I’ve been creating music for children throughout my teaching career. These songs have been loved by hundreds of students each year. After adding my students’ ideas, they were recorded on these two albums. I’m grateful to my arrangers, especially Andre DiMuzio, for recordings that enhance my ideas. Did you know that Andre was one of my kindergarten students and now he’s become a fabulous musician?
As you scroll, you’ll find audio playlists, videos, and links to my favorite songs. I’ve been inspired by fabulous children’s artists!
Jump Jump Everyone is available at iTunes and Amazon Music. This is now available on numerous streaming sources, too.
Kathy Kampa’s Special Days and Holidays is available at iTunes and Amazon Music. This also includes my famous Skeleton Dance as a bonus track! This is now available on numerous streaming sources, too.
What are people saying about my music?
Your songs are the best! Teacher VLG
“My Shonan Shirayuri KG Gakuen students love the Valentine song. I was surprised that they sang their hearts out. It was lovely to watch them. I’ve been using your CDs Ma’am for two years already. My kids at work love it so much. The songs are the best. I can’t thank you enough, Ma’am.”
My students LOVE this song (Skeleton Dance)! by Teacher Sara
I’m an ESL/EFL teacher in Asia, and every student I have taught Skeleton Dance to LOVES it! From two-year olds in Tokyo to 12-year-olds in Burma. There are now entire villages singing, “Cha, cha, cha, cha, Cha, cha, cha, cha” and giggling. This song is easy for kids to learn, but teaches such useful language. It’s easy to add in additional parts of the body. It’s a great way to get the wiggles out if kids are extra energetic. Easy to use with groups large and small. Thanks, Kathleen, for making such a fun and educational song.
Good fun! by alaskalynda
The connection between music and movement and its effect on education is indisputable. When kids have fun, they learn. My students start talking about Halloween by August. This Skeleton Dance (along with additional Halloween songs) is great for young classrooms of any size, getting wiggles and giggles out while reinforcing vocabulary and music skills (rhythm and pitch). Case in point: the Hokey Pokey is still popular after 70+ years–simple IS good!) Have fun. We are.
Follow me on Spotify and check out the playlists that I’ve created with my favorite music for kids. You’ll find playlists for: Music and Movement, Brain Break, Christmas& New Year’s, Valentine’s Day & Friendship, Classroom Management, Rainy Days, Peace, and Fun Fingerplays.
Music and Movement for Kids
For young learners–toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary students–music and movement are an essential part of learning. They provide an active way for students to engage in learning. Students build gross motor (locomotor/ axiel movements) and fine motor skills. They develop language skills. Songs stick in their heads and in their muscles. Music and movement bring joy to the classroom.
Brain Break Songs for Kids
Brain Break songs help students after a period of sitting activities. I like to use both active movement songs and calming music to provide a “brain break” or movement break for my students.
Christmas and New Year Songs for Kids To Dance To
There are so many fun Christmas and New Year songs for kids to dance to. From my years teaching toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten, and lower elementary students, I’ve chosen some of my favorite songs for this holiday and winter season. Which are your favorites?
Songs for Kids for Valentine’s Day and Friendship
Celebrate the joy of Valentine’s Day while building social skills in your classroom. This playlist includes songs for Valentine’s Day and songs about friendship. You’ll find songs to add movement to your class activities, too.
Classroom Management Songs for Kids
Use these classroom management songs to help your students move from one activity to the next. Songs and chants can create seamless transitions and build in additional skills at the same time. Celebrate the joy of learning!
The Best Rainy Day Songs for Kids
Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, having some great rainy day songs ready is a must. Celebrate the rain with these fun children’s songs!
Teaching Peace Songs for Kids
Try out these songs to teach children about peace. We can make a difference in the world by helping our young learners learn to be peacemakers. You can use many of these songs while students are working quietly or to start off your day.
Fun Fingerplays for Little Ones
Very young learners love fingerplays! It’s a wonderful way to build relationships with someone who cares for a young child. In addition, fingerplays build fine motor skills. Many fingerplays are derived from our cultural traditions and are often referenced in literature. They support language learning. I love the way fingerplays nurture children’s imaginations!
Let’s Move! Videos
Check out my videos and learn some simple dance movements to go with my songs! Of course, you can create your own ideas and nurture your students’ creativity.
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The first video I’d like to share is Skeleton Dance, a song I wrote for my young learners. It’s a lively song that children love to dance to, and it teaches body parts and directional words. It’s perfect for any time of the year, including Halloween! This song is available on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Here’s a video for Trick or Treat. Children can easily follow this version.
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