A searchable library of 150+ folk songs and singing games for elementary music — organized by grade, musical concept, and teaching method. Every song demonstrated on video. Works alongside any curriculum, scope and sequence, or teaching approach.
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Every elementary music curriculum — whether it's a published district program, a Kodály sequence, an Orff approach, or your own scope and sequence — identifies the musical concepts students need to learn at each grade level. What most curricula don't provide is a deep, searchable library of folk songs and singing games that actually teach those concepts, demonstrated on video so you can walk into class knowing exactly what to do.
That's what The Singing Classroom is. It's not a competing curriculum — it's the song library your curriculum has been assuming you already have. Search by grade level, musical concept, game type, or teaching method and find the right song in minutes, not hours.
The library covers PreK through Grade 6, with songs tagged for Kodály, Orff, and Dalcroze approaches, and demonstrated on video, step by step, in videos created by a Kodály-certified educator with 30+ years of classroom experience.
Browse by grade
Select a grade band to see the musical concepts covered and a sample of the folk songs and singing games available. Every song in the library is demonstrated on video — click any grade below to explore.
Foundations — beat, pitch exploration, singing voice, musical play
Building blocks — pentatonic scales, rhythm notation, independent singing
Expanding skills — minor keys, syncopation, part work, folk dance
Musical independence — modal scales, complex rhythm, rounds, world music
See it for yourself
Every song in the library is demonstrated on video like this one, through Deborah's teaching videos or the bunnies animations, so you know precisely how to teach it before you walk into class. Here's Sarasponda, a traditional spinning song for upper elementary.
Taught by Deborah Skydell, Kodály-certified music educator with 30+ years in the classroom.
Works with your approach
Every song is tagged with the concepts it teaches — so whether you follow a specific methodology or plan your own sequence, the library organizes itself around your teaching.
Songs are sequenced by solfège syllable set — so-mi, la-so-mi, do-pentatonic, and beyond — making it easy to find exactly what fits your sequence. Rhythm syllables, hand signs, and inner hearing all supported.
Body percussion, speech rhythms, movement, and pentatonic songs are central to the library. Folk dances and circle games give students the embodied musical experience that Orff demands.
Songs with movement, games that respond to musical change, and material that develops the physical experience of meter and phrase — all of which align naturally with Dalcroze principles.
Filter by grade level and concept without any methodology overlay. The library works just as well for teachers who plan their own sequence — search for what you need and find it immediately.
What's included
Every song in the library comes with a complete set of teaching materials, not just a title and lyrics.
Every song is demonstrated on video, either by Deborah walking you through how to teach it or by the bunnies animation of the game, and many songs have both.
Notation for every song, with solfège, rhythm syllables, and Curwen hand signs where applicable.
Song cards, game cards, posters, and manipulatives ready to print and use — including materials for substitutes.
Every song is tagged with grade level, musical concepts, and game type so you can find what you need fast.
Each song includes its country or cultural origin and notes on how to present it respectfully in the classroom.
All 150+ songs, videos and bunnies animations are available any time, for one subscription price.
How it works
Designed for teachers who plan fast — not teachers who have all weekend.
Type the concept you're teaching — "so-mi," "steady beat," "AB form," "6/8" — or filter by grade. Results appear immediately.
Every song is demonstrated on video, either by Deborah walking you through it or by the bunnies animation of the game, so you know exactly how to teach it before you walk into class.
Print the song card, poster, or manipulatives. Add it to your lesson plan. Hand something to a substitute without rewriting anything.
Walk in knowing the song, knowing the game, and knowing why it fits your sequence. No weekend hunting required.
Why The Singing Classroom
How it compares to the other ways music teachers find songs and games for their classes.
| Feature | Books & Pinterest | The Singing Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| Songs organized by musical concept | ✕ | ✓ |
| Video demonstration for every song | ✕ | ✓ Every song |
| Searchable by grade level | ✕ | ✓ |
| Printable materials included | Sometimes | ✓ Every song |
| Kodály, Orff & Dalcroze aligned | Varies by book | ✓ |
| Time to find a song for a specific concept | 30–60 minutes | Under 5 minutes |
Questions
Try The Singing Classroom free for 7 days. Search the full library, watch any video, download any printable.