Silly Songs for Kids

Silliest Songs for Children

1. Shake My Sillies Out - Raffi 2. I'm My Own Grandpa - Atkins, Chet 3. Be Kind to Your Web Footed Friends 4. Three Little Fishies - Duvall, Shelley 5. Ain't No Sin 6. Beans and Corn Bread - Mahal, Taj 7. Tiny Tim 8. On Top of Spaghetti - Richard, Little 9. A Peanut on the Railroad Truck 10. My Name Is Cheech, the School Bus Driver - Marin, Cheech 11. Heck, I'd Go! - Maldaur, Maria 12. Ain't We Crazy - Persuasions 13. The Riddle Song - Ives, Burl 14. Be Kind to Your Wed Footed Friends 15. They All Asked for You - Zydeco, Buckwheat 16. John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt 17. There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea! - Kaye, Danny 18. Apples and Bananas 19. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious - Andrews, Julie 20. Be Kind to Your Web Footed Friends

Children have a natural affinity for silly songs because they tap into a child's love for fun, laughter, and imagination. The catchy tunes and repetitive lyrics make them easy to sing along to, while the often nonsensical content encourages creativity and playfulness. Silly songs can include exaggerated sounds, playful words, and funny scenarios that children find amusing and captivating. These songs also often involve bodily movement like clapping, stomping, or dancing, which appeals to a child's need for physical activity and engagement. Moreover, the silliness often found in these songs allows kids to explore language and sounds in a fun way, enhancing their linguistic and cognitive skills. The joyful and liberating experience that silly songs provide makes them a beloved part of childhood.