Kindness songs and stories for preschoolers
Quick answer
These videos show small, everyday ways to be kind: Daniel Tiger's "It's Great to Be Kind" song, Elmo's World on kindness, Jack Hartmann's "Show Kindness!" and read-alouds like "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch". Use Repeat one for the song your child asks for again, or Play all on repeat for circle time. The last three clips are for grown-ups.
Videos in this playlist
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "It's Great to Be Kind" Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 2
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | "You Can Choose to Be Kind" Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 3
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Daniel is Kind to Prince Tuesday and Baker Aker | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 4
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Think about What Others Need (Song) | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 5
We Take Care of Each OtherDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood - TopicPlay from here Loop - 6
Friends Help Each Other, Yes They Do!Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - TopicPlay from here Loop - 7
You Can Be a Big HelperDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood - TopicPlay from here Loop - 8
Sesame Street: Kindness | Elmo's WorldSesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 9
Sesame Street: Elmo's Learning About Kindness!Sesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 10
Sesame Street: Elmo, Abby, and Cookie Monster Learn Kindness with Quinta BrunsonSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop - 11
Lots of Ways to Be Kind with Julia and Elmo | AutismSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop - 12
Little Helpers, Big Helping | Community ServiceSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop - 13
Helping at Home, Helping the Neighborhood | Community ServiceSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop - 14
Building Community with Elmo and Friends! | 1 Hour Sesame Workshop CompilationSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop - 15
Show Kindness! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 16
Be Nice Song - Best Tees | Songs for Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 17
Learn to Give Kind Wishes With The Best Tees | Kind Thoughts | Meditation For Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 18
Learn About Compassion | Guided Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop - 19
The Kindness Song 🤝❤️ | Little Baby BumLittle Baby Bum - Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 20
Kindness Song 💖Friend Song Collection | Little Baby BumLittle Baby Bum - Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 21
Caring SongHave Fun TeachingPlay from here Loop - 22
Be Kind to Animals (feat. Aprende Peque) 🎵Blippi - Educational Videos for KidsPlay from here Loop - 23
You Can Do Your Part | Imagination Time | Community & Kindness Development For Kids!Super Simple StorytimePlay from here Loop - 24
I’m a Little Teapot Song and Story - Being KindRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop - 25
Carl the Collector | Say It With Kindness ♥️ | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 26
Dinosaur Train | Kindness Becomes A Chain Reaction | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 27
😸 ABCs Read-Along with the Author & Illustrator | K IS FOR KINDNESS | Brightly StorytimeBrightly StorytimePlay from here Loop - 28
How to Be Kind in Kindergarten - Read Aloud with Author D.J. Steinberg | Brightly Storytime TogetherBrightly StorytimePlay from here Loop - 29
Something Warm | A Read-Aloud About Kindness, Sharing & Making FriendsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop - 30
'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' read by Hector ElizondoStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop - 31
'The Three Questions' read by Meryl StreepStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop - 32
'Maddi's Fridge' read by Jennifer GarnerStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop - 33
Empathy at School with Daniel Tiger | Many Ways to Show You Care | PBS KIDS for ParentsPBS KIDS for ParentsPlay from here Loop - 34
Many Ways to Show You Care ♥️: Anabella’s Story | PBS KIDS for ParentsPBS KIDS for ParentsPlay from here Loop - 35
Building Empathy and Friendships | Carl the Collector | PBS KIDS for ParentsPBS KIDS for ParentsPlay from here Loop
How can songs help preschoolers learn to be kind?
Short, catchy songs give children words they can use in the moment, like Daniel Tiger's "Think about what others need." Singing the line together during play makes it easier to remember when a friend is sad or needs help. Noticing and naming kind acts, however small, helps too.
How can RepeatWatch help with a kindness song?
Turn on Repeat one for the song your child loves, or drag A and B around the verse with the strategy so it plays again and again. Set Stop after to a few loops or use the sleep timer to keep screen time short, and watch together when you can.
Frequently asked questions
What age are these kindness videos for?
Most suit preschool and kindergarten (ages 3–6). Read-alouds such as "The Three Questions" and "Maddi's Fridge" also work well in early grade school, and every child takes in these ideas at their own pace.
Which videos are for parents?
The last three clips, from PBS KIDS for Parents, are for grown-ups. They show how families and teachers talk with young children about empathy and caring, with ideas you can try at home.