Patience and waiting songs for preschoolers
Quick answer
Waiting is hard for little ones, and these videos give them something to do while they wait: Daniel Tiger's "When You Wait, You Can Play, Sing, or Imagine Anything!", Cookie Monster's "Me Want It (But Me Wait)", The Kiboomers' "Wait Your Turn" and the Count's 10-Second Hum. Use Repeat one for the waiting song your child likes best.
Videos in this playlist
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When You Wait, You Can Play, Sing, or Imagine Anything!Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - TopicPlay from here Loop - 2
The Waiting SongDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood - TopicPlay from here Loop - 3
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | Are We There Yet? | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 4
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD | We Can Take Turns | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 5
Sesame Street: Me Want It (But Me Wait)Sesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 6
Wait Your Turn Tooty Ta Song - THE KIBOOMERS Preschool Songs for Circle TimeThe Kiboomers - Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop - 7
Wait Your Turn | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsCocomelon - Nursery RhymesPlay from here Loop - 8
The Count’s 10-Second Hum | Emotional Well-BeingSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop - 9
Mindful Monsters: Bubble Breathing with Abby Cadabby | Social Emotional SkillsSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop - 10
Patience, Perseverance, and Mindfulness | What's a Duck to Do? | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop - 11
'Just SNOW Already!' read by Julianna MarguliesStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop - 12
Waiting for the Biblioburro - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly StorytimeBrightly StorytimePlay from here Loop
How can I help a preschooler wait?
Many young children wait better when they have a plan, like Daniel Tiger singing, playing or imagining while time passes. Breathing tricks such as Abby's bubble breathing, short countdowns and naming what comes next can make the wait feel shorter.
How can RepeatWatch help while waiting?
Loop just the chorus of a waiting song with an A–B loop and sing it in the car or a queue. Stop after ends playback after a set number of loops, so a short song fills a short wait without turning into a long screen session.
Frequently asked questions
What age are these patience videos for?
Most suit toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6). The read-alouds "Just SNOW Already!" and "Waiting for the Biblioburro" also suit children in the early grades of school.
Why are there breathing videos in a patience playlist?
Waiting often brings frustration. The short Sesame Street breathing and humming clips give children a calm thing to do with their body while they wait, which many families find helps.