Why we picked it: Run by Matt, a single ESL educator since 2008 — directly relevant to first-routines vocabulary.
Tip: watch it through once together before trying the activity below.
About this song
This song walks through a child's typical day — waking up, eating breakfast, going to school, and going to bed. Great for learning daily routine vocabulary.
NOW TRY THIS
This one's an original song, so the exact words can vary a little by performance — watch it above, then try this quick quiz about what it teaches.
Not reading yet? Read the choices out loud and let your child point — you tap it for them.
Reading on their own? Let them try it solo.
1. What do you do first thing in the morning?
That's right! You wake up in the morning!Not quite — try again!
2. What do you do at the end of the day?
That's right! You go to bed at night!Not quite — try again!
Did you know?
Daily routine songs like this one are a favourite tool of ESL teachers because they teach vocabulary kids can use the very same day, at home.