Getting dressed songs for toddlers and kids
Quick answer
Songs that walk through getting dressed: Super Simple Songs' "Put On Your Shoes" and "This Is The Way We Get Dressed", CoComelon's "Yes, Yes Let's Get Dressed", Little Baby Bum's "Ollie Gets Dressed All by Himself" and Mother Goose Club's "Putting On My Clothes". Use Repeat one so the song keeps going until the last sock is on.
Videos in this playlist
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Put On Your Shoes | Clothing and Routines Song for Kids | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 2
Put on Your Shoes | Featuring Tobee and the Super Simple Puppets! | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 3
Put On Your Shoes + More | Kids Songs Collection | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 4
Put On Your Boots | Kids Songs | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 5
This Is The Way We Get Dressed | + More Kids Songs | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 6
Put On Your Shoes | Get Ready for Preschool | Noodle & PalsNoodle & PalsPlay from here Loop - 7
Yes, Yes Let's Get Dressed Song! | Healthy Routines For Kids | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes 🍉Cocomelon - Healthy Habits and RoutinesPlay from here Loop - 8
Yes, Yes Let's Get Dressed for a Rainy Day! | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes | Healthy Habits and RoutinesCocomelon - Healthy Habits and RoutinesPlay from here Loop - 9
Ollie Gets Dressed All by Himself 👕 - Learn How To Get Dressed! | Musical Fun for Little OnesLittle Baby Bum Classics - Baby Nursery RhymesPlay from here Loop - 10
Getting Dressed Song 👕 Monkeys Get Ready to Play Outside | Fun Baby Songs | Classic Baby SongsLittle Baby Bum Classics - Baby Nursery RhymesPlay from here Loop - 11
Putting On My Clothes | Costume Dress Up Game | Mother Goose Club Phonics SongsMother Goose ClubPlay from here Loop - 12
I Can Do It - Get Ready With JJ and Daddy! | Healthy Habits for Kids | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes 🍉Cocomelon - Healthy Habits and RoutinesPlay from here Loop
How do songs help children learn to dress themselves?
Getting dressed has many small steps. A song that names each one, like shirt, pants, socks and shoes, gives a child a simple order to follow. Many children enjoy doing it "all by myself" when a song cheers them on.
How can I practise one step at a time?
Set an A–B loop on the verse about the step your child is learning, such as shoes or a coat, and replay it while they try. Save each verse on keys 1–9 to jump between steps, and slow to 0.75× if the song moves too quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Are there songs for dressing for the weather?
Yes. Super Simple Songs' "Put On Your Boots" is about outdoor clothes, and CoComelon has a song about getting dressed for a rainy day.
My child is slow to dress. Is that normal?
Every child learns dressing skills at their own pace, and buttons, zips and laces often come later. If you have concerns about your child's development, talk to their doctor or health visitor.