach the notes of the musical scale. Children notice that the notes go up and down.
How to use it: Step up and down stairs or a row of blocks as you sing each note. Use a toy xylophone.
3. Months of the Year Song
Concept song- Sequencing
- Calendar
What it teaches: A song that names the months in order. It helps children start to understand time.
How to use it: Sing it with a calendar. Point to each month and talk about your child’s birthday month.
4. Days of the Week Song
Concept song- Sequencing
- Calendar
What it teaches: Many versions exist, and the song helps children learn the order of the days.
How to use it: Sing it during calendar time and point to the day. Ask, ‘What is today? What was yesterday?’
5. The Weather Song
Concept song (many versions)- Weather words
- Observation
What it teaches: Many versions of this song ask children to name today’s weather. It builds weather vocabulary and the habit of noticing the sky.
How to use it: Sing it during circle time while looking out the window. Add a weather chart and let your child pick the symbol.
6. The Shape Song
Concept song (many versions)- Shapes
- Vocabulary
What it teaches: Shape songs name circles, squares, triangles, and more. Singing helps children remember the names and notice shapes in the world.
How to use it: Trace each shape in the air as you sing. Go on a shape hunt around the house afterward.
7. The Five Senses Song
Concept song (many versions)- Senses
- Body parts
What it teaches: Songs about the five senses link eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin to seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.
How to use it: Point to each body part while you sing. Pair it with a mystery bag or a smell-and-taste game.
Tips for Singing Songs for Colors, Shapes, Days, and More
- Pair each song with a real object, like colored scarves or shape cards.
- Link the song to a calendar or weather chart.
- Go on a hunt for colors or shapes after singing.
- Be patient. Concepts like days of the week take many months to learn.
Pair These Songs with Activities
Songs for Colors, Shapes, Days, and More FAQs
Do songs really help children learn the days of the week?
Songs help children remember the order, but understanding time takes longer. The CDC lists using time words like yesterday, tomorrow, morning, and night as typical at age 5.
When should I teach the months of the year?
There’s no rush. Many children enjoy the song and pick up the order over time. Link it to birthdays and a calendar to make it meaningful.
How can I use these songs with a calendar or weather chart?
Sing the song during circle time while pointing to the day or weather symbol. Let your child place a sticker or picture.
What are ‘many versions’ songs?
Some songs, like the weather or shape songs, are sung to different tunes and with different words in different classrooms. Use the version you know or make up your own.
More Song Types
- Nursery Rhymes (12)
- Action Songs (10)
- Finger Plays (7)
- Counting Songs (9)
- Alphabet and Language Songs (7)
- Animal and Nature Songs (7)
- Transportation Songs (7)
- Routine, Transition, and Friendship Songs (7)
- Lullabies and Calm-Down Songs (6)
- Circle and Singing Games (6)
- Songs for Colors, Shapes, Days, and More (7)
- All Preschool Songs
Keep the Music Going
Pair these songs with free printables, learning games, and our 12-month preschool curriculum.
Sources
This guide is general educational information for parents. It is not medical or legal advice. Always supervise young children during movement activities. If you are concerned about your child’s development, talk with your child’s doctor or teacher.