Five songs that cover a day
- Arrival: shoes off, bag on the peg, wave goodbye at the window.
- Hand washing and snack: wash, sit at the table, wait for everyone. See the hand washing song.
- Tidy up: toys back in their boxes before going out or eating.
- Nap or quiet time: a calm song with the lullaby style, the same every day.
- Home time: coats, bags, "see you tomorrow".
Songs for a mixed-age group
In a home setting you may have a baby, two toddlers and a school child after school. Write for the youngest who will join in: choose the toddler age band for short lines, lots of repetition and simple actions such as clap, stomp and wave. Older children can be given a job in the song, like leading the actions or holding the "tidy up" sign. A baby will enjoy the rhythm and your face more than the words, which is fine.
What to write in the details
Use the words you and the children already use. If the nap room is "the cosy room", say so. If the children call snack "fruit time", say so. Name the steps in order and add one action per step. Keep the setting's address, surname, town and any child's surname out; we leave those out of every song anyway. A nickname for your group, like "the Acorns", works well in a chorus.
Helping routines carry over to home
Some families ask what you sing at nap or tidy time so they can use it at home. Each song has a private page with a player that you can send to families. A routine that sounds the same at home and at the setting can make the change between the two easier for a young child. Ask before you share, and keep personalized songs for one child to that child's family only.
It also helps at handover: if a parent knows the nap song, they can hum it on a hard morning drop-off, and the child hears something familiar from both of you. Keep the same words in both places; a new verse at home can confuse a toddler who knows the setting's version.
How it works and what it costs
Choose "For children to listen to" with the transition topic, or another topic such as hand washing. About a minute after payment you read the lyrics: change any word, or ask for up to 3 fresh drafts. An AI music model sings it in about 2 to 4 minutes, as a song of about two minutes, in a warm adult female or male voice. Make up to 3 versions and keep your favorite as an MP3 for your phone or speaker. One price per song is shown on the page; packs of 5 and 20 bring the price per song down, are paid once with no subscription, and never expire. See pricing.
Example lyrics
Made with Still Morning for a made-up class, from these details: "A nap time song for our home daycare group, the Acorns, ages 1 to 3. Steps: shoes off, find your blanket, lie down in the cosy room, cuddle your toy, close your eyes. Very slow and soft, lots of repetition, ends quietly with sleepy breathing.". Lyrics as the writer drafted them, before any edits.
[Verse 1] Shoes off, one and two Place them by the wall Find your blanket, soft and blue Hold it nice and tall [Chorus] Time to rest, time to rest In the cosy room Time to rest, time to rest Quiet as the moon [Verse 2] Cuddle your toy, hold it near Lie down on your mat Close your eyes, the room is clear Soft as a sleeping cat [Chorus] Time to rest, time to rest In the cosy room Time to rest, time to rest Quiet as the moon [Bridge] Breathe in slow, breathe out slow Let your body go [Chorus] Time to rest, time to rest In the cosy room Time to rest, time to rest Quiet as the moon
What it cannot do
A song supports a routine; it does not settle every child on every day, and a child who is unwell or upset needs you more than a recording. We do not make children's voices, and each song is about two minutes, not a long sleep track. If you want an hour of quiet background music for nap time, a sleep music playlist suits that better.
Questions parents ask
Is a pack of 5 enough for a childminder?
For the main routines, usually yes. If you also want birthday songs for each child, a pack of 20 brings the price per song down further. Packs never expire.
Can I use the songs with the children I look after?
Yes. Use in a nursery, daycare or childminding setting is covered.
Can I make a song with one child's name for settling in?
Yes. A song about a new child's first day, with their name and the things they will do with you, can help with settling in. Use the first name only.
Can I play the songs in the car or on walks?
Yes. The MP3 plays on any phone or speaker.
Can I make a song in a family's home language?
Songs can be sung in English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese or Italian.
Updated 2026-10-17. Made with AI. The words come from an AI writer working from your details, and you approve them. The music and the voice come from an AI music model (not a human singer).