Choose the role that best matches how you sing with children
Click on the person that best describes you to read their story and how they use the resources on this website.
Parents
Nancy's example described a new parent who wanted to sing but had forgotten the songs from childhood. The site helped recover familiar tunes, build a bedtime CD, and connect those songs with picture books like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
Grandparents
Grandparents are a natural fit here because familiar songs travel so well across generations. Listening first, recording your own version, and pairing songs with books or little kits all help keep the connection alive.
Librarians
Librarians can reinforce songs visibly: sing from the song library, post the matching poster, use books that sing during story time, and let outreach plans grow from what families respond to. Nancy's example focused on using the website to train story-time parents, build book displays around traditional songs, make felt pieces, and connect library story times to take-home singing.
Teachers & Care Providers
Classrooms can download songs across the year, post matching posters for families, use activity pages in other learning areas, and regularly choose books that sing during circle time. Nancy's example described a teacher who used the site as a planning shortcut: songs for the season, books connected to those songs, posters on the door for parents, and small literacy notes sent home in newsletters.
Organizations
For non-profits and early-learning organizations serving families who may not have easy access to music, books, or literacy resources. The site is a free tool they can print, share, and adapt. Nancy's example described a low-income community using printed early-literacy handouts, downloaded songs, family nights built around printable books, and the songs as support for ESL families too.
Parks & Rec
Parks and rec are a natural fit because public spaces make it easy to turn songs into community rituals: scavenger hunts, sing-alongs, parades, seasonal events, and simple movement activities.