You Are My Sunshine

Ages 2–5

Channel info

Channel: The Kiboomers

Accent: American

Why we picked it: Small studio focused on movement/action songs for early-years classrooms.

Tip: watch it through once together before trying the activity below.

Sing along

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away

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. Which of these describes a sunny day?

Bright Dark Cold

That's right! Sunny days are bright!Not quite — try again!

2. What's a nice thing to say to someone you love?

I love you Go away I'm busy

That's right! I love you!Not quite — try again!

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Great job!

BACK TO SONGS

Did you know? This is a well-known American song written in 1939 — it's one of the most recorded songs in American music history, covered by hundreds of artists.

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