Respect for kids: grades 1–2 videos and songs

Quick answer

Respect videos for children ages 6 to 8, starting with ClassDojo's three-part Respect series, Sesame Street's "Respect" Word on the Street and the PBS KIDS "Together We Can" clips on listening and disagreeing kindly. Use Play all on repeat for a classroom block, or Repeat one for the respect song your child wants again.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Respect (1 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kidsRespect (1 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kidsClassDojoPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Respect (2 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kidsRespect (2 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kidsClassDojoPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Respect (3 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kidsRespect (3 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kidsClassDojoPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Sesame Street: Respect | Word on the StreetSesame Street: Respect | Word on the StreetSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Respect Song (Classroom Mix Version)Respect Song (Classroom Mix Version)Have Fun TeachingPlay from here Loop
  6. 6ALL ABOUT RESPECT!  (song for kids about showing respect)ALL ABOUT RESPECT! (song for kids about showing respect)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Together We Can | Why it's Important to Listen to Each Other | PBS KIDSTogether We Can | Why it's Important to Listen to Each Other | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Together We Can | Sometimes it’s OK to Disagree | PBS KIDSTogether We Can | Sometimes it’s OK to Disagree | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Together We Can | What Does It Mean to Collaborate and Cooperate? | PBS KIDSTogether We Can | What Does It Mean to Collaborate and Cooperate? | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Together We Can | Understanding What An Upstander Is? | PBS KIDSTogether We Can | Understanding What An Upstander Is? | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "Things Are Fair" SONG | PBS KIDSDaniel Tiger's Neighborhood | "Things Are Fair" SONG | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  12. 12What Is Justice? | Conversations with Children About Being Fair | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsWhat Is Justice? | Conversations with Children About Being Fair | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Sesame Street: Courteous (Word on the Street Podcast)Sesame Street: Courteous (Word on the Street Podcast)Sesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  14. 14The Courtesy Words Song | Learning Polite Words in English | Scratch GardenThe Courtesy Words Song | Learning Polite Words in English | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Please & Thank You Song - Teach Good Manners with THE KIBOOMERSPlease & Thank You Song - Teach Good Manners with THE KIBOOMERSThe Kiboomers - Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Mindful Monsters: Whole-Body Listening with Elmo | Social Emotional SkillsMindful Monsters: Whole-Body Listening with Elmo | Social Emotional SkillsSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Too Many Cooks | Learning to Share Roles with Elmo, Abby, and Rosita | Emotional Well-beingToo Many Cooks | Learning to Share Roles with Elmo, Abby, and Rosita | Emotional Well-beingSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend | Tamir on the Street #3Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend | Tamir on the Street #3Sesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  19. 19GETTING ALONG for Kids 😉 Respect, Kindness, Conflict Resolution and Responsibility 🤗GETTING ALONG for Kids 😉 Respect, Kindness, Conflict Resolution and Responsibility 🤗Smile and Learn - EnglishPlay from here Loop
  20. 20'Library Lion' read by Mindy Sterling'Library Lion' read by Mindy SterlingStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  21. 21'No More Noisy Nights' read by Tony Hale'No More Noisy Nights' read by Tony HaleStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop

What does respect mean to a young child?

For children in grades 1–2 (ages 6–8), respect usually means listening when someone talks, using kind words, taking care of other people's things and treating everyone fairly, even when you disagree. Short songs and stories make those ideas easier to picture and remember.

How can I use these videos in class or at home?

Watch one short clip, then talk about it: what did the character do that was respectful? An A–B loop can replay a single example, and the Storyline Online read-alouds at the end of the list work well for a calm story time.

Frequently asked questions

Can I loop the chorus of a respect song?

Yes. Set A at the start of the chorus and B at the end, and RepeatWatch replays just that part, which helps children learn the words. Slow it to 0.75× if the lyrics feel fast.

How do I keep screen time short?

Open one video and set Stop after to end it after one or two plays, or start the sleep timer before pressing Play all. Watching together and talking afterwards helps the message stick.