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.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "It's Great to Be Kind" Song | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "It's Great to Be Kind" Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  2. 2DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | "You Can Choose to Be Kind" Song | PBS KIDSDANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | "You Can Choose to Be Kind" Song | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  3. 3DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Daniel is Kind to Prince Tuesday and Baker Aker | PBS KIDSDANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Daniel is Kind to Prince Tuesday and Baker Aker | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  4. 4DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Think about What Others Need (Song) | PBS KIDSDANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Think about What Others Need (Song) | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  5. 5We Take Care of Each OtherWe Take Care of Each OtherDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood - TopicPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Friends Help Each Other, Yes They Do!Friends Help Each Other, Yes They Do!Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - TopicPlay from here Loop
  7. 7You Can Be a Big HelperYou Can Be a Big HelperDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood - TopicPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Sesame Street: Kindness | Elmo's WorldSesame Street: Kindness | Elmo's WorldSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Sesame Street: Elmo's Learning About Kindness!Sesame Street: Elmo's Learning About Kindness!Sesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Sesame Street: Elmo, Abby, and Cookie Monster Learn Kindness with Quinta BrunsonSesame Street: Elmo, Abby, and Cookie Monster Learn Kindness with Quinta BrunsonSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Lots of Ways to Be Kind with Julia and Elmo | AutismLots of Ways to Be Kind with Julia and Elmo | AutismSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Little Helpers, Big Helping | Community ServiceLittle Helpers, Big Helping | Community ServiceSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Helping at Home, Helping the Neighborhood | Community ServiceHelping at Home, Helping the Neighborhood | Community ServiceSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Building Community with Elmo and Friends! | 1 Hour Sesame Workshop CompilationBuilding Community with Elmo and Friends! | 1 Hour Sesame Workshop CompilationSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Show Kindness! | Jack HartmannShow Kindness! | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Be Nice Song - Best Tees | Songs for Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleBe Nice Song - Best Tees | Songs for Kids | Dance Along | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Learn to Give Kind Wishes With The Best Tees | Kind Thoughts | Meditation For Kids | GoNoodleLearn to Give Kind Wishes With The Best Tees | Kind Thoughts | Meditation For Kids | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Learn About Compassion | Guided Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleLearn About Compassion | Guided Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  19. 19The Kindness Song 🤝❤️ | Little Baby BumThe Kindness Song 🤝❤️ | Little Baby BumLittle Baby Bum - Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Kindness Song 💖Friend Song Collection | Little Baby BumKindness Song 💖Friend Song Collection | Little Baby BumLittle Baby Bum - Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Caring SongCaring SongHave Fun TeachingPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Be Kind to Animals (feat. Aprende Peque) 🎵Be Kind to Animals (feat. Aprende Peque) 🎵Blippi - Educational Videos for KidsPlay from here Loop
  23. 23You Can Do Your Part | Imagination Time | Community & Kindness Development For Kids!You Can Do Your Part | Imagination Time | Community & Kindness Development For Kids!Super Simple StorytimePlay from here Loop
  24. 24I’m a Little Teapot Song and Story - Being KindI’m a Little Teapot Song and Story - Being KindRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Carl the Collector | Say It With Kindness ♥️ | PBS KIDSCarl the Collector | Say It With Kindness ♥️ | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Dinosaur Train | Kindness Becomes A Chain Reaction | PBS KIDSDinosaur Train | Kindness Becomes A Chain Reaction | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  27. 27😸 ABCs Read-Along with the Author & Illustrator | K IS FOR KINDNESS | Brightly Storytime😸 ABCs Read-Along with the Author & Illustrator | K IS FOR KINDNESS | Brightly StorytimeBrightly StorytimePlay from here Loop
  28. 28How to Be Kind in Kindergarten - Read Aloud with Author D.J. Steinberg | Brightly Storytime TogetherHow to Be Kind in Kindergarten - Read Aloud with Author D.J. Steinberg | Brightly Storytime TogetherBrightly StorytimePlay from here Loop
  29. 29Something Warm | A Read-Aloud About Kindness, Sharing & Making FriendsSomething Warm | A Read-Aloud About Kindness, Sharing & Making FriendsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  30. 30'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' read by Hector Elizondo'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' read by Hector ElizondoStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  31. 31'The Three Questions' read by Meryl Streep'The Three Questions' read by Meryl StreepStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  32. 32'Maddi's Fridge' read by Jennifer Garner'Maddi's Fridge' read by Jennifer GarnerStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  33. 33Empathy at School with Daniel Tiger | Many Ways to Show You Care | PBS KIDS for ParentsEmpathy at School with Daniel Tiger | Many Ways to Show You Care | PBS KIDS for ParentsPBS KIDS for ParentsPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Many Ways to Show You Care ♥️: Anabella’s Story | PBS KIDS for ParentsMany Ways to Show You Care ♥️: Anabella’s Story | PBS KIDS for ParentsPBS KIDS for ParentsPlay from here Loop
  35. 35Building Empathy and Friendships | Carl the Collector | PBS KIDS for ParentsBuilding 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.