Learning the months of the year can be a foundational step in a child’s education, yet it can sometimes feel like a rote memorization task. What if we could transform this learning process into an engaging and joyful experience? Using songs is a fantastic way to help children remember the months in order and make learning fun. This collection of Months Of The Year Songs utilizes familiar tunes to create catchy and memorable lyrics for each month.
Months of the Year Songs: Lyrics and Tunes
Here are some delightful songs for months designed to make learning the months of the year an enjoyable activity for children. Each song is set to a well-known tune, making them easy to learn and sing along to.
January Song (Tune: Alouette)
January, we love January.
January, first month of the year.
J-A-N-U-A-R-Y!
J-A-N-U-A-R-Y!
January, January,
Ohh-hhhh-hhhh-hhh,
January, we love January,
January, first month of the year.
February Song (Tune: Row, Row, Row Your Boat)
F-E-BRU-A-R-Y, February, February,
Spell it now with me:
F-E-B-R-U-A-R-Y (shouting)
March Song (Tune: Old MacDonald)
In the spring there is a month, M-A-R-C-H.
And in that month we have some fun, M-A-R-C-H.
With a shamrock here…
And a leprechaun there…
Here a pinch, there a pinch,
Everywhere a pinch, pinch
In the spring there is a month, M-A-R-C-H.
April Song (Tune: The More We Get Together)
Oh, A-P-R-I-L, It’s April, it’s April,
Oh, A-P-R-I-L, It’s April, my friends.
When green leaves are showing,
And flowers are growing.
Oh, A-P-R-I-L, It’s April, my friends!
May Song (Tune: She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain)
M-A-Y spells May, can’t you see?
M-A-Y spells May, can it be?
M-A-Y spells May,
We can spell it everyday,
M-A-Y spells May, yes sirree!
June Song (Tune: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep)
J-U-N-E, that spells June.
J-U-N-E, School’s over soon!
July Song
(Original article does not include a song for July. Consider adapting a tune or creating a new month song for kids for July!)
August Song (Tune: Bingo)
The month of August is so hot
We love the sunny weather.
A-U-G-U-S-T
A-U-G-U-S-T
A-U-G-U-S-T
Let’s sing this song together.
September Song (Tune: If You’re Happy & You Know It)
SEP-TEM-BER
SEP-TEM-BER
If you love the sunny weather,
Then, let’s spell it all together…
SEP-TEM-BER!
October Song (Tune: Clementine)
Spell October,
Spell October,
Spell October now with me.
OCT-O-BER,
OCT-O-BER!
November Song (Tune: I’m A Little Teapot)
NOVEM-BER
That spells November the 11th month.
NOVEM-BER
Won’t you spell it now just once?
N-O-V-E-M-B-E-R! (shouting)
December Song (Tune: Rock-A-Bye Baby)
DECE-M-B-ER
DECE-M-B-ER
DECE-M-B-ER
DECE-M-B-ER
Incorporating these monthly songs into your teaching toolkit or home learning activities can make a significant difference. Learning months song becomes an interactive and memorable experience, helping children to not only memorize the names but also associate them with the order of the year. These simple songs for months are a perfect resource for educators and parents alike seeking fun and effective ways to teach the months of the year.
