Learning to take turns and share is difficult for almost all young children. Montessori education has helpful ideas about taking turns and sharing. Songs can also help. While parents vary in their philosophy of sharing, there are many free songs and rhymes about taking turns and sharing that can make both parents’ and teachers’ work easier.
I like the idea of teaching children to take turns and encouraging (but not requiring) children to share. Typically, sharing will come naturally as children mature. Many of these catchy songs will give a simple way to encourage both taking turns and, when the child is ready, sharing.
Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs – Videos
“The Sharing Song” by Raffi from Singable Songs for the Very Young
“You Can Take a Turn, Then I’ll Get it Back!” | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
“Taking Turns” – Coles Whalen from Songs for Sensational Kids, Vol. 2: I’m Ok, Ole
“Taking Turns” – Leeny and Tamara from Share! – The Best Foot Forward (Children’s Music Series from Recess Music)
“Taking Turns” – Best Coast from PBS KIDS Rocks
“Taking Turns Song” with Sign Language – Sara Bingham
Sesame Street – “Taking Turns”
“Taking Turns”- Faith Hill & Tim McGraw on Sesame Street
Sesame Street – “Sharing Song”
Sesame Street – “Share” (version 2)
“Sharing” | Little Mandy Manners
“Sharing Song” Original Song by LittleBabyBum
Barney – “Taking Turn Song”
Barney – “Share Your Stuff”
“The Sharing Song” – The Ghost Script
“Let’s Share” – The Sing Sings
“The More We Get Together” – The Learning Station
Jack Johnson – “The Sharing Song”(lyrics)
“I Take Turns: Teaching Children the importance of Taking Turns” – Affies4Kids
“I Am Good At Sharing: Teaching children the importance of Sharing” – Affies4Kids
“Wait Your Turn” – Yo Gabba Gabba
“The Sharing Song” (Christian song) with actions – LilXtremeFamilies
Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes with Lyrics
“You Can Take a Turn and Then I’ll Get It Back” lyrics
“Taking Turns” Song Lyrics and Sound Clip by Alan Riva and Karin Howard
More Ideas on Taking Turns and Sharing
Montessori Information and Lessons about “How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers to Take Turns and Work Together”
The Best Children’s Books about Taking Turns and Sharing
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- Free Bucket-Filling Videos for Character Education
- Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Cooperation Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Courage Songs {Character Education Resources} – Courage is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Curiosity Songs {Character Education Resources}
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- Free Disaster Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Equality and Fairness Songs {Character Education Resources} – Equality is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education} – Excellence is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Friendship is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Gratitude Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Growth Mindset Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
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- Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
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- The Best Kids’ Songs for the Holidays {Traditional Holiday Songs + Character Education Songs}
- Free Honesty Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Educational and Song Videos about Honor
- Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources} – Inspiration is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Leadership Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Make a Difference Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Manners Songs for Home or Classroom
- Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids
- Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}
- Free Songs about Obeying the Rules {Character Education Resources}
- Free Orderliness Songs and Activities {Character Education Resources}
- Free Patience Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
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- Free Relaxing Music for Studying and Concentration for Kids
- Free Relaxing Ocean Images, Sounds, and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}
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- Free Responsibility Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Self-Control Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
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- Free Songs about Virtues {with Character Education Themes and Unit Studies}
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- Educational Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays Pinterest Board
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- Fun with Handwashing + Handwashing Song by a 2 Year Old
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- Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
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- Free Spanish Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
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Free Unit Study Songs and Educational Videos – in alphabetical order by words in bold
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Free Seasonal and Holiday Songs – in order by time of year, starting with back to school in August or early September
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- Free Grandparent Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
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I love these little song round ups. Now to remember to play them for my kids!
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Thanks so much, Hil! I love music and have lots of fun with these. 🙂 Deb